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FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo
Digital services

FLOW launches new 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo

FLOW Digital Infrastructure is building a 30MW data centre campus in Central Tokyo, with the first 6MW building opening in early 2027 to meet rising digital demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Insight & Columbia Group forge digital partnership for maritime
Digital services

Insight & Columbia Group forge digital partnership for maritime

Insight and Columbia Group partner to deliver tailored IT and operational technology solutions, driving digital transformation across global maritime operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use
Digital services

OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
Digital services

Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth

PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Western Australia adopts new digital platform for property valuations
Digital services

Western Australia adopts new digital platform for property valuations

Western Australia has launched the VM Online platform, replacing legacy systems to deliver over one million annual property valuations digitally and efficiently.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Aug 2025
Victoria Police & Serco renew partnership, boosting efficiency
Digital services

Victoria Police & Serco renew partnership, boosting efficiency

Victoria Police and Serco have renewed their partnership, freeing over 100,000 hours annually for frontline policing through enhanced non-emergency reporting services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth
Digital services

ACS report urges action on digital skills for AUD $134bn growth

ACS urges Australia to close its digital skills gap, unlocking AUD $134bn growth and boosting jobs through a ten-point plan centred on AI and tech training.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jul 2025
Nexer Enterprise Applications names Chris Braisby Operations Director
Digital services

Nexer Enterprise Applications names Chris Braisby Operations Director

Nexer Enterprise Applications appoints Chris Braisby as Operations Director to strengthen operational strategy amid continued UK market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025
UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility
Digital services

UK firms risk losing 5% of web traffic due to poor accessibility

Over half of UK firms fail digital accessibility standards, risking 5% loss in web traffic and EU fines as new regulations take effect.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth
Digital services

ANS refreshes partner programmes to boost digital, cloud growth

ANS revamps its partner programmes to support digital and cloud growth, offering tailored services and flexibility amid shifting managed services and cloud markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade
Digital services

RETN boosts Lithuanian network with high-capacity ring upgrade

RETN has upgraded its Lithuanian network ring, boosting capacity to 500G across key cities and enhancing links to Baltic and major European hubs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
DAMAC Digital invests USD $2.3 billion in major Indonesia AI centre
Digital services

DAMAC Digital invests USD $2.3 billion in major Indonesia AI centre

DAMAC Digital is investing USD $2.3 billion in a 144MW AI-driven data centre in Cikarang, boosting Indonesia's role in Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband
Digital services

TELUS to invest CAD $2 billion in Ontario & Quebec broadband

TELUS will invest CAD $2 billion over five years to expand broadband fibre and wireless infrastructure across Ontario and Quebec, boosting connectivity and digital services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal
Digital services

University of Melbourne saves on IT costs with Rimini support deal

The University of Melbourne cuts IT costs and avoids forced upgrades by adopting Rimini Street support for its customised Oracle ERP systems, boosting digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks
Digital services

Ministry of Justice boosts cyber security with Palo Alto Networks

The UK's Ministry of Justice has strengthened its cyber security with Palo Alto Networks, boosting automated threat resolution by 400% and increasing bandwidth fivefold.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy
Digital services

Kinetic IT appoints Murray Thompson to lead advisory strategy

Kinetic IT names Major General (Retired) Murray Thompson AM CSC to lead Advisory & Transformation, boosting its cyber security and digital services strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025
Rai Way & Cubbit launch geo-distributed cloud storage in Italy
Digital services

Rai Way & Cubbit launch geo-distributed cloud storage in Italy

Rai Way and Cubbit have launched a geo-distributed cloud storage service across Italy, offering 5 petabytes of secure object storage via five new edge data centres.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025