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AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage
Energy sector

AI uptake accelerates in APAC as ANZ firms face skills shortage

AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand surges, with 21% noting gains despite a skills shortage delaying digital transformation and product development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises
Energy sector

Celona unveils AerFlex to simplify private 5G for enterprises

Celona launches AerFlex, a cloud-managed private 5G solution designed to simplify deployment and management for enterprises embracing AI and automation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists
Energy sector

DDoS attacks surge 364% in APAC, driven by AI & hacktivists

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry
Energy sector

Emerging cyber threats for 2025 target healthcare & industry

Emerging cyber threats in 2025, including AI-driven attacks and ransomware, target healthcare and industry, with breach costs soaring to USD $5.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Fuse Energy expands into domestic gas after $10m funding
Energy sector

Fuse Energy expands into domestic gas after $10m funding

Fuse Energy, serving 50,000 UK homes, expands into domestic gas after securing $10m in funding to cut bills and boost green energy growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management
Energy sector

ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management

ABS Consulting and Ultimo join forces to enhance enterprise asset management with cloud technology, boosting efficiency and safety for industrial clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks
Energy sector

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils OmniVista Terra for secure networks

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches OmniVista Terra, an AI-driven on-premises network management system for industries needing local data control and security.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Data Squared & Neo4j partner to deliver traceable AI systems
Energy sector

Data Squared & Neo4j partner to deliver traceable AI systems

Data Squared partners with Neo4j to deliver AI systems with 99% accuracy, ensuring verifiable, transparent results for government and private sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia
Energy sector

Orro launches Private LTE for secure industrial connectivity in Australia

Orro launches Private LTE in Australia, combining portable edge data centres with SD-WAN and SASE for secure, low-latency industrial connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency
Energy sector

Exclusive: Docusign's new AI platform to slash trillions lost in contract inefficiency

DocuSign launches AI-powered contract management to tackle AUD $3 trillion yearly losses from inefficient agreement workflows globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises
Energy sector

Cohere's "North" expands secure AI agents for enterprises

North expands its secure AI platform, enabling enterprises to deploy customisable AI agents for enhanced productivity and data privacy.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist
Energy sector

Hadean Energy's hydrogen tech named global New Energy finalist

Sydney startup Hadean Energy's hydrogen technology, cutting energy use by 30%, is named global finalist in the Shell-backed New Energy Challenge 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks
Energy sector

BAI Communications to acquire Titan ICT to boost mining networks

BAI Communications will acquire Titan ICT to enhance private mobile networks for mining and energy sectors, boosting connectivity and automation capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Endava opens Perth office to boost AI support for WA industries
Energy sector

Endava opens Perth office to boost AI support for WA industries

Endava has opened a new Perth office to support Western Australia's energy, mining, and infrastructure sectors with AI and digital transformation services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches
Energy sector

All top 100 Singapore firms hit by third-party cyber breaches

All top 100 Singapore firms faced at least one third-party cyber breach last year, revealing widespread supply chain vulnerabilities despite strong internal defences.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition
Energy sector

Orange Cyberdefense boosts Swiss presence with ensec acquisition

Orange Cyberdefense enhances its Swiss footprint with the acquisition of ensec, adding 40 experts to strengthen cybersecurity services across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks
Energy sector

Trustwave launches OT security portfolio with Nozomi Networks

Trustwave and Nozomi Networks team up to launch a new OT security portfolio, boosting defence of critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure
Energy sector

Nation-state cyberattacks expose weaknesses in vital infrastructure

Nation-state cyberattacks increasingly target vital infrastructure sectors, exposing weaknesses and urging urgent improvements in cybersecurity resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025