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General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor
Software-as-a-Service

General Atlantic takes minority stake in Westcon-Comstor

Access to new capital could help Westcon-Comstor expand its cybersecurity and cloud portfolio after seven straight years of growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2026
AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark
Digital Transformation

AI use in not-for-profits surges but digital gaps remain stark

AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Workwear Mallusk adopts cloud ERP to boost eCommerce growth
Digital Transformation

Workwear Mallusk adopts cloud ERP to boost eCommerce growth

Workwear Mallusk adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud ERP to enhance eCommerce, boost efficiency, and manage rising UK workwear and PPE demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio
Semiconductors

Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio

Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres
DataCentre infrastructure

Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres

Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong
Unified Communications

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch OrchAI, an AI healthcare platform in Hong Kong aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and attracting global innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024
Partner Programmes

N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024

N-able has secured Champion Status in the 2024 Canalys RMM and PSA Leadership Matrix for the second consecutive year, highlighting its top-notch channel and tech capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

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Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities
Digital Transformation

Digital inclusion groups to tailor training for charities

Charities could get training better suited to limited budgets and low digital confidence as AI reshapes service delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 1st May 2026
How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026
Digital Signage

How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026

In 2026, business tech shifts from “digital first” to “frictionless flow”, as connected ecosystems quietly power work across every sector.

By Shawn Kwon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red
Supply Chain

Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi & Terengganu partner to advance digitalisation & AI
Digital Transformation

CelcomDigi & Terengganu partner to advance digitalisation & AI

CelcomDigi and Terengganu have partnered to digitalise 13 subsidiaries, advancing AI adoption and boosting Terengganu's technology-driven economy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks
EduTech

Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks

Xantaro joins Jisc Network Solutions Framework, enhancing UK education and research institutions' access to next-generation digital infrastructure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services
Digital Transformation

Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth

Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO
IT services

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO

Hexaware Technologies has achieved a remarkable feat by completing India's largest IT services IPO, raising INR ₹8,750 crores and marking its return to public markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025