Sydney stories
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
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ai
PepsiCo tightens APAC startup programme to push proven technologies into supply chains, with five alumni set for commercial rollout trials.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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erp
Oracle and Google Cloud have added a Gemini Enterprise agent that lets users query Oracle databases in natural language without writing SQL.
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
Today
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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it automation
Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
Last week
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Last week
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Amperity adds Melbourne staff and launches in AWS Sydney and Melbourne to meet Australia's strict data residency demands.
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI discovery is levelling eCommerce, with mid-sized Shopify brands gaining an edge over bigger rivals by making products clearer to generative engines.
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
This month
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drones
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ai
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software updates
DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
Hapana rebuilds fitness platform after USD $7.25 million
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Hapana unveils rebuilt fitness software platform after USD $7.25 million Microequities-led round, targeting multi-site operators with AI tools.
Zoom showcases AI tools for APAC SMBs in daily work
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Zoom says APAC small firms are moving AI from pilots to daily workflows, boosting productivity while trying to avoid new complexity.
Rimini Street: SaaS-pocalypse spells opportunity to escape AI lock-in
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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fintech
Rimini Street hails a looming “SaaS‑pocalypse”, pitching its Smart Path as an AI-era escape route from costly cloud and platform lock-in.
'Human Risk' takes centre stage - Mimecast CEO
Last month
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data protection
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endpoint protection
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phishing
Mimecast chief warns human risk is now cybersecurity's 'eighth layer' as malicious insiders overtake negligence in Australian attacks.
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
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digital transformation
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fintech
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cx
OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.
Lightstorm lifts Japan-Guam-Australia cable to 400Gbps
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Lightstorm boosts Japan-Guam-Australia subsea cable to 400Gbps, targeting surging AI and cloud demand with higher-capacity, low-latency links.
Qualtrics names Act XM top APJ partner in debut awards
Last month
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics crowns Act XM top Asia Pacific Japan partner as it launches inaugural global Partner of the Year Awards across five categories.