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Macquarie Cloud Services collaborates with CAUDIT to ‘advance IT in education’

Macquarie Cloud Services to provide a purpose-built platform for Australasian education and research sectors to modernise IT infrastructure securely, affordably, and without disruption Macquarie Cloud Services, part of Macquarie Technology Group (ASX: MAQ), has announced the launch of CAUDIT Cloud, a purpose-built cloud solution for research and education, designed in collaboration with CAUDIT, the peak…

HP Updates Partner Program Compensation Structure

HP Inc. recently announced new benefits through its Amplify partner program to assist partners with navigating the evolving demands of the future of work with smarter, more connected experiences. Among these new enhancements are the launch of the Amplify SuperPower Booster, an upgraded compensation structure that rewards portfolio-wide HP sales and supports flexible technology solutions,…

Motorola Solutions offers Assist Chat to all U.S. Public Safety Agencies cost-free and expands AI across portfolio to deliver Priority Intelligence to more roles

Assist Chat offers purpose-built security and guardrails for public safety agencies to make AI queries of their data Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today kicked off Summit 2025, its premier technology users conference, by announcing it is extending the capabilities of Assist, its public safety AI, to more people in more roles – from dispatch to…

At TechCrunch All Stage 2025, Rob Biederman will help founders rethink how to scale

If you’re a founder looking to grow your startup, chances are you’re wrestling with more than just product or capital. Talent, scale, and smart execution are the real battlegrounds. That’s exactly what TechCrunch All Stage 2025 is built to address on July 15 at Boston’s SoWa Power Station. See top startup leaders taking the stage…

IIT Roorkee and Scaler Sign MOU to launch advanced AI-focused programs to bridge industry skill gaps

The first program launched as part of the partnership is designed to develop industry-ready professionals across roles such as Data Scientists, AI Engineers, DevOps Engineers, and Software Developers COMPANY NEWS: Addressing the growing demand for professionals trained in applied Artificial Intelligence, IIT Roorkee, through its Continuing Education Centre (CEC), has partnered with Scaler, a tech…

Anthropic co-founder Jared Kaplan is coming to TechCrunch Sessions: AI

Hungry to learn more about Anthropic, directly from Anthropic? You aren’t alone if so, which is why we’re so delighted to announce that Anthropic co-founder and Chief Science Officer Jared Kaplan is joining the main stage at TechCrunch Sessions: AI on June 5 at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall. And TechCrunch Sessions: AI is right around…

DXC collaborates with SAP and Microsoft to ‘simplify and accelerate’ enterprise transformation 

DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft helps enable modernisation for the RISE with SAP and GROW with SAP journeys and SAP Business AI solutions on Microsoft Azure Global technology services provider DXC Technology has introduced DXC Complete with SAP and Microsoft which it says will provide SAP customers with an accelerated path to modernisation.

Nokia enhances Optus’s 5G network with ‘improved capacity and coverage’ across regional Australia

Nokia to deploy its high-performance, energy-efficient Habrok Massive MIMO radios and Levante baseband solutions to boost the coverage and capacity of Optus’s 5G network Partnership advances Optus's goal of providing faster speeds and improving service qualityfor regional communities and businesses. Nokia will support Optus’s network evolution by boosting its 5G network capabilities and modernizing sites…

Slate Auto crosses 100,000 refundable reservations in two weeks

Buzzy new EV startup Slate Auto has racked up more than 100,000 reservations for its customizable low-cost electric pickup truck, the company has confirmed to TechCrunch. Slate crossed the milestone over the weekend, just a little more than two weeks after coming out of stealth mode and unveiling the truck at an event in Los…

Telstra Health announces new partners as part of its ‘modernisation journey’ towards connecting care in fast moving healthcare market

Telstra Health integrates Salesforce and Snowflake into its digital health ecosystem to uplift customer experience, drive more value and accelerate innovation Telstra Health, Australia’s largest digital health technology company, has announced the expansion of its digital health ecosystem with two new partners – Salesforce and Snowflake –joining existing partner Smile Digital Health.

Australian Telecoms Sector Disconnected by Data Security and Incomplete Data

Appian research reveals that 90% of telcos have invested in digital solutions but data security and access hurdles remain New research from Appian (Nasdaq: APPN) reveals that the Australian telecommunications industry is being thwarted by data security and accessibility issues. The study surveyed 234 telecomms professionals in Australia. 46% of survey respondents cite organisational challenges…

SonicWall Redefines Cybersecurity, Sets New Standard with Next Generation Network Security Solutions Built for MSPs

Delivering peace of mind with layered security, co-managed services and a unified management platform, SonicWall is helping partners grow services profitably through its continued innovation leveraging next generation firewall COMPANY NEWS: SonicWall today unveiled a full suite of products and services purpose-built to empower and meet the evolving needs of Managed Service Providers (MSPs) and…

Anti-Ransomware Day: Building cyber resilience to address evolving threats

One of the greatest challenges in combating ransomware is that, while new security tools and practices continue to emerge, threat actors are simultaneously advancing their tactics and becoming increasingly sophisticated. Ransomware and data theft extortion continue to be pervasive threats with business email compromise and fraud among the top self-reported cybercrimes for businesses and individuals in…

Konica Minolta bizhub devices now come cloud-ready with native CloudPrint included, free for 12 months

COMPANY NEWS: Konica Minolta Australia is setting a new industry standard by delivering native cloud print capabilities built directly into every eligible* bizhub multifunction printer and printer, with 12 months of complimentary access included^. CloudPrint requires no additional hardware or software, providing secure, cloud-based printing functionality from day one.

KnowBe4 Predicts Agentic AI Ransomware is ‘imminent on International Anti-Ransomware Day’

New type of ransomware that utilises agentic AI for faster, more effective attacks anticipated to become a threat KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a prediction that agentic AI ransomware will become a new threat in the near future, recognised on International Anti-Ransomware Day.

KnowBe4 Predicts Agentic AI Ransomware is ‘imminent on International Anti-Ransomware Day’

New type of ransomware that utilises agentic AI for faster, more effective attacks anticipated to become a threat KnowBe4, the world-renowned cybersecurity platform that comprehensively addresses human risk management, today announced a prediction that agentic AI ransomware will become a new threat in the near future, recognised on International Anti-Ransomware Day.

Semperis Named Ransomware Protection Business of the Year by Australian Cyber Awards

COMPANY NEWS:  Semperis, a leader in AI-powered identity security and cyber resilience, today announced that it has been named the Ransomware Protection Business of the Year by the Australian Cyber Awards 2025. The award underscores the measurable impact of Semperis’ identity-first approach, helping global enterprises reduce ransomware risk, accelerate recovery, and strengthen overall cyber resilience.

SAP S/4HANA Cloud: Driving digital excellence across industries

GUEST OPINION: Surendra Annanki, presents a compelling exploration of the transformative power of SAP S/4HANA Cloud in today’s digitally driven enterprises, emphasizing its pivotal role in fostering agility, ensuring scalability, and empowering intelligent, data-driven decision-making. Built on the advanced SAP HANA in-memory database, this next-generation platform revolutionises business operations by delivering real-time access to data…

TechCrunch All Stage 2025 welcomes Boldstart partner Ellen Chisa to talk early-stage enterprise bets

We’re thrilled to announce that Ellen Chisa, partner at Boldstart Ventures, will be joining us at TechCrunch All Stage 2025 for an energizing conversation about investing in enterprise startups from day one. She’s one of the standout voices shaping this year’s lineup of founders, funders, and operators gathering July 15 in Boston’s SoWa Power Station,…

TechCrunch All Stage 2025: Prepare 4 VC’s Jason Kraus will instruct on how to turn chaos into momentum

Being a founder often feels like you’re building the plane midflight. You’re juggling fundraising, product-market fit, marketing strategy, hiring — while quietly wondering if you’re even doing it right. TechCrunch AllStage 2025, which is happening on July 15 at the SoWa Power Station in Boston, is built to answer those questions. Whether you’re pitching VCs,…

The Department of Labor just dropped its investigation into Scale AI

The U.S. Department of Labor has dropped its investigation into Scale AI’s compliance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, according to a source directly familiar with the matter.  The FLSA is a federal law that regulates misclassification of employees as independent contractors and unpaid wages. TechCrunch first reported that Scale was the subject of such…

TechCrunch Mobility: Tesla denied ‘Robotaxi’ trademark, Aurora loses a co-founder, and tariffs start to take a toll

Welcome back to TechCrunch Mobility — your central hub for news and insights on the future of transportation. Sign up here for free — just click TechCrunch Mobility! Remember last week when Aurora met a major milestone — just squeaking by under its own deadline — and launched a driverless self-driving truck service? Welp, this…

This is your last chance to exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI — don’t miss out

Applications are almost closed, and you have until 11:59 p.m. PT tonight to reserve your exhibitor table at TechCrunch Sessions: AI, our premiere industry event that’s happening at UC Berkeley’s Zellerbach Hall on June 5. Imagine walking into a room filled with 1,200+ investors, founders, enterprise leaders, and journalists — all hunting for the next…

Video: OTAVA CEO TJ Houske on New Scale Computing Partnership, Edge Innovation and Veeam Deal

In this episode of Channel Insider: Partner POV, host Katie Bavoso sits down with returning guest TJ Houske, CEO of OTAVA, to unpack a game-changing new partnership with Scale Computing. This collaboration brings edge computing into OTAVA’s portfolio of offerings for the first time—positioning the company to lead in cloud-to-edge transformation. Watch as TJ shares…

F5 2025 State of Application Strategy Report Reveals Talk Becomes Action as AI Gets to Work

GUEST RESEARCH:  F5 Report Highlights AI-Driven Transformation Amid Operational Complexity 96 per cent of surveyed IT decision-makers have deployed AI models, up from a quarter in 2023 IT leaders are increasingly trusting AI with business-critical tasks from traffic management to cost optimisation, according to the industry’s most comprehensive report on application strategy.

Redefining Workforce Management: Empowering the Frontline in a Post-Pandemic Era

GUEST RESEARCH:  The pandemic catalysed a seismic shift in the expectations employees have of their workplaces—especially those on the front lines. Once celebrated as the backbone of our transport, hospitality, and services (THS) sectors, frontline workers are now rightfully demanding more than just a regular salary. They want engagement, flexibility, and purpose—and they want tools…