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Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive

Thu, 19th Jun 2025
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Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.
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Tuatahi & Ventia sign NZD $110 million fibre network deal

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Tuatahi First Fibre has appointed Ventia as its primary partner in a NZD $110 million deal to support its expanding fibre broadband network across New Zealand.
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inTechnology marks 25th year with intechnology.com acquisition

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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inTechnology celebrates 25 years by acquiring intechnology.com, enhancing its global digital presence as it expands into North America and Asia Pacific.
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Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Tue, 17th Jun 2025
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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.
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Transport sector faces rising cyber risks amid AI boom

Thu, 12th Jun 2025
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A survey reveals transport firms face rising cyber risks and cost pressures amid surging AI adoption, with 81% citing cybersecurity as their top networking challenge.
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SX Tasman Express to boost Australia–New Zealand bandwidth

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Southern Cross, Alcatel Submarine Networks and OMS Group will build the SX Tasman Express, adding 400Tbps capacity between Sydney and Auckland by 2028.
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The Evolution Platform: Empowering businesses to thrive in a dynamic digital world

Wed, 4th Jun 2025
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Orange Business launches the Evolution Platform, reducing network costs up to 60% and enabling seamless digital transformation for global enterprises.
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BW Digital sets 1.2 Tb/s record on Hawaiki cable with Ciena

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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BW Digital has set a new data record, transmitting 1.2 Tb/s per wavelength over 4,300km of the Hawaiki Transpacific Cable using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme.
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New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds

Tue, 27th May 2025
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A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.
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Vertiv opens new Sydney HQ with customer experience centre

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Vertiv has opened its new Sydney HQ with the first Customer Experience Centre in Australia, enhancing support for the nation's growing digital economy.
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Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Enterprises must prioritise cloud optimisation in 2025 to meet AI demands, cut costs, boost security, and drive sustainability in cloud computing.
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Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.
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Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Lenovo research reveals 81% of IT leaders prioritise productivity, yet under half feel their digital workplaces effectively support transformation with Gen AI.
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Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.
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Exclusive: How sustainability challenges are putting data centres under pressure

Mon, 12th May 2025
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The global rush to build data centres amid AI boom faces mounting sustainability challenges, threatening their long-term viability and essential services.
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Innovation forges a secure & sustainable technology future

Fri, 9th May 2025
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On World Technology Day, leaders from Axiado and Xpedeon underscore innovation's role in fostering sustainable, secure, and resilient digital and construction futures.
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Hyundai deploys HCloud in global Equinix centres for car services

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Hyundai Motor Group is deploying its private HCloud platform in Equinix data centres globally to enhance connected car services for over 10 million users.
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Safe Software unveils FME updates for secure API & AR digital twins

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Safe Software unveils FME Data Virtualization and FME Realize, enhancing data integration and digital twin access for real-time decision-making on iOS devices.
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Cisco unveils quantum entanglement chip & opens new lab

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Cisco unveils a prototype Quantum Network Entanglement Chip and opens a dedicated quantum research lab in Santa Monica to advance quantum networking tech.
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Kaspersky study: 71% in Asia Pacific back Cyber Immunity

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Seventy-one per cent of Asia Pacific cybersecurity experts back Cyber Immunity as an effective defence, says Kaspersky's study of 850 professionals.