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Neara adopts ClickHouse ClickStack for observability
DevOps

Neara adopts ClickHouse ClickStack for observability

It should help Neara's engineers resolve incidents more than 50% faster as the utility software company handles seven terabytes of data a month.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales
Firewalls

Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales

Most new customers in Asia Pacific and Japan already arrive via partners, underscoring Akamai’s shift to indirect sales as Fiona Zhang takes over the channel role.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Microsoft warns of Storm-1175's rapid Medusa attacks
Ransomware

Microsoft warns of Storm-1175's rapid Medusa attacks

Victims in healthcare, education and finance have faced Medusa ransomware within 24 hours of flaws emerging, Microsoft says.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
Data Analytics

V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC

The recognition gives the Asia-Pacific consultancy formal backing from Databricks as demand grows for partners who can deliver regulated data and AI projects.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout

Australian retailers and other regulated firms can now keep customer data in-country as Amperity adds AWS hosting in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security
Data Protection

VITG buys Security Centric to boost cyber security

Mid-market clients across Australia and New Zealand gain broader cyber protection as the combined business reaches about 45 specialists.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing
Virtualisation

Rafay launches Token Factory for token-based AI billing

AI infrastructure operators can now bill by usage rather than GPU rental as Rafay adds token metering and access controls to its platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world
Data Protection

Acronis launches global MDR service for MSPs world

MSPs can now add 24/7 threat monitoring and incident response without building their own security operations centre, as Acronis goes global.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
Digital Transformation

AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands

Mid-sized Shopify brands can now beat bigger rivals in AI shopping results if their product data is clearer, not louder.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
Drones

DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update

Operators can now rank drones by threat level as DroneShield’s latest software update aims to cut clutter and speed decisions in crowded airspace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million
Fintech

Triple Bubble reaches first close after USD $10 million

The Melbourne-based fund is targeting USD $50 million as it backs fintechs struggling to secure local venture capital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash
Data Protection

South Korea AI copyright plan sparks creator backlash

Creators warn the plan could weaken South Korea’s lucrative cultural exports by letting AI firms scrape works without consent or payment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress
Hyperscale

Australia's commercial property splits on office stress

Office landlords face rising vacancies and tenant stress, while industrial property stays resilient on tight supply and stronger demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise
Cybersecurity

Beaten Zone hits AUD $17 million defence fundraise

Defence tech is drawing fresh investor interest as the Brisbane fund says committed capital has reached AUD $17 million, led by Steve Baxter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage
EduTech

Australia launches cyber battle to tackle skills shortage

More than 300 students will get free training and mentoring as a national contest tries to fill Australia’s cyber skills gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds
DevOps

Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds

A new report warns that poorly targeted AI is adding work rather than profit for many online merchants, despite some sharp gains.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Pearcey Foundation names Jordan Green as new chair
Quantum Computing

Pearcey Foundation names Jordan Green as new chair

The foundation is broadening its tech leadership as a 27-year chairmanship ends and plans advance for awards and a virtual computer museum.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026
From chaos to code efficiency: AI's big software development shift
DevOps

From chaos to code efficiency: AI's big software development shift

Australian firms risk shifting bottlenecks from coding to testing and security as AI boosts developer output but leaves workflows fragmented.

By Craig Nielsen • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026