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Island names Hugh Darvall APAC Channel Lead amid push
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Island taps Hugh Darvall to drive APAC partner growth as demand rises for safer AI-enabled workspaces and a move away from legacy security tools.
Amazon Ads launches AI Video Generator in Australia
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Amazon Ads rolls out AI video tool in Australia to help small businesses make Sponsored Brands clips at no extra cost.
Keepit survey finds gap in AI disaster recovery plans
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Keepit survey finds organisations overconfident about AI disaster recovery, with just 32% testing plans monthly and many lacking clear governance.
Asia Pacific firms broaden AI PC & workstation use
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Asia Pacific businesses are expanding AI hardware use as new research shows strong uptake of AI PCs and workstations for different workloads.
Xero unveils AI business health scorecards for users
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Xero rolls out AI-powered business health scorecards as 4.6 million subscribers gain deeper KPI tracking, cash flow forecasts and sharing tools.
Cohesity wins Google Cloud award for disaster recovery
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Cohesity deepens Google Cloud partnership with new AI and cyber recovery features as it lands 2026 Partner of the Year honour.
1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000
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1Cover deepens Adyen partnership across Australia and New Zealand, cutting payments costs and streamlining insurance transactions for customers and staff.
CrowdStrike names JAPAC channel partner award winners
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CrowdStrike honours JAPAC channel partners in Vietnam, with Sekuro, The Missing Link, AWS Japan and others recognised across services-led security roles.
Not all automation technology is created equal: choosing the right tool for the right challenge
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Defence contractors urged to pair generative AI with deterministic software as regulated bids face compliance, audit and security risks.
Kia Ora New Zealand: Microsoft AI Tour delivers a dose of He Tangata
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Microsoft steps up New Zealand AI push with 200,000 more people to be trained as chief technology officer Sarah Carney says the real challenge is winning trust.
Datadog says AI failures stem mainly from capacity limits
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Datadog report says operational bottlenecks, retries and rising token use are pushing AI production failures higher as firms adopt more models.
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
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Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.
Accor Plus lifts conversion 39% after Endava overhaul
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Accor Plus and Endava overhaul payments across Asia Pacific, boosting conversion 39% as new checkout options and faster load times cut friction.
New Zealand households cut festive discretionary spending
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New Zealand households trim holiday splurges as cost-of-living pressure pushes spending towards smaller treats and away from big-ticket buys.
TAL expands Microsoft deal in biggest tech pact yet
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TAL deepens Microsoft tie with five-year Azure and AI pact, aiming to lift claims efficiency, staff training and customer service.
Employment Hero launches HeroForce to ease compliance burden
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Employment Hero's HeroForce aims to cut Australia's compliance costs as employers wrestle with awards, payroll rules and rising administration burdens.
Fortanix hires duo to boost ANZ data security push
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Fortanix taps two senior hires as Australia and New Zealand businesses step up spending on AI, quantum-ready and consolidated data security.
Relativity to open Singapore hub as Asia demand grows
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Relativity to launch a Singapore entity in the fourth quarter as surging Asia Pacific demand for its AI legal tools accelerates local hiring.
How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds
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How to upgrade your home internet for faster speeds: why a better router, smarter placement and wireless alternatives can boost reliability.
PayNuts broadens offer for SMEs as surcharging reforms loom
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PayNuts widens its Australian SME offer with a new POS platform and partner services as RBA payment reforms heap pressure on fee-based models.