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Zscaler partners with SAP for secure cloud migration

Zscaler has integrated its Zero Trust Network Access service with RISE with SAP, enhancing security and simplifying cloud migration for businesses in a post-VPN era.

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

EduTech

Angela Robinson named country MD for Australia at Publicis

Angela Robinson has been appointed as Country Managing Director for Australia at Publicis Sapient, aiming to enhance digital transformation in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024

Supply Chain

Accenture enhances AI cybersecurity for Australia

Accenture has expanded its generative-AI cybersecurity services to strengthen Australian businesses against a surge in advanced digital threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: AWS' sustainable cloud push drives 99% carbon footprint reduction for Aussie users

Amazon Web Services is leading a sustainable cloud initiative that could help Australian businesses reduce their carbon footprints by up to 99%.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

How Okta partners with NextGen to enable Australian cybersecurity partners

Okta is enhancing its partnership with NextGen to expand its cybersecurity offerings in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing demand in the market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2024

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Edge Computing

IoT professional services market set to reach USD $56bn

New analysis from IoT Analytics reveals the global IoT professional services market reached USD $56 billion in 2024, growing 46% in three years.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025

Digital Transformation

Asia-Pacific firms focus AI spend on tech over talent

A new Accenture survey reveals that while 87% of Asia-Pacific businesses plan to boost generative AI investments, notably more is allocated to technology over human talent.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025

Large Language Models

SandboxAQ secures $300m to advance AI quantum tech

SandboxAQ has secured over $300 million in funding, bringing its pre-money valuation to $5.3 billion as it advances in AI and quantum technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024

Customer Experience

Salesforce unveils Agentforce 2.0 with enhanced AI agents

Salesforce has launched Agentforce 2.0, an innovative digital labour platform that enhances workforce scaling through custom AI agents and integrations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: GitLab's success in APAC and ANZ showcased in Singapore event

GitLab recently hosted its successful DevSecOps World Tour in Singapore, attracting over 200 attendees and highlighting its growing impact in APAC.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024

Digital Transformation

Appian celebrates winners of 2024 APJ Partner Awards

Appian announced its 2024 Asia-Pacific and Japan Partner Awards, celebrating partners for their notable customer engagement and innovation across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024

Supply Chain

Accenture expands AI cybersecurity services & workforce

Accenture has unveiled expanded generative AI-driven cybersecurity services to combat a staggering 223% rise in deepfake-related cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Disaster Recovery

Microsoft unveils Copilot Studio for AI-enhanced solutions

Microsoft has unveiled its Copilot Studio autonomous agents in preview, promising AI-driven innovations to reshape business operations at Ignite 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Microsoft, Accenture & Avanade team up for AI transformation

Microsoft, Accenture, and Avanade are joining forces to revolutionise industries by implementing generative AI and Copilot technologies across various sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Celonis expands ANZ footprint with bold growth plans

Celonis is expanding its presence in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for growth and partnerships while targeting the broader Asia-Pacific market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Oct 2024

Digital Transformation

Celonis reveals AgentC to enhance AI with process insight

Celonis has launched AgentC, a suite of AI agents enhanced with process intelligence, aimed at streamlining enterprise applications and boosting efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2024

Generative AI

Accenture, NVIDIA boost AI adoption with new business unit

Accenture and NVIDIA launch a new business unit to promote AI adoption, aiming to meet the surging demand sparked by USD $3 billion in bookings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024

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Latos unveils swift AI-ready edge data centres in the UK

Latos has unveiled plans for small-scale volumetric data centres at the network edge, designed to bolster AI applications and enhance computing capacity across the UK.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025