Category: Global IT News

Netherlands-based fibre infrastructure and telco services provider, Eurofiber, and Bright Access, a Dutch provider of business fibre connectivity, specifically targeting business parks, are expanding their partnership.

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APJ-based hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, has closed a A$16 billion refinancing, covering key greenfield and operational assets across Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

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APJ-based hyperscale data centre specialist, AirTrunk, has closed a A$16 billion refinancing, covering key greenfield and operational assets across Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore.

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Veteran IT executive brings over 30 years of experience leading digital transformations, integrating acquisitions and streamlining business operations COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management (HRM), today announced it has hired experienced IT executive Joel Kemmerer as the new chief information officer (CIO) to help lead critical digital transformation…

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Veteran IT executive brings over 30 years of experience leading digital transformations, integrating acquisitions and streamlining business operations COMPANY NEWS: KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management (HRM), today announced it has hired experienced IT executive Joel Kemmerer as the new chief information officer (CIO) to help lead critical digital transformation…

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An industry-first solution that combines application intelligence with systematic governance, enabling organisations to scale from dozens to hundreds of governed applications GUEST OPINION:: SailPoint, Inc.  (Nasdaq: SAIL ), a leader in enterprise identity security, today unveiled SailPoint Accelerated Application Management, a breakthrough solution that redefines how enterprises discover, govern, and secure applications at scale. While most…

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An industry-first solution that combines application intelligence with systematic governance, enabling organisations to scale from dozens to hundreds of governed applications GUEST OPINION:: SailPoint, Inc.  (Nasdaq: SAIL ), a leader in enterprise identity security, today unveiled SailPoint Accelerated Application Management, a breakthrough solution that redefines how enterprises discover, govern, and secure applications at scale. While most…

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By integrating directly with the most popular generative AI tools, Cloudflare is helping businesses use AI with security COMPANY NEWS: Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company has become the first Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to integrate with all three of the leading generative AI tools – ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude by Anthropic…

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By integrating directly with the most popular generative AI tools, Cloudflare is helping businesses use AI with security COMPANY NEWS: Cloudflare, Inc. (NYSE: NET), the leading connectivity cloud company has become the first Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) to integrate with all three of the leading generative AI tools – ChatGPT Enterprise, Claude by Anthropic…

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RCS Powers Branded and Verified Messages with Rich Media for Enhanced Customer Trust and Engagement, Underpinned by the Twilio Platform Twilio , the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for leading brands, today announced the general availability of  Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally.

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RCS Powers Branded and Verified Messages with Rich Media for Enhanced Customer Trust and Engagement, Underpinned by the Twilio Platform Twilio , the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences for leading brands, today announced the general availability of  Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging globally.

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COMPANY NEWS:  Ricoh, a leading provider of smart workplace technology, today announced it has been reappointed by leading Australian printer CMYK Colour Online for an additional five-year term as the company’s printer vendor of choice.

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COMPANY NEWS:  Ricoh, a leading provider of smart workplace technology, today announced it has been reappointed by leading Australian printer CMYK Colour Online for an additional five-year term as the company’s printer vendor of choice.

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COMPANY NEWS:  DroneShield has just released its 1H25 results, reporting record results as demand for counter-drone technology accelerates worldwide.

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COMPANY NEWS:  DroneShield has just released its 1H25 results, reporting record results as demand for counter-drone technology accelerates worldwide.

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COMPANY RESEARCH:  82% of Australian respondents report that AI is making insider threats more effective, and 84% expect insider threats to increase in the next 12 months

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COMPANY RESEARCH:  82% of Australian respondents report that AI is making insider threats more effective, and 84% expect insider threats to increase in the next 12 months

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:   HCLTech’s VaultNXT powered by Rubrik provides ransomware detection and remediation, ensuring data integrity for complete cyber resilience

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:   HCLTech’s VaultNXT powered by Rubrik provides ransomware detection and remediation, ensuring data integrity for complete cyber resilience

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COMPANY NEWS:  Replaces legacy SSO with CyberArk to enable secure, frictionless workforce access

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COMPANY NEWS:  Replaces legacy SSO with CyberArk to enable secure, frictionless workforce access

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 GUEST RESEARCH:  BlueVoyant investigated the latest Oyster malware attacks, delivered in a widespread campaign targeting IT professionals by impersonating legitimate IT tools. 

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 GUEST RESEARCH:  BlueVoyant investigated the latest Oyster malware attacks, delivered in a widespread campaign targeting IT professionals by impersonating legitimate IT tools. 

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GUEST OPINION: Politics, or more specifically, party politics, touches every sphere of life, including the strategic orientations of companies. Today, corporate lobbying – the strategies developed and executed to mould current and future policies – plays a definitive role in all levels of culture and society.

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COMPANY NEWS:  New Sydney-based deployment delivers fast, secure, and compliant data movement for enterprises managing AI, analytics, and regulatory risk

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Illumio Inc has announced the general availability of Illumio Insights, a powerful new product within the Illumio Platform. As the only platform that delivers a complete approach to reducing lateral movement risk, Illumio now combines AI-powered detection, real-time risk insights, and one-click containment with strategic segmentation for proactive protection. Built on an AI security graph, Illumio…

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COMPANY NEWS: Informatica today announced the Summer 2025 release of its Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) platform. The new AI-powered data management capabilities are designed to simplify and enhance enterprise-wide access to AI-ready data. The release introduces new features across data integration, governance, quality, master data management and iPaaS.

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COMPANY NEWS:  ECI Software Solutions, a global provider of cloud-based business management software and services, today launched availability of its Manufacturing Execution System (MES) and Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) solutions into the Australian and New Zealand market reinventing the way Australian mid-market manufacturers can plan and schedule their operations.

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COMPANY NEWS:  New two-way data mobility capabilities and expanded cloud integration simplify data protection and hybrid cloud operations while helping reduce costs by up to 40%

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A new report from the IoT market research firm Berg Insight revealed that Chinese mobile operators dominated in worldwide IoT connections, with the top 3 Chinese operators accounting for more than 70% of total connections.

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Australian operator Optus has contracted Nokia to refresh its voice platform and deliver cloud-native voice services over its 5G network to more than 10 million customers.

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GUEST OPINION:  In this article, Richard Lundgren from Calabrio discussed how the modern contact centre is enhanced by AI, but also requires an element of human focus. 

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Industry veteran to lead APJ as Nozomi Networks expands regional investment to support growing demand in APJ.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Gregory to steer multi-year growth plans following strong local expansion and opening of Datadog’s first Australian data centre presence

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Tenable One now connects more of the security stack than any other exposure management platform, empowering customers with unmatched context into their cyber exposure Tenable®, the exposure management company, today announced a major new milestone as the Tenable One Exposure Management Platform now features over 300 validated integrations, making it the most open and interconnected…

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Asia Pacific’s leading HR solutions provider, PERSOLKELLY, has officially rebranded as PERSOL, unifying its operations across 13 markets under one cohesive brand from today. This marks a significant milestone in its evolution and strengthens PERSOL’s position as a future-focused talent partner for Australia.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Atturra Limited (ASX: ATA), a leading technology services business in designing, implementing, and maintaining IT solutions, announces that its subsidiary, Cirrus Network Holdings Pty Ltd, has exchanged a Share Purchase Agreement (SPA) to acquire Blue Connections.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  A Forrester Consulting study of Process Mining leader Celonis has reported payback within six months, experienced benefits of $44.1 million and an ROI of 383% in just three years.

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COMPANY NEWS:  Check Point stands out for its advanced phishing and malware prevention capabilities, driven by innovations like Infinity AI Copilot and a forward-looking security roadmap

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  New Services and Management Team focused on Innovation and Client Experience.

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By delivering deep semantic access to enterprise data, Teradata’s open-source MCP Server enables AI agents to operate with clarity, context, and confidence

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Malaysian startup scaled operations and streamlined issue detection and alerting using Datadog’s comprehensive cloud observability platform Datadog, Inc(NASDAQ: DDOG), the monitoring and security platform for cloud applications, has announced that Malaysian B2B SaaS startup, FieldEx, has significantly improved operational efficiency and reduced downtime risk using the Datadog platform.

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Powered by SOC-tested AI and built on the Command Platform integrated data foundation, Incident Command delivers detection, automation, attack surface context, and threat intelligence in one SOC experience Today, Rapid7, a leader in threat detection and exposure management, announced the launch of Incident Command, a powerful new next-gen SIEM extending the capabilities of its Command…

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Japanese mobile operator SoftBank claims significant increases in downlink speed and data capacity were successfully achieved in a proof-of-concept experiment using quantum computing technology on its base stations.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  The latest Nozomi Networks Labs OT & IoT Security Report released today finds Australia the fourth most targeted country. The report assesses the operational technology (OT) and Internet of Things (IoT) threat landscape to provide insights into how industrial organisations and critical infrastructure are being targeted by cyberattacks. Leveraging a vast network of globally…

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  Proven go-to-market leader and technologist to drive continued growth across the region

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COMPANY NEWS: Launchd, the Australian talent, technology and brand partnerships group that combines sport, entertainment, and influencer strategy under one platform, has acquired leading influencer agency Hoozu from Nasdaq-listed Izea Worldwide Inc, deepening its capabilities in the rapidly growing creator economy.

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GUEST OPINION:  For the millions of workers who make up the frontline of today’s economy, whether in retail, healthcare, hospitality, or logistics, the start of each shift often begins with a fundamental disadvantage – they don’t have all the information they need. Real-time updates are patchy or absent, instructions from head office are delayed or garbled.…

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT:  BlackLine, the future-ready financial operations platform for the Office of the CFO, announced the appointment of Greg Hughes to its Board of Directors effective July 25, 2025. A seasoned enterprise software executive, Hughes brings decades of experience leading strategic transformation at scale.

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GUEST OPINION:  The unfortunate reality for Australian businesses today is that software failures are inevitable. What determines whether that failure becomes a major issue is an organisation’s ability to detect it, diagnose it, and recover in real time.  Traditional monitoring characterised by fragmented data silos and distinct organisational silos won’t provide the safety barrier for enterprises.

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GUEST ANNOUNCEMENT:  Customer Science, the AFR Fast-100 customer service consultancy, has acquired Sydney-based Friendly Persuasion broadening its suite of solutions to now include written customer experience.

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GUEST OPINION: It’s time to transform Australia’s banking sector. Today’s banking leaders have an unprecedented opportunity to use agentic AI to drive better customer experiences, operate more efficiently and engage talent in an environment of severe skills shortages.

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Orange Money, the mobile phone money transfer service of French telco Orange, and South African fintech provider JUMO have partnered to extend microcredit services for unbanked populations across Africa.

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Helping Australian employers with smarter, more efficient ways to manage employee care and compliance for improved return-to-work outcomes DXC Technology (NYSE: DXC), a Fortune 500 global technology services provider, today announced DXC Assure Risk Management, a next-generation solution that  unites AI and human expertise to help self-insured organisations better support employee health and wellbeing throughout the full…

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COMPANY NEWS: Acquisition combines NiCE’s purpose-built customer experience (CX) artificial intelligence (AI) platform, CXone Mpower, with the enterprise leader in conversational and agentic AI, enabling organisations to accelerate AI adoption in customer experience across the front and back office.

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COMPANY NEWS:  IT teams and support desks replacing non-compliant remote access tools are turning to BeyondTrust to help them meet modern security and compliance standards BeyondTrust Remote Support is compliance-ready, with built-in capabilities to help IT teams align with FIPS, CJIS, FedRamp, and other key security and compliance mandates without added complexity or operational overhead

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COMPANY NEWS:  Advanced capabilities help implement identity-first security for agentic AI at scale

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Qualys has released The 2025 State of Cyber Risk Assessment Report, revealing that many organisations are still approaching cyber risk as a technical rather than a business problem.

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COMPANY ANNOUNCEMENT: LAND 156 – Initial Contracts Announcement Hon Pat Conroy, Minister for Defence Industry, has today announced the initial LAND 156 contract awards DroneShield has received approximately $5 million in orders, of $16.9 million total

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COMPANY NEWS:  New automation capability enhances, continuous visibility and prioritisation with active patching of vulnerabilities on exposed endpoints

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Retailers also focus on product discovery and post-sale care to drive retention and improve the customer journey

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GUEST RESEARCH:  Retailers also focus on product discovery and post-sale care to drive retention and improve the customer journey

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GUEST OPINION:  Australia’s higher education sector is going through a major transformation. As digital-native students become the majority and operational complexity rises, universities are increasingly turning to technology to simplify administration, improve the learning experience, and better prepare students for a fast-changing job market. Despite being hubs of innovation and research, many universities still rely on…

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 GUEST RESEARCH:  New research from SOTI shows that instore shopping expectations have shifted, with speed and support now top priorities for Australian consumers. According to the study, 85% of shoppers say that the speed at which they can access a store, locate their item and complete payment is critical to a positive experience. A further 83%…

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COMPANY NEWS:  New Vulnerability Priority Rating delivers precise and actionable insights on the risks that matter most

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COMPANY NEWS: Expanded Zebra Experience Centre in Melbourne showcases cutting-edge technology.

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GUEST RESEARCH:  During July, Barracuda threat analysts identified several notable email-based threats targeting organisations around the world. Many of them leveraged popular phishing-as-a-service (PhaaS) kits. The threats include: Tycoon PhaaS impersonating the Autodesk Construction Cloud for a credential phishing attack A fake toll violation scam targeting U.S.-based drivers Phishing emails mimicking the Zix Secure Message…

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Sparkle, the services arm of Telecom Italia, and Algérie Télécom, the incumbent telecoms operator in Algeria, have signed an MoU to develop a new subsea cable linking Italy and Algeria.

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Qualys has released The 2025 State of Cyber Risk Assessment Report, revealing that many organisations are still approaching cyber risk as a technical rather than abusiness problem.

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Over a thousand tech leaders and more than 40 leading vendor brands will converge at the International Convention &; Exhibition Centre Sydney (ICC Sydney) on August 5 for Ingram Micro Experience 2025, a flagship event in the Australian IT channel.

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As digital transformation accelerates across industries, the need for robust IT infrastructure becomes increasingly vital. Businesses are rapidly scaling operations, integrating cloud technologies, and deploying high-performance applications that demand seamless data transfer and connectivity. At the heart of this technological evolution lies an often underappreciated yet critical component: structured network cabling.

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Australia’s largest telecoms provider Telstra has deployed Automated Carrier Aggregation in more than 50 of its live commercial 5G Advanced sites across North Sydney using technology from equipment provider Ericsson.

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Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity subsidiary of French telecoms conglomerate Orange, has bolstered its presence in Switzerland after finalising the acquisition of Ensec, a cybersecurity services provider based in Zurich.

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COMPANY NEWS: Company commits to transparently propelling the power of AI in protecting people, property and places

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Provides near instant rollback and granular recovery for DynamoDB workloads

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COMPANY NEWS:  Partnership enables SYSPRO customers to reduce integration complexity, go to market faster, and unlock new revenue – while accelerating SYSPRO’s shift to a cloud-first, AI-enabled future for digital manufacturing and distribution

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Top ranked Australian university selects Rimini Support, Rimini Protect and Rimini Connect for its Oracle systems to focus IT resources towards strategic initiatives that deliver exceptional student experiences Rimini Street, a global provider of end-to-end enterprise software support, products and services, the leading third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP software, and an AWS partner,…

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Use of this new feature drives workflow success rates to 96% Kaseya, the global provider of AI-powered IT management and cyber security software, today launched an innovative AI-workflow generator within its VSA 10 platform.

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GUEST OPINION: I wasn’t supposed to end up in a corporate boardroom or leading an ASX-listed cybersecurity company. According to the stereotype, my career should have looked very different. When I landed my first job in tech, I didn’t fit the typical mould. But a leader spotted something in me and gave me a chance…

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GUEST OPINION:  “System Administrator Appreciation Day on 25 July 2025 is a timely reminder of the critical and often invisible role sysadmins play in keeping the digital world running smoothly. While their work might not always make headlines, it forms the basis for every aspect of modern business operations, from system uptime and network stability to…

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