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CDC Data Centres NZ swings to loss despite rental growth
Data centers

CDC Data Centres NZ swings to loss despite rental growth

A NZD $145.6 million property revaluation loss and higher financing costs pushed the data centre operator to a NZD $87.7 million annual deficit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2026
AMD buys MEXT to boost data centre memory efficiency
Virtualisation

AMD buys MEXT to boost data centre memory efficiency

Rising memory demand in AI and cloud systems could push operators to rethink costly DRAM-heavy builds after the acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus updates Hospitality Edition with AI & Wi-Fi 7

Hotels can cut support calls and upgrade costs as the latest RUCKUS One edition adds AI network monitoring, property system links and Wi-Fi 7.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2026
Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge
Supply Chain

Europe space sector doubts grow over scaling challenge

Two-thirds of aerospace decision-makers now question whether Europe can turn space expertise into industrial output fast enough to compete globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Study finds technology investment gap across businesses
Data Protection

Study finds technology investment gap across businesses

Most firms still judge tech buys on upfront price, even as security, efficiency and long-term value increasingly drive business risk.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI
Semiconductors

Record semiconductor equipment billings rise 14% on AI

Investment in chipmaking tools hit a record USD $36.55 billion in the first quarter as AI demand kept factories expanding.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline
Unified Communications

NGMN urges simpler 6G migration with MRSS baseline

Operators risk higher costs and fragmented networks unless 6G migration is simplified, with standards still expected in the early 2030s.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe
Data Protection

Small business tech demand lifts reseller prices in Europe

Smaller firms' shift towards higher-spec devices is widening Europe's pricing gap, with reseller average selling prices rising far faster than retail chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow
Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow

Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025
IT services

Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025

Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month
Biometrics

PMT wins three data centre security deals in record month

Data centre work is set to lift future revenue, with PMT booking three multi-million-dollar security contracts in its strongest month to date.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

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Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending
Data Analytics

Lloyds survey: UK financial firms boost AI spending

AI and emerging tech are becoming a growth priority for UK lenders and insurers, with 91% expecting higher spending over the next year.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2026
Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption
Private Cloud

Rising hardware costs accelerate shift to private cloud adoption

Higher hardware prices and longer lead times are pushing Australian firms towards private cloud for steadier costs and onshore data control.

By Dan Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries
Power / Energy

Fiji resorts cut diesel use with solar & batteries

Electricity costs at three Yasawa Islands resorts are set to fall as off-grid solar cuts diesel use by about half next year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Jun 2026
Ageing bulk-handling gear threatens Australia exports
Engineering

Ageing bulk-handling gear threatens Australia exports

A shortage of specialist support is leaving ageing bulk-handling machines at Australian mines and ports at risk of costly export delays.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds
Network Infrastructure

UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds

Weak networks and poor data are leaving most UK AI projects short of returns, as firms keep ramping up spending to avoid falling behind.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens
Fintech

Windcave profit rises as cash position strengthens

Stronger operating cash flow lifted Windcave's year-end cash balance to NZD $108.1 million, even as revenue was broadly flat.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026