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Dr Lisa Su to open CES 2026 with keynote on AI & computing
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edge computing
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dc
Dr Lisa Su, AMD CEO, will deliver the opening keynote at CES 2026, discussing AI's transformative impact on technology and computing industries.
Rimini Street tops 100 VMware deals, offering new security focus
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cybersecurity
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vmware
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renewable energy
Rimini Street has secured over 100 VMware support deals, offering enhanced hypervisor security and cost-effective alternatives to new licensing fees.
Blackmagic Camera ProDock brings pro production tools to iPhone
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digital entertainment
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apple store
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film production
Blackmagic Design launches Camera ProDock for iPhone 17 Pro, adding pro tools like genlock, external audio and ProRes RAW for high-end film production.
Industry leaders urge strong strategies for post-quantum readiness
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digital transformation
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encryption
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quantum computing
Industry leaders stress urgent action for organisations to adopt post-quantum cryptography and enhance digital trust amid rapid quantum computing advances.
AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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cx
CrayonIQ’s new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.
Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency
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digital transformation
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pwc
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sustainability
Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.
HeterMedia boosts hybrid meetings with Sennheiser tech in Hong Kong
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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video conferencing
HeterMedia has enhanced hybrid meetings at its new Hong Kong office with Sennheiser’s TeamConnect Ceiling 2 microphones and TC Bar M conferencing devices for clearer collaboration.
Exabeam adds AI agent threat detection to New-Scale platform
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ai security
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risk & compliance
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ai
Exabeam has enhanced its New-Scale platform with AI agent threat detection, addressing rising insider risks as autonomous AI agents increasingly handle sensitive data.
Pedro Diaz named Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth
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risk & compliance
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edr
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erp
Pedro Diaz has been appointed Tanium's Chief Revenue Officer, leading global sales and revenue to drive international growth in endpoint management solutions.
Deakin University team wins Autodesk Cup with flexible housing design
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deakin university
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university of melbourne
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western sydney university
Deakin University's team won the Autodesk Challenge Cup with 'Solace,' a prefabricated, flexible six-storey housing design for disabled and elderly residents.
Global spending on GenAI smartphones to hit USD $298.2 billion
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genai
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ai
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it budget
Global spending on generative AI smartphones is expected to reach USD $298.2 billion by 2025, making up 20% of total AI end-user expenditures.
Secure Code Warrior launches free AI coding security series
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supply chain
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ai security
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llms
Secure Code Warrior has launched a free 12-week YouTube series to help developers tackle AI-assisted coding security challenges and reduce organisational risks.
LogicMonitor & Brennan partner to enhance IT monitoring in Australia
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it department
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logicmonitor
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it infrastructure
LogicMonitor and Brennan have partnered to deliver advanced IT monitoring solutions across Australia, boosting system reliability and proactive issue resolution.
Ransomware attacks in Australia soar by 110%, says Zscaler report
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Ransomware attacks in Australia have surged 110% year-on-year, with manufacturing, healthcare, and government sectors hit hardest, says Zscaler report.
Pureprofile offers clients free AI translation & coding tools
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genai
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data privacy
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ai
Pureprofile now offers clients free AI translation and coding tools via its Hub platform, enhancing data insights without extra costs or manual effort.
APAC AI surge exposes critical gaps in API security controls
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firewalls
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devops
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digital transformation
Over 80% of APAC firms use AI-driven APIs, but many lack strong security, risking breaches as AI adoption surges, says new F5 report.
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal
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digital transformation
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iot security
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data science
Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.
Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Gartner’s 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.
Cisco unveils advanced AI tools to boost Splunk Observability
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erp
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llms
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ai
Cisco launches AI-powered upgrades to Splunk Observability, enhancing real-time insights and reliability across diverse IT environments for businesses.
Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions for faster threat defence
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Cisco introduces AI-powered Splunk Security editions to speed up threat detection and streamline security operations for organisations worldwide.