Australian Stories

Aurelia Metals lifts site compliance to 96% with Avetta

Aurelia Metals lifts site access compliance to 96% after shifting training and safety checks online with Avetta, improving visibility and incident rates.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Hyperscale

Responsible ESG AI enablement could become Australia's next great export if we start now

Australia urged to back sustainable AI infrastructure, with Logicalis saying renewable power, land and cooling could turn the nation into a global export hub.

By Logicalis Australia • 5 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Attackers shift upstream into Australia's network edge

Lumen says attackers are increasingly exploiting routers, VPN gateways and other edge devices in Australia, with nation-state activity and proxy networks making detection harder.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Why robust AI governance is key to building trust in agentic AI systems in FY2027

Australian businesses are set to boost AI spending in FY2027, but experts warn autonomous agents need strict controls to avoid legal and reputational risk.

By Sreeni Unnamatla • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Software-as-a-Service

Ping Identity names Antony Collins to lead APJ channels

Ping Identity appoints Antony Collins as Regional Vice President for Channels and Alliances across Asia Pacific and Japan to expand partner ecosystem.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Legacy tech blocks AI projects across Asia Pacific

IDC study says outdated systems are stalling AI rollouts across Asia Pacific, while digitally mature firms far outpace peers on revenue.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

Zoom names Frank Skiffington as Head of Australia and New Zealand as the software group seeks deeper partner-led growth across ANZ.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Asia Pacific wins more FDI appeal as Singapore jumps

Asia Pacific claims 10 of top 25 foreign investment spots as Singapore leaps to eighth, with investors prioritising innovation over old economic measures.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Trintech adds AI tools to financial close workflows

Trintech expands embedded AI across close processes with Beacon assistant, aiming to speed journal entries, matching and risk checks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

CIOs learn on the go as AI pressure mounts at firms

Logicalis study finds 89% of Chief Information Officers are learning AI as they go, with skills gaps, data issues and compliance concerns slowing roll-outs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

KPMG says executives see managed services as key to AI

Executives now see managed services as a critical route to scaling agentic AI, with most prioritising AI know-how and security over cost savings.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

Outpayce & Riskified launch airline fraud protection

Outpayce and Riskified to roll out airline fraud and chargeback protection worldwide, with first Asia-Pacific airline launch due in 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Digital Transformation

Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales

Akamai names Sean Li as Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, as the firm sharpens its cloud, security and AI push in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Firewalls

Akamai appoints Fiona Zhang to lead APJ channel sales

Akamai taps Fiona Zhang for expanded Asia Pacific and Japan role as it pushes channel-led growth and deepens partner ties.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC

V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Wearables

Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month