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Outsized launches independent consulting squads in ANZ

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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Outsized rolls out pre-built independent consulting squads for ANZ banks, targeting AUD $200,000-AUD $2 million transformation projects.
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AI supercharge drives USD $3 trillion data centre boom

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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AI-driven demand is set to unleash up to USD $3 trillion in global data centre investment, doubling capacity to 200GW by 2030.
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PPDS unveils Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide signage

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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PPDS launches 37in Philips Stretch 3150 ultra-wide 32:9 signage, targeting tight retail and transport spaces with Android 13 on board.
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Infinix taps Pininfarina for NOTE 60 Ultra flagship design

Wed, 31st Dec 2025
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Infinix enlists Italian studio Pininfarina to craft its NOTE 60 Ultra, kicking off a new design-led flagship smartphone series.
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3DiVi maps global facial recognition trends to 2026

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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3DiVi's 2026 report charts facial recognition's shift into core digital identity, mapping tech, regional maturity and policy risks worldwide.
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B2B buyers rebel against 'discovery theatre' sales

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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B2B buyers are rebelling against scripted 'discovery theatre' sales, accusing vendors of wasting time, misusing AI and eroding trust.
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Trend Micro honours Vantage Markets for cybersecurity innovation

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Trend Micro names Vantage Markets a 2025 Global Customer Awards innovator, spotlighting creative cybersecurity use across sectors worldwide.
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Industrial ransomware attacks surge, manufacturing hit hardest

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Industrial ransomware attacks climbed 13% in Q3 2025 to 742 cases worldwide, with manufacturing absorbing nearly three quarters of hits.
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Physical security shifts to strategic business role

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Physical security is evolving into a strategic business function, with AI, unified platforms and hybrid cloud reshaping priorities to 2026.
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Gallagher Security maps global growth & 2026 focus

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Gallagher Security steps up global expansion with new leaders, offices and award-winning tech as it sharpens its growth focus for 2026.
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Banks face digital race as flexible credit card demand surges

Sat, 6th Dec 2025
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Consumers worldwide demand flexible, digital credit cards, pushing traditional banks to modernise or risk losing ground to agile fintech rivals.
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Cyber-extortion incidents surge as criminals target small firms

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Cyber-extortion incidents rose 44.5% to 19,000 victims, with small firms targeted most amid a fragmented, global cybercrime landscape, warns Orange Cyberdefense.
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Vistar Media launches free global DOOH creative certification

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Vistar Media has launched a free global certification to boost marketers' skills in strategic creative for digital out-of-home advertising campaigns.
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Why smart IT teams should solve device management before chasing AI

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Small firms expanding remotely face device management chaos, risking compliance crises and productivity loss before AI adoption can begin properly.
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Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney to drive OOH growth in NZ

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Vistar Media appoints Josh Turney as Account Director to boost programmatic out-of-home advertising sales amid rising demand in New Zealand.
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Equinix invests USD $22 million in Lagos data centre for Africa

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Equinix plans a USD $22 million data centre in Lagos, its first in West Africa, boosting digital infrastructure to power Nigeria's growing tech economy by 2026.
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AI to transform banking & insurance sectors by 2026, says report

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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By 2026, AI will revolutionise banking and insurance, with over half of younger adults using generative AI for financial advice, says Forrester report.
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Aryaka revamps partner programme to boost global channel growth

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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Aryaka has launched a revamped partner programme to accelerate global channel growth, boosting support and incentives for distributors and resellers worldwide.
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OVHcloud accelerator backs 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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OVHcloud's new accelerator supports 16 blockchain startups with EUR €50,000 in cloud credits, mentoring and workshops from September to November 2025.
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Norton adds new cyber defence tools for small business accounts

Fri, 5th Sep 2025
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Norton has launched Dark Web and Social Media Monitoring tools for small businesses to combat a surge in cyber threats and data breaches globally.