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Unit4 makes Success4U default model for ERPx delivery

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Unit4 makes its Success4U subscription the default model for ERPx and ERP delivery, promising faster, more predictable SaaS rollouts.
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Google disrupts China-linked cyber espionage on telecoms

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Google says it has crippled a China-linked cyber espionage group accused of hacking telecoms and governments in at least 42 countries.
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Hitachi Vantara tops APeJ high-end storage rankings

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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storage
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Hitachi Vantara claims top APeJ spot in IDC's Q3 2025 rankings for high-end external storage, leading key markets including India and Korea.
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Securonix promotes Ajay Biyani to lead APJ strategy

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Securonix has promoted Ajay Biyani to Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan, tasking him with spearheading regional growth.
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TechnologyOne unveils AI Guide for councils, students

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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saas
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edutech
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data protection
TechnologyOne launches Guide, an AI assistant to streamline council services and student support across Australia and New Zealand.
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GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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malware
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
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Apricorn gains AS9100 for aerospace-grade USB security

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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data protection
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Apricorn wins AS9100 certification, becoming the sole maker of hardware-encrypted USB drives approved to aerospace and defence standards.
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Nintex updates K2 on-prem platform for secure workflows

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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data protection
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devops
Nintex refreshes its K2 on-prem platform with new custom UI controls, accessibility upgrades and deeper diagnostics for secure workflows.
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Firmus picks VAST Data OS to power APAC AI factories

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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dc
Firmus selects VAST Data OS to underpin sovereign, energy-aware AI factories across APAC, targeting tens of thousands of GPUs.
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AI drives cyber budgets yet remains first on the chop list

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
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socs
AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.
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Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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sdn
Contrivian to merge with Big Network, unifying edge and LEO-focused software into a single platform for resilient hybrid connectivity.
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CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
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FinTechs push Canberra for fairer tenders, funding

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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crypto
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fintech
FinTech Australia urges Canberra to open tenders to smaller players and revamp startup funding settings in its pre-budget pitch.
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PMT grows DAS footprint to boost critical connectivity

Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
PMT Communications expands DAS projects across Australian states to strengthen in-building mobile coverage for critical services.
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Australia's costly inbox problem - are emails killing the nation's productivity?

Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rpa
Australia's clogged inboxes are quietly draining productivity, but AI-powered “communications mining” may finally turn email into an asset.
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Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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devops
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encryption
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cloud security
Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 opens registration in London

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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uc
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network infrastructure
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smart cities
Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.
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Cayosoft posts 76% ARR surge on identity recovery boom

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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saas
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dr
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hybrid cloud
Cayosoft posts 76% ARR jump for 2025 as identity recovery demand soars and it wins major public sector and enterprise customers.
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Healthcare tops cyber attacks on Australian OT & IoT

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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manufacturing
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iot security
Healthcare is now the prime target for OT and IoT cyber attacks in Australia, as security alerts per organisation surge to third globally.
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ActiveState unveils 79m-strong secure open source catalogue

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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application security
ActiveState launches a 79m-component secure open source catalogue to centralise software supply chains and cut enterprise vulnerability risk.