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University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul
EduTech

University of Canterbury adopts Workday for digital overhaul

The University of Canterbury will scrap its Oracle system in favour of Workday to centralise data and enhance operations as part of a major digital overhaul.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2024
Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest
Firewalls

Paris 2024 Olympics face rising cybersecurity threats reports suggest

As the 2024 Paris Olympics approach, Palo Alto Networks warns of heightened cybersecurity threats, urging enterprises to adopt robust security measures.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics
Unified Communications

Cybersecurity fears rise ahead of 2024 Paris Olympics

As the 2024 Paris Olympics near, cybersecurity fears rise, with experts warning of imminent threats, including AI-driven DDoS attacks and hacktivism.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
TeamViewer leads connected worker platforms with AR solutions
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer leads connected worker platforms with AR solutions

TeamViewer dominates the AR-connected worker platform space, topping the PAC Innovation Radar 2024, showcasing robust strategies and industry partnerships.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024
SolarWinds celebrates multiple awards for products & execs
Data Analytics

SolarWinds celebrates multiple awards for products & execs

SolarWinds garnered multiple accolades in early 2024 for its innovative IT management solutions, celebrating executives and product advancements.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management
Software-as-a-Service

Study reveals SGD$2.4 trillion loss due to poor agreement management

New research by Docusign and Deloitte exposes the Agreement Trap, causing a global loss of SGD$2.4 trillion annually due to outdated agreement management systems.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
TEAM IM launches NZ's first sovereign hyperscale cloud
Platform-as-a-Service

TEAM IM launches NZ's first sovereign hyperscale cloud

TEAM IM unveils New Zealand's first sovereign hyperscale cloud, set to launch in August 2024 with Oracle Alloy, offering over 100 OCI services to ensure data sovereignty.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024
Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con
Gaming

Crunchyroll to unveil new brand identity at San Diego Comic Con

Crunchyroll will unveil a refreshed brand identity at SDCC, featuring a modernised logo, updated font, vibrant colours, and new anime-inspired elements.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges
Edge Computing

FSIs to boost IT modernisation spend while facing GenAI challenges

Financial services institutions plan to raise IT modernisation spending by 33% in 2024 despite concerns about meeting the data demands of generative AI.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems
Unified Communications

The surprising soft ROI of cloud ERP systems

Despite the clear financial benefits of cloud ERP systems, a new study reveals that the softer, less tangible returns may be even more impactful for businesses.

By Annexa • 7 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series
Network Infrastructure

SECOM upgrades rural broadband with Infinera's XTM Series

SECOM is modernising its network with Infinera's XTM Series, enhancing connectivity for homes, schools, and businesses.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening
Semiconductors

Logicalis expands APAC operations with new Malaysia office opening

Logicalis has inaugurated its Malaysia office, uniting regional teams and enhancing services in APAC, including a new SOC for advanced threat detection and response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024
Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director
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
Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance
Payment Technologies

Monoova & Guidewire join forces to modernise Aus insurance

Monoova partners with Guidewire to modernise Australian insurance payments, introducing new methods like PayTo to replace direct debits by 2030 and enhance client satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Vertiv celebrates partners & launches AI hub at Asia summit
Unified Communications

Vertiv celebrates partners & launches AI hub at Asia summit

Vertiv celebrated its partners and launched a new AI Hub, fostering innovation and collaboration, at its Asia Channel Summit in Cambodia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal
Unified Communications

Nest extends contract with Nexer Digital in GBP £1.3m deal

Nest has extended its contract with Nexer Digital for up to GBP £1.3 million to enhance its user-centred pension services for 11 million members.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees
Customer Experience

UK SMEs face cloud migration challenges, warns Six Degrees

Six Degrees' UK SME Cloud Intelligence Report 2024 reveals 80% of mid-market firms face unexpected costs in cloud migrations, urging a strategic approach.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Victorian OPP launches Amicus system to boost efficiency
Digital Transformation

Victorian OPP launches Amicus system to boost efficiency

Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions has launched 'Amicus', a new AI-driven system on Appian to streamline prosecutorial processes.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024