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Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge
Data Loss Prevention

Most firms overestimate AI governance as privacy risks surge

Most firms overestimate their AI governance despite rising privacy risks and growing AI-related incidents, with only 17% deploying strong technical controls globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users
Storage

Kingston unveils refreshed XS Series SSDs for pros & users

Kingston launches refreshed XS Series external SSDs, offering up to 4TB storage and 2,000MB/s speeds for pros and portable options for everyday users.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
Firewalls

Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand

Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
New BIM tools launched to enhance Revit structural design
DevOps

New BIM tools launched to enhance Revit structural design

A new suite of add-ins for Revit has been launched by a structural engineering company, aiming to enhance efficiency and accuracy in Building Information Modelling.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub
Peripherals

Hands-on Review: OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub

The OWC Thunderbolt 5 Hub boasts an impressive 80Gbps bandwidth, doubling previous speeds, making it essential for creatives and power users alike.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Remote workers logging longer hours than office peers

A report by Cloudbrink reveals that remote workers log longer hours than office employees, challenging productivity misconceptions in hybrid work environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Getac unveils ZX10, a truly rugged Android tablet
Bluetooth

Getac unveils ZX10, a truly rugged Android tablet

Getac has unveiled its ZX10 10-inch rugged Android tablet, the lightest of its kind, designed for professionals in demanding fields like public safety.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for enhanced AI systems
Storage

Hitachi iQ integrates NVIDIA HGX for enhanced AI systems

Hitachi Vantara unveils Hitachi iQ with NVIDIA HGX, an integrated AI infrastructure solution enhancing performance and scalability for diverse industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Enfabrica secures USD $115m for world's fastest SuperNIC
Hyperscale

Enfabrica secures USD $115m for world's fastest SuperNIC

Enfabrica has raised USD $115 million in Series C funding to launch its ACF SuperNIC, touted as the fastest GPU networking solution globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024
Hands-on Review: Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD
SSD Storage

Hands-on Review: Kingston XS1000R 2TB external SSD

Kingston unveils its award-winning XS1000R 2TB external SSD, boasting speeds of up to 1050MB/s, ideal for on-the-go data transfer.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026
Storage

Edge data centre market to exceed $300 billion by 2026

The edge data centre market will soar to USD $317 billion by 2026, fuelled by the rise of IoT and generative AI, marking a 107% growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Vultr partners with Run:ai to boost GPU efficiency globally
Application Performance Monitoring

Vultr partners with Run:ai to boost GPU efficiency globally

Vultr has teamed up with Run:ai to enhance global GPU efficiency, promising improved performance and resource utilisation for AI projects across its network.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments
Firewalls

Google Cloud releases air-gapped appliance for harsh environments

Google Cloud launches its air-gapped appliance, offering AI capabilities to remote environments like disaster zones and mobile operations, enhancing local data processing.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Bridging the cloud skills gap: How a simple solution can secure business growth
Digital Transformation

Bridging the cloud skills gap: How a simple solution can secure business growth

As Australian businesses face a staggering digital skills gap costing GBP £2 billion annually, companies are turning to Network as a Service for solutions.

By Neil Templeton • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration
Data Analytics

Cirata launches service to ease cloud data migration

Cirata unveils its Data Migration as a Service, aimed at expediting large-scale data transfers to cloud platforms while minimising disruption for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024
Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks
Network Infrastructure

Singapore's rush to adopt AI is increasing cybersecurity risks

In Singapore, 82% of business leaders fear risks from rapid AI adoption, as cybersecurity concerns rise alongside pressure to implement generative AI.

By Paul Gampe • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Oct 2024
Unification over best-in breed: Why is an integrated tech stack key to business growth?
Unified Communications

Unification over best-in breed: Why is an integrated tech stack key to business growth?

Australian small and medium businesses are turning to integrated tech stacks to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and drive growth amid economic volatility.

By Vijay Sundaram • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024