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Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Data Analytics

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities

Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Human Capital Management

Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager
EduTech

Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth

SAP has appointed Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen as Executive General Managers in Australia and New Zealand to boost public sector engagement and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement
Digital Transformation

Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement

The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
EduTech

UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use

The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions

Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal
Data Protection

Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal

Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier
Supply Chain

Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025
AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions
Digital Transformation

AI integration in UK civil service garners expert reactions

Experts respond positively to the UK Government's move to integrate artificial intelligence into the civil service, highlighting the need for effective governance and quality data.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025
UK among top European nations for digital accessibility
Public Sector

UK among top European nations for digital accessibility

A new study by Nexer Digital ranks the UK among Europe's leaders in digital accessibility, highlighting the need for continued progress ahead of the 2025 deadline.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries
Unified Communications

Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries

A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Physical Security

Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners

Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Public Sector stories

Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme
Data Analytics

Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme

Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies
Storage

Wasabi reaches FedRAMP Ready for cloud storage, targets US agencies

Wasabi Technologies' GovCloud has achieved FedRAMP Ready status, bringing secure, cost-effective cloud storage closer to US federal agencies.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost
EduTech

LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost

The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform
Smart Cities

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to enhance spatial platform

Hadean partners with Google Cloud to integrate AI models into its spatial computing platform, enhancing virtual simulations for disaster preparedness and urban planning.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025