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Australian Stories

APAC stories

Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Unified Communications

FiveP named Orchestry's first premium partner for Microsoft 365 AI

FiveP has become Orchestry's first global premium partner, enhancing AI governance and productivity solutions for Microsoft 365 users across Australia and the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Nov 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies

Australian firms are urged to adopt proactive cybersecurity strategies, using the PEST framework to anticipate threats and enhance resilience in a complex landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Open source

Australian developers embrace AI, boost productivity on GitHub

Over 2 million Australian developers boosted productivity and innovation, embracing AI tools like GitHub Copilot amid record growth on GitHub in 2025.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Ransomware surge exploits VPN flaws & Microsoft 365 logins in APAC

Ransomware attacks exploiting VPN flaws and Microsoft 365 logins surge in APAC, with hackers bypassing MFA via stolen credentials and unpatched systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025

Security Operations Centres

Gallagher boosts NSW & ACT team with three strategic hires

Gallagher Security Australia strengthens its NSW and ACT team with three key hires to boost growth and enhance technical support across the regions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Oct 2025

Global Stories

APAC stories

Marketing Technologies

Retailers urged to use programmatic OOH for Black Friday boost

Retailers are urged to boost Black Friday sales by using programmatic out-of-home ads, blending digital speed with real-world shopper impact and flexibility.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Robotics

Quantum security to become top priority for Asia Pacific firms

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will prioritise quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and government-backed initiatives, says Forrester.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

All Blacks

Revolut partners with Ardie Savea for NZ campaign on global finance

Revolut has launched an eight-week NZ campaign with All Blacks star Ardie Savea, highlighting its app's global finance features and ease of use.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Partner Programmes

Westcon-Comstor grows H1 sales to USD $2.78 billion on cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor's H1 sales rise 9.8% to USD $2.78bn, driven by 16% growth in cybersecurity and a focus on recurring revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025

Customer Experience

QSIC expands APAC retail media team with Jaclyn Shaw appointment

QSIC appoints Jaclyn Shaw as Retail Media Partnerships Lead for APAC amid rising demand for in-store retail media and business expansion in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025

Financial Systems

Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to drive APAC growth

Adactin appoints Avinash Peter as CFO to lead finance operations and support its expansion across the Asia Pacific technology services sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

Data Analytics

Responsive unveils AI agents & no-code tools in latest release

Responsive's Fall 2025 Release launches AI agents and no-code tools to help global enterprises boost sales with smarter, data-driven insights and faster responses.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025

Private Cloud

Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025