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Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age
Data Protection

Cloud-based connectivity as a business enabler in the IoT age

Remote device management is becoming a core cost and security issue as firms scale IoT fleets across countries and networks.

By Dr Philipp Schulte • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Topps Tiles launches trade app for UK professionals
Digital Transformation

Topps Tiles launches trade app for UK professionals

Trade professionals across the UK can now check stock, track orders and manage purchases on mobile as Topps Tiles expands digital services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Housing digital services face trust gap, Granicus warns
Digital Transformation

Housing digital services face trust gap, Granicus warns

Nearly half of UK citizens distrust AI in public housing services, despite workers reporting strong confidence in accessibility and delivery by 2028.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform
Clean technologies

Root & Branch launches web sustainability platform

Companies struggling to account for digital emissions now have a tool that traces website energy use to individual customer actions and hardware.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Public Digital promotes Lauren Kahn & Gurpreet Sehmi
Digital Transformation

Public Digital promotes Lauren Kahn & Gurpreet Sehmi

The consultancy now puts two revenue-driving practices under new partners as demand for public sector digital advice grows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Digital services stories

Invercargill council completes first cloud payroll
Software-as-a-Service

Invercargill council completes first cloud payroll

The new platform should improve payroll accuracy and reporting for about 550 staff as the council phases out ageing systems across its operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 4 days ago
Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10
Digital Transformation

Bir launches AI payment assistant in Azerbaijan's m10

The chat-based tool aims to cut the steps between opening m10 and paying bills, as digital payments gain ground in Azerbaijan.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 4 days ago
AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search
DevOps

AWS adds Bedrock web search & DynamoDB vector search

Customers can now build AI apps with live web data and vector search in one AWS stack, reducing database sprawl and latency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Iron Mountain raises guidance after record second quarter
Digital Transformation

Iron Mountain raises guidance after record second quarter

Stronger demand in data centres and storage helped Iron Mountain swing to a profit and lift full-year guidance after a record quarter.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
TP named visionary leader in Asia-Pacific Frost Radar
Digital Transformation

TP named visionary leader in Asia-Pacific Frost Radar

Asia-Pacific customer experience providers are under pressure to prove AI delivers measurable gains, with TP scoring highest on innovation and growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches AI tools for mainframe migration
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches AI tools for mainframe migration

Banks and insurers could cut migration risk as Google Cloud's new AI suite maps legacy logic, tests parity and shifts data incrementally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Leading Edge Data Centres names new Chief Executive
Network Infrastructure

Leading Edge Data Centres names new Chief Executive

Regional Australia's data infrastructure push gets a boost as Joe Craparotta takes over to drive expansion beyond major cities.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director
Data Protection

Iron Mountain names Del Giudice as ANZ Managing Director

Demand for data management and AI services is rising in Australia and New Zealand, and Iron Mountain has hired Dominic Del Giudice to capitalise.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Digital services stories

Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore
Virtual Private Networks

Revolut adds foodpanda & ChatGPT Go perks in Singapore

Eligible Singapore users will get dining and AI perks as Revolut tries to make paid plans more compelling against rivals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Your Reformer appoints new Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Your Reformer appoints new Chief Technology Officer

The connected fitness group is widening its subscription and software push as it expands across the US and Europe, with Jason Ellis joining to lead technology.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award
Software-as-a-Service

EY New Zealand names 16 finalists for entrepreneur award

The shortlist spans software, biotech and retail, highlighting the breadth of New Zealand firms vying for EY's 2026 entrepreneur prize.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Babeltext expands translation platform to 249 languages
Software-as-a-Service

Babeltext expands translation platform to 249 languages

The Sydney-based firm says the upgrade could help agencies handle routine multilingual enquiries faster, while keeping humans in the loop.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month