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NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as CEO for ANZ operations

NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals
Malware

ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand
Storage

AI adoption drives energy use surge in Australia & New Zealand

A report warns of a surge in energy consumption from AI adoption in Australia and New Zealand, with IT managers largely unaware of the environmental impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages
Unified Communications

Australian firms face $24 million yearly hit from IT outages

Digital incidents have surged by 41% in Australia. PagerDuty's research reveals gaps in automation aggravate financial and operational pressures.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Generative AI

Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion

Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success
Customer Experience

Exclusive: DataStax thrives with AI-driven customer success

DataStax's Warren Schilpzand has discussed leveraging AI for customer success, highlighting projects with Priceline, Macquarie Bank, and APAC market growth.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ
Artificial Intelligence

Ingram Micro launches AI readiness service for SMBs in ANZ

Ingram Micro has introduced an AI readiness service for SMBs in Australia and New Zealand, offering tools, workshops, and support to enhance Microsoft 365 AI capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP
Seagate

Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP

Seagate Technology names Futoshi Niizuma as vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and technical support under his leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership
EduTech

SAS & The Kids Cancer Project extend research partnership

SAS and The Kids Cancer Project have extended their partnership for three years, aiming to advance childhood cancer research in Australia through enhanced analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers
Human Capital Management

AI boosts efficiency for 67% of Australian workers

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM & updates speaker lineup
Digital Entertainment

Ultimate Ears unveils EVERBOOM & updates speaker lineup

Ultimate Ears has launched its rugged new speaker, EVERBOOM, and revealed updates to its popular speaker range, reflecting a commitment to sustainability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
SafeWatch app revolutionises support for mental health workers
Blockchain

SafeWatch app revolutionises support for mental health workers

As Australia's mental health crisis worsens, new app SafeWatch empowers therapists with tools for self-care and community support, aiding in their wellbeing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution
Unified Communications

SA Power Networks adopts Cradlepoint's 5G & satellite solution

Cradlepoint, a part of Ericsson, has teamed up with SA Power Networks to provide in-vehicle 5G and satellite connectivity, boosting reliability and reducing downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM
Hyperscale

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new GM for media systems, aiming to enhance integration and meet growing project and client demands.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders
Data governance

Data streaming essential for 94% of Australian IT leaders

A Confluent report finds 94% of Australian IT leaders view data streaming platforms as essential, with many seeing ROI benefits and future importance in AI and ML applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies
Network Infrastructure

CSIRO launches Virga supercomputer with Dell Technologies

CSIRO, in collaboration with Dell Technologies, has unveiled the Virga supercomputer, tripling the power of its predecessor while prioritising sustainability and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Technology gap hinders Australian healthcare's efficiency & safety
Data Protection

Technology gap hinders Australian healthcare's efficiency & safety

Healthcare organisations in Australia are grappling with outdated tech, causing inefficiencies and data security threats, SOTI research reveals.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round
Power / Energy

NRN secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding round

The National Renewable Network secures AUD $1 million in pre-Series A funding led by Investible to expand solar and battery installations across Australian homes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024