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Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ
Unified Communications

Wavelink to distribute Acromove edge-cloud systems in ANZ

Remote Australian and New Zealand sites will get faster access to edge AI and private 5G as Wavelink builds a new partner channel.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
EduTech

Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy

A skills shortage looms as Victoria’s datacentre sector expands, with a fee-free academy set to train 48 students for in-demand roles.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise
Network Infrastructure

Aquablue opens Morristown HQ after 40% workforce rise

The move puts the communications aggregator closer to New York's financial sector as demand rises for simplified global network management.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment
Firewalls

Stelia & Nokia team up on enterprise AI deployment

Enterprise buyers now face tougher demands on governance and connectivity as AI moves from pilots into production across distributed sites.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Start Tech boss urges MSPs to focus on business needs
Digital Transformation

Start Tech boss urges MSPs to focus on business needs

Managed service providers risk missing client needs if they chase AI hype first, Ian Groves told an industry event in London.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety
Unified Communications

Zetifi's connectivity solutions drive fleet and worker safety

Remote crews can now stay connected and monitored through Zetifi’s multi-network system, reducing risk and unnecessary check-ins in the field.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 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
Boomi tops 2026 Gartner iPaaS rankings for execution
Software-as-a-Service

Boomi tops 2026 Gartner iPaaS rankings for execution

Boomi tops Gartner's 2026 iPaaS Magic Quadrant for Ability to Execute, extending its run in the Leaders segment to a 12th year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026

3DiVi charts a six-stage global face recognition lifecycle to 2026, showing regions split by regulation pace, infrastructure and politics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Connectivity stories

Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks
Unified Communications

Schnell LiFi eyes Canada expansion after Fedeli talks

Ontario will be the first Canadian test bed for light-based networking as Schnell LiFi targets government, defence and smart city sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Virgin Media O2 helps one million get online in UK
eLearning

Virgin Media O2 helps one million get online in UK

Free data, donated devices and rural coverage have helped one million digitally excluded people in the UK get online, Virgin Media O2 said.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Mar 2026
Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre
Unified Communications

Bentswood Hub gets free full-fibre broadband from nexfibre

The free two-year service will give young people at Bentswood Hub faster access to homework help, digital skills and online support.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity
Disaster Recovery

CWCS opens Nottingham data centre to boost capacity

The Beeston site gives customers more secure rack space and lower-energy hosting as CWCS doubles down on colocation demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026
BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
Unified Communications

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
NHS telephony faces hidden risks in PSTN switch-off
Unified Communications

NHS telephony faces hidden risks in PSTN switch-off

NHS telecoms overhaul exposes hidden legacy risks as PSTN retirement and pandemic pressures force trusts to confront fragile systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 pays GBP £6.6m to recycle 85,500 devices
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 pays GBP £6.6m to recycle 85,500 devices

Virgin Media O2 paid GBP £6.6m to customers for 85,500 unwanted devices in 2025, highlighting e-waste risks and data security fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
EduTech

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks

Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.

By David Plummer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026