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Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion
Storage

Global edge data centre market poised to hit USD $317 billion

Driven by IoT and generative AI, the global edge data centre market is set to surge to USD $317 billion by 2026, up 107% from 2020.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024
Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Building a sustainable infrastructure foundation: Virtualise networking infrastructure

Virtualising networking infrastructure is key to sustainability as companies strive to reduce IT carbon emissions. Here's how to optimise network efficiency.

By Direnc Dogruoz and Tobias Schaub • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Ricoh earns Cisco gold partner status in Asia-Pacific region
Network Infrastructure

Ricoh earns Cisco gold partner status in Asia-Pacific region

Ricoh has received Cisco's Gold Provider Partner status in the Asia-Pacific, underlining its expertise in managed services and digital transformation solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024
Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships
Application Security

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards
Network Infrastructure

Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Storage

Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034

The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs
Marketing Technologies

Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs

Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions
Fintech

Digital incidents costing Australian firms millions

New PagerDuty research finds digital incident costs in Australia average AUD $1,036,327, with automation touted as crucial for mitigating financial impacts.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd 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

Stories from Other Regions

Digital services stories

Unitywater & Cognizant team up to enhance digital infrastructure
Customer Experience

Unitywater & Cognizant team up to enhance digital infrastructure

Unitywater partners with Cognizant for a five-year project to enhance digital infrastructure and operational efficiency, supporting healthy Queensland communities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet service
Cisco

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet service

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches Indosat Smart Internet in collaboration with Cisco, promising faster, more secure connectivity for Indonesian businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services
Customer Experience

CommBank app adds travel booking & car buying services

CommBank's app now includes Travel Booking and car buying services as it aims to enhance digital engagement among its 8.5 million active users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions
Fintech

HSBC & Visa unveil Zing money app for global transactions

HSBC and Visa launch Zing, a money app enabling users to manage multi-currency funds and transact globally in over 200 countries, leveraging cutting-edge fintech.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience
Gaming

MedUX report: BT leads UK in broadband Quality of Experience

BT tops MedUX's inaugural UK benchmark report, leading in overall broadband Quality of Experience with high scores for reliability, speed, and streaming.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan
Artificial Intelligence

Google partners with BlackRock for 1GW solar push in Taiwan

Google teams up with BlackRock to build a 1 GW solar capacity in Taiwan, furthering its net-zero targets and advancing clean energy in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds

A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Jio unveils new plans with unlimited 5G data & apps
Unified Communications

Jio unveils new plans with unlimited 5G data & apps

Jio unveils new unlimited plans in India, marking a leap forward in digital accessibility with its cutting-edge True 5G network and AI-driven apps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024