Digital services stories
Canada pulls back on Digital Services Tax to advance US trade talks
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Trump previously stalled trade talks with Canada in protest over its new 3% Digital Services Tax on major tech firms, escalating bilateral tensions.
Fiji central bank leads push for stronger national cyber resilience
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The Reserve Bank of Fiji is spearheading efforts to enhance national cyber resilience amid rapid digital growth, urging collaboration between public and private sectors.
SIOS & FCS InfoTech team up to boost IT resilience in India, GCC
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SIOS Technology and FCS InfoTech partner to enhance IT resilience with high availability and disaster recovery solutions in India and the GCC region.
Queensland budget promises AUD $130m boost for small business
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Queensland's 2025-26 budget pledges AUD $130 million to support 495,000 small businesses and launches a AUD $1 billion fund for digital public services.
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust
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Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.
Cybit sells Cybit Cyber to Viatel as both firms focus on growth
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Cybit sells its enterprise security division Cybit Cyber to Viatel, enabling both firms to focus on distinct growth and market strategies in technology services.
Targa Telematics & Volvo link vehicle data for fleet efficiency
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Targa Telematics partners with Volvo Cars to integrate real-time vehicle data across Europe, enhancing fleet management without aftermarket installations.
Indosat & Transsion partner to boost rural digital access
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Transsion partner to boost affordable digital access in rural Indonesia via integrated services and devices.
Travel eSIM market set for growth as awareness remains low
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Only 23% of consumers in the US, UK and China have used eSIMs, though 49% are open to travel eSIMs once informed, showing strong growth potential.
Oracle launches air-gapped cloud for security & sovereignty
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Oracle launches Compute Cloud@Customer Isolated, an air-gapped cloud service boosting security and data sovereignty for governments and regulated sectors.
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
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Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.
Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
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Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.
CyrusOne invests GBP £1.2 billion in sustainable data centre
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CyrusOne plans a GBP £1.2 billion sustainable data centre in Buckinghamshire, creating 540 jobs and advancing the UK’s digital infrastructure.
SentinelOne celebrates four Australian winners at APJ awards
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SentinelOne has honoured four Australian partners, including SALTT Technologies and Novo3, at its 2025 APJ awards for excellence in enterprise security collaboration.
Orchestrating Identity gains dual Kantara certification in UK
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Orchestrating Identity secured dual Kantara certification in the UK, becoming one of six firms certified for both identity and orchestration services under the new trust framework.
GoTo Financial completes Jakarta cloud move with Alibaba Cloud
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GoTo Financial has completed migrating its infrastructure to Alibaba Cloud's Jakarta data centres, boosting data sovereignty and service efficiency for over 20 million users.
The EU Accessibility Act and what it means for UK digital businesses
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From 28 June 2025, UK digital businesses trading with the EU must comply with the European Accessibility Act, ensuring online services are accessible to all users.
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.
Tata enhances Asia data links with TGN-IA2 submarine cable
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Tata Communications integrates the TGN-IA2 submarine cable, boosting high-capacity, low-latency data links across Asia for enterprises and hyperscalers.
Indosat approves dividend payout, advances AI transformation
Fri, 30th May 2025
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison approved a cash dividend of IDR83.3 per share and advances its AI-driven tech transformation for 2024.