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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access
Risk & Compliance

Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Software-as-a-Service

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
Physical Security

Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres

Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
Biometrics

Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards
Unified Communications

Ecommpay named finalist in two categories at London FinTech awards

Ecommpay has been shortlisted in two categories at the FinTech Awards London, recognising its innovation and collaboration with The Money Platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship
Physical Security

Genetec & Western Sydney University launch five-year internship

Genetec partners with Western Sydney University to launch a five-year internship scheme offering semester-long placements to tech students starting March 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
Digital Transformation

Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output

Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama
Artificial Intelligence

Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama

Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures
Fintech

Fintech leaders urge action on reform to ease cost pressures

Over 100 fintech leaders urge Australian parties to end policy inertia and finalise reforms aimed at easing cost of living pressures and boosting the sector.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth
Digital Entertainment

YouTube at 20: Canadian creators reflect on culture & growth

YouTube celebrates 20 years, with Canadian creators contributing CAD $1.8 billion to GDP and inspiring a global audience through diverse content and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
Digital Transformation

Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia
Edge Computing

BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia

BDx's 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia is the first in the country to win NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification, boosting AI infrastructure at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Fintech

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
Digital Transformation

UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener

Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling
Human Capital Management

General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling

General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025