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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Data Analytics

Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities

Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation
Human Capital Management

Defra awards Atos GBP £150m contract for IT modernisation

The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs has signed a five-year contract worth GBP £150m with Atos to enhance IT and sustainability services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager
EduTech

Lánluas appoints Nick Gibson as UK & Ireland Manager

Lánluas has appointed Nick Gibson as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland to enhance support for TechnologyOne customers amid rising consultancy demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new leaders to boost ANZ public sector growth

SAP has appointed Brian Senior and Gretta Svendsen as Executive General Managers in Australia and New Zealand to boost public sector engagement and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement
Digital Transformation

Tech leaders support AI investment in UK Spring Statement

The UK's recent Spring Statement has sparked enthusiasm among tech leaders, who back the Chancellor's GBP £3.25 billion investment in AI for public service efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use
EduTech

UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use

The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions
Digital Transformation

Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions

Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal
Data Protection

Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal

Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025

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Tech Mahindra partners with Nuix for AI-driven fraud solutions
Unified Communications

Tech Mahindra partners with Nuix for AI-driven fraud solutions

Tech Mahindra has formed a strategic partnership with Nuix to enhance cyber and fraud detection for global enterprises using AI-powered analytics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use
Digital Transformation

UK government urged to modernise for effective AI use

The UK government's use of artificial intelligence is under scrutiny, with experts highlighting urgent investment needs to overcome barriers and enhance public services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services
Digital Transformation

AI agents poised to enhance Canadian government services

A Salesforce report reveals Canadians waste over 30 hours yearly on government services, highlighting calls for improved efficiency and AI-assisted support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform
Digital Transformation

Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform

The UK government unveils its Transformation Fund to boost AI adoption in the public sector, aiming to address skills shortages and enhance digital reform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme
Data Analytics

Databricks partners with NSW to expand AI skills programme

Databricks has partnered with the New South Wales Government to enhance its AI and data academy, aiming to upskill over 100 staff members in the next year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost
EduTech

LSE partners with Globality for AI-driven procurement boost

The London School of Economics has partnered with Globality to enhance procurement efficiency using AI technology amid budget pressures in higher education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors
Risk & Compliance

WorkSafe to spend $2.7m on additional inspectors

More inspectors will be deployed to construction, manufacturing, forestry and agriculture as WorkSafe seeks to curb work-related harm.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
Bipartisanship at Investment Summit ‘encouraging’
Data Analytics

Bipartisanship at Investment Summit ‘encouraging’

Shared support from major parties at the New Zealand Infrastructure Investment Summit has raised hopes for a steadier project pipeline.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 16th Mar 2025