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Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually
Malware

Australian downtime costs climb to AUD $86 billion annually

Splunk's report reveals Australian firms could lose AUD $86 billion annually from unplanned downtime, raising concerns over cybersecurity resilience in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Adyen partners with Reece to enhance payment systems down under
Customer Experience

Adyen partners with Reece to enhance payment systems down under

Adyen has partnered with Reece to modernise its payment systems across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing customer experiences at 600 outlets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners
Physical Security

Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners

Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Manhattan Associates updates platforms for retail efficiency
Digital Transformation

Manhattan Associates updates platforms for retail efficiency

Manhattan Associates has unveiled updates to its Omni and Supply Chain platforms, enhancing customer support and operational efficiency for retailers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost
Storage

ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost

Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Rapid7 launches PACT Partner Program in APJ region

Rapid7 has launched the PACT Partner Program in the APJ region to enhance partner resources, while promoting David Quist to Director of Channel Sales APJ.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group
Artificial Intelligence

Max Polaczuk leads AI innovation at Black Pearl Group

Black Pearl Group has appointed Max Polaczuk as Vice President of Artificial Intelligence, signalling a major shift towards an AI-centric business strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Ingram Micro partners with Scality for Australasian expansion
Hybrid Cloud

Ingram Micro partners with Scality for Australasian expansion

Ingram Micro and Scality have forged a partnership to enhance the distribution of ARTESCA's object-storage software across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region
Artificial Intelligence

Intel names George Chacko as GM for SEANZ region

Intel has appointed George Chacko as General Manager for Sales, Marketing, and Communications in the SEANZ region, based in Singapore.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)
ASUS

Asus launches Zenbook A14, lightest AI PC (less than 1kg)

ASUS has unveiled the ultra-light Zenbook A14 in Australia and New Zealand, boasting revolutionary AI technology and a remarkable 32-hour battery life.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push
Digital Transformation

ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.

By Jeremy Thomas • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees
Storage

Two thirds of APAC firms exceed 2024 cloud storage budgets due to fees

Two thirds of APAC firms exceeded their 2024 cloud storage budgets, with nearly half of spending consumed by fees rather than actual storage costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market
Digital Transformation

Airwallex acquires CTIN Pay, expands into Vietnam market

Airwallex has signed agreements to acquire CTIN Pay in Vietnam, expanding its Southeast Asian operations and enhancing support for international commerce.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealand (NZ) stories

Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring wearable for NZD $699 release
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung unveils Galaxy Ring wearable for NZD $699 release

Samsung Electronics New Zealand is set to launch the Galaxy Ring on 2 April 2025, priced at NZD $699, promising continuous wellness monitoring.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
2degrees partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite mobile
Unified Communications

2degrees partners with AST SpaceMobile for satellite mobile

2degrees has partnered with AST SpaceMobile to improve mobile coverage in New Zealand via satellite technology, with services expected to start in 2026.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs
Recruitment

New Zealand job market sees surge in applications, fewer jobs

New Zealand's job market faces a daunting paradox: a 49% rise in applications contrasted with a 17% drop in job creation, intensifying competition for roles.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025
Fintech

Di Papadopoulos appointed as CEO of Booster from 2025

Di Papadopoulos has been appointed as CEO of Booster, succeeding as part of a strategic leadership transition by the company, effective 17th March 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025