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Confluent unveils Tableflow for real-time analytics with Delta Lake

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Confluent’s Tableflow now integrates with Delta Lake and Databricks Unity Catalog, enabling real-time analytics and AI with governed data across multicloud environments.
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Confluent launches advanced Streaming Agents to boost AI agility

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Confluent unveils advanced Streaming Agents, enabling faster, real-time AI agent development with minimal coding and enhanced observability for enterprises.
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AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights

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AVEVA upgrades its CONNECT platform to unify industrial data, enhancing digital twin solutions and boosting sustainability and efficiency in industries worldwide.
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DoiT acquires CloudWize to boost multi-cloud security and consolidate risk

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DoiT has acquired CloudWize for $250m, enhancing its Cloud Intelligence platform with advanced multi-cloud security and compliance features.
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Arinco integrates D6 Consulting to expand AI transformation focus

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Arinco has integrated D6 Consulting, forming an AI Transformation practice to boost business consulting and program delivery across Australia and New Zealand.
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Cyware & Microsoft partner to streamline threat intelligence sharing

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Cyware partners with Microsoft to enable seamless bi-directional threat intelligence sharing between Cyware and Microsoft Sentinel, enhancing security operations.
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Defakto raises $30.75 million to secure non-human identities

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Defakto has raised $30.75 million to develop a platform securing non-human identities across enterprises, tackling risks from static credentials and AI agents.
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Rubrik unveils Agent Cloud to govern & remediate AI agent risks

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Rubrik launches Agent Cloud, a platform enabling enterprises to monitor, govern and remediate risks from AI agents, enhancing control and security in AI adoption.
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AWS outage sparks global disruption across banking & services

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An AWS outage on 20 October 2025 caused global disruption, hitting platforms like Amazon, Snapchat, Coinbase, HMRC and Lloyds Bank, affecting millions worldwide.
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Rackspace cuts emissions by 10% & targets net zero by 2045

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Rackspace Technology cut emissions by 10% in a year and aims for net-zero carbon by 2045, backed by Science Based Targets initiative validation.
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Faster cloud adoption could save NZD $3.6 billion for NZ government

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New Zealand could save NZD $3.6 billion by 2035 by accelerating cloud adoption in government, boosting productivity and improving public services.
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Server vs cloud: What every insurance broker needs to know about their technology choice

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Choosing between server and cloud software is crucial for insurance brokers seeking security, scalability and reliable access to client data anywhere.
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Veeam Data Cloud launch empowers MSPs with unified SaaS tools

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Veeam launches Data Cloud for MSPs, offering a unified SaaS platform that streamlines data protection across Microsoft 365 and other workloads globally.
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Tessell launches Exadata Integration for multi-cloud Oracle AI

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Tessell launches Exadata Integration, enabling seamless Oracle Database use across OCI, Azure, Google Cloud and AWS for AI-ready multi-cloud environments.
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Oracle Database@Azure expands global reach, drives AI adoption

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Oracle Database@Azure now spans 28 regions, enabling global firms like Activision Blizzard to accelerate cloud migration and AI-driven insights seamlessly.
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Oracle unveils Autonomous AI Lakehouse for seamless open data

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Oracle launches Autonomous AI Lakehouse, enabling secure, open data access and AI analytics across multicloud environments including AWS, Azure, and Oracle Cloud.
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Oracle launches universal credits to simplify multicloud usage

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Oracle launches Multicloud Universal Credits, enabling simpler management and flexible use of Oracle services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI.
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Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security

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The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.
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Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

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Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA’s AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.
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Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

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Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.