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Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing
Software-as-a-Service

Openmarkets in USD $300m SPAC merger for Nasdaq listing

Sydney-based Openmarkets to go public on Nasdaq via USD $300m SPAC merger with Lake Superior, targeting completion in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance
Digital Transformation

Australia's AI boom outpaces data skills & governance

Australia's generative AI rollout races ahead of reliable data, governance and skills, leaving a widening trust and risk gap.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AMD EPYC chips gain ground across major cloud giants
Virtualisation

AMD EPYC chips gain ground across major cloud giants

AMD's EPYC chips win wider deployment at AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and Oracle as cloud providers ramp AI, HPC and database workloads.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy
Data Protection

AI and data breaches force new approach to privacy

Rising data breaches and rapid AI adoption are forcing Australian boards to rethink privacy, shifting focus from perimeter security to full data lifecycle.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority
Data Protection

AI forces Australian firms to make privacy a priority

AI's rapid spread is forcing Australian organisations to treat data privacy as a constant priority, reshaping risk, policy and vendor scrutiny.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026

Global Stories

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HCLTech to buy Singapore wealth consultancy Finergic
Digital Transformation

HCLTech to buy Singapore wealth consultancy Finergic

HCLTech moves to deepen its wealth management push with a deal to acquire Singapore-based consultancy Finergic, pending approval by 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fortinet enhances FortiCNAPP for unified cloud risk
Firewalls

Fortinet enhances FortiCNAPP for unified cloud risk

Fortinet updates FortiCNAPP with unified cloud risk workflow, blending network, data and runtime context to cut tool sprawl and alert noise.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to power inference
Hyperscale

Microsoft unveils Maia 200 AI chip to power inference

Microsoft has unveiled its Maia 200 AI chip, claiming up to 10 PFLOPS FP4 performance to power large-scale inference and “reasoning AI”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises
Firewalls

Cloudbrink boosts AI security for hybrid enterprises

Cloudbrink adds Safe AI controls to its zero trust platform, securing hybrid enterprise use of AI agents and browser-based AI services.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs
Digital Transformation

Telematics & video help fleets fight claims & costs

Telematics and in-vehicle video are reshaping fleet safety, slashing claim times and helping exonerate drivers amid rising insurance pressures.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks
Data Protection

Data Privacy Week spotlights app conflicts, web risks

Data Privacy Week warns overlapping security apps and hidden web trackers are eroding consumer safety and exposing firms to fresh risks.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view
Firewalls

Fortinet boosts FortiCNAPP to sharpen cloud risk view

Fortinet has upgraded FortiCNAPP with network, data and runtime signals to sharpen cloud risk scoring and cut alert overload for security teams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026
Unified Communications

Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026

IT leaders overhaul RFPs for global cloud voice, prioritizing outcomes, reach, expertise and control in a Microsoft Teams-first world.

By Zach Bennett • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Adyen & Raptor embed payments for Asia Pacific SMBs
Software-as-a-Service

Adyen & Raptor embed payments for Asia Pacific SMBs

Adyen partners with Raptor to embed payments into POS tools, promising smoother reconciliation and cross-channel reporting for APAC SMBs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

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Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network
Firewalls

Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network

Ishan unveils INR ₹300 crore plan to expand AI-ready networks, cloud and security platforms across metros and smaller Indian cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Winsted brings Viking control room console to DistribuTECH
Productivity

Winsted brings Viking control room console to DistribuTECH

Winsted will debut its Viking control room console line at DistribuTECH 2026, targeting 24/7 utility and process control environments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures
Space Technologies

BDC backs defence-sector, dual-use chip & rocket ventures

BDC launches its Defence Platform with CAD $6.2 million for Canada Rocket Company and a pre-seed bet on AI chip startup Irréversible.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026