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Mastercard & Oracle launch virtual card solution for Westpac
Fintech

Mastercard & Oracle launch virtual card solution for Westpac

Mastercard and Oracle have launched a virtual card payment solution in Australia with Westpac, streamlining business payments via Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025

Global Stories

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust
Physical Security

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption & institutional trust

India leads Asia Pacific in AI adoption with 56% of metro adults using generative AI in 2025, driven by high AI literacy and strong institutional trust.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Atturra expands Infor partnership with new reseller deal in ANZ

Atturra strengthens its partnership with Infor as the newly appointed M3 reseller across Australia and New Zealand, targeting mid-market enterprises with ERP solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl
Customer Experience

ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl

Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support
Hyperscale

LogicMonitor unveils AI upgrades, new pricing & cloud support

LogicMonitor upgrades its LM Envision platform with AI-driven features, expanded cloud support including Oracle Cloud, and a new flexible pricing model.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Virtualisation

Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth

Cohesity has appointed Greg Statton as APJ CTO to lead AI innovation and regional growth, with a focus on Japan and integrated data protection solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors
Supply Chain

Beijing AIForce wins accelerator for eco-friendly electric tractors

Beijing AIForce Technology won PepsiCo's Greenhouse Accelerator for its autonomous electric tractors, advancing sustainable farming across Asia Pacific.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting
Data Analytics

Using AI to predict the timing of supplier payments improves cash flow forecasting

AI-driven predictions of supplier payment timing boost cash flow forecasting for manufacturers, enhancing working capital and supplier relations.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Peter Marrs of Dell Technologies discusses AI's 'evergreen' shift

Success with AI in Asia Pacific and Japan requires clear strategy, skilled talent, and strong partnerships, according to Dell Technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud security gaps widen as skills & identity risks persist

A global study reveals widening cloud security gaps driven by poor identity management and a critical shortage of skilled professionals in hybrid environments.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
Harvey opens Sydney office to expand AI legal services in Asia-Pacific
Data Privacy

Harvey opens Sydney office to expand AI legal services in Asia-Pacific

Harvey has opened its first Asia-Pacific office in Sydney to expand AI legal services and hire 15 staff, boosting support for Australian law firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025
Unified Communications

AI-driven platforms reshape APAC contact centre landscape for 2025

CrayonIQ's new guide ranks 17 AI-powered contact centre platforms, highlighting hyperscalers' growing impact on APAC CX strategies for 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal
Digital Transformation

Mitsubishi Electric acquires Nozomi in USD $1 billion OT cyber deal

Mitsubishi Electric is acquiring Nozomi Networks, an OT cybersecurity firm, for USD $1 billion, aiming to boost global industrial security and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Fitness & Lifestyle Group modernises HR & finance with Workday
Digital Transformation

Fitness & Lifestyle Group modernises HR & finance with Workday

Fitness & Lifestyle Group adopts Workday to streamline HR and finance across 330 clubs in Asia Pacific, supporting growth and over 6,000 staff members.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive Networks names Bennett Wong to lead APAC expansion
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive Networks names Bennett Wong to lead APAC expansion

Exclusive Networks appoints Bennett Wong as Senior VP to boost its Asia Pacific expansion, focusing on cybersecurity and tech service growth across diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ
Digital Transformation

Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era
Storage

Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era

AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts
Data Protection

Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025