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Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
Software-as-a-Service

Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout

Australian retailers and other regulated firms can now keep customer data in-country as Amperity adds AWS hosting in Sydney and Melbourne.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
Network Infrastructure

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

The multi-year pact should bolster Northern Ireland’s power resilience as utilities face rising cyber threats and ageing infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO
Marketing Technologies

Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears
Data Protection

SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Alexi unveils AI workflow library to boost law firm efficiency
IT Automation

Alexi unveils AI workflow library to boost law firm efficiency

Alexi has launched its Workflow Library, offering 100+ AI workflows to automate tasks and boost efficiency in law firms across various practice areas.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer

ELMO Software has appointed Mei Ching Koon as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and strengthen its HR tech presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Transforming government services securely with hybrid observability
Software-as-a-Service

Transforming government services securely with hybrid observability

Government agencies adopt AI-powered hybrid observability to enhance digital services securely, ensuring compliance and agility without increasing costs.

By Phil Beeston • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025

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Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia
Data Protection

Orca Opti launches free AI governance tool for Australia

Regulated employers can now test their AI controls in minutes, as the Brisbane firm targets stricter data rules and workplace leak risks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed
Digital Transformation

Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed

Staffing shortages and rising tax complexity could make the platform's automation a timely boost for CPA firms under pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia
Hybrid Cloud

BeyondTrust expands identity security insights to Australia

Local firms in regulated sectors can now keep identity security data onshore as scrutiny over machine and AI access intensifies.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom
Smart Cities

Sydney summit to tackle Australia data centre boom

Rising AI and cloud demand is straining power, water and planning systems as investors pour into Australia’s data centre sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2026
Braze launches AI tools for marketers & European hosting
Customer Relationship Management

Braze launches AI tools for marketers & European hosting

Marketers can now automate campaigns and keep customer data in Europe as Braze rolls out AI agents, creative tools and regional hosting.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026
International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership
Data Protection

International Women's Day: Why data sovereignty demands stronger leadership

As cloud use surges, New Zealand leaders face rising data sovereignty risks demanding clearer oversight, accountability and diverse leadership.

By Carla Forbes • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Workday adds Frankfurt data residency for EU CLM users
Digital Transformation

Workday adds Frankfurt data residency for EU CLM users

Workday offers Frankfurt data residency and new languages for its CLM tool, targeting EU sovereignty demands and secure contract hosting.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP
Financial Systems

Eminently suite-able for the NZ market: Reflecting on the rise of cloud ERP

NetSuite's cloud ERP suits New Zealand's small to medium businesses well, with scalable solutions meeting complex needs beyond basic accounting packages.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption
Network Infrastructure

AWS Auckland region opens doors for New Zealand cloud adoption

The new AWS Auckland region eases cloud adoption in New Zealand, addressing data security and sovereignty concerns while boosting innovation and reliability.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Datacentre220 reveals 'next chapter' in latest rebrand

Datacentre220 rebrands to lead New Zealand's edge computing revolution, connecting 90+ networks from its carrier-neutral Auckland facility.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025