Global Stories

Intel & IBM partner to launch AI accelerators on IBM Cloud

Intel and IBM will deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud by early 2025, aiming to scale enterprise AI efficiently while ensuring security and resiliency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Virtualisation

Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028

Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024

Quantum Computing

DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day

DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024

Government

Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Firewalls

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Virtualisation

Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes

Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate

IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Ransomware

Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships

Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Generative AI

AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with Andrew Gunnis

Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Hybrid Cloud

IBM appoints Hans Dekkers as GM of Asia Pacific

IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Hyperscale

Arcanum AI inks deal with AWS, expands into Australian market

Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Hybrid Cloud

Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034

The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Jul 2024

Hyperscale

Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as new CEO, John Twine shifts role

Advent One appoints Jason Dixon as CEO, succeeding John Twine. Twine remains on the Board as Non-Executive Director. The company eyes continued growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Cartech

Harte Hanks launches new Demand Generation service for SMEs

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Data Protection

Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence

Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2024

Private Cloud

Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million

IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Aug 2024

Supply Chain

How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing

The integration of AI with ERP systems is set to revolutionise the Australian manufacturing sector, enhancing efficiency and potentially boosting productivity by 40%.

By James Robinson • 5 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director

Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon

The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales

Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024