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Exclusive: Yubico's Ronnie Manning discusses the importance of 'the human touch'

Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
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Yubico's Ronnie Manning says physical security keys, like YubiKey, provide a vital human touch in combating AI-driven cyber threats and scams.
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APJ region accelerates AI adoption as Dell rolls out new innovations

Fri, 30th May 2025
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Dell leads AI innovation surge in Asia Pacific and Japan, unveiling new tech and partnerships to drive adoption across industries and scale AI solutions.
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Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.
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Exclusive: Dell's Satish Iyer on AI innovation, startup partnerships and what comes next

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Satish Iyer of Dell shares insights on AI innovation, startup collaborations, and future tech trends, including quantum computing's potential impact.
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Exclusive: Dell integrates security at the heart of AI innovation

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Dell integrates security throughout its AI factory, aiming to secure AI innovation from design to deployment amid rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Exclusive: How Dell's infrastructure promises simplified data centres

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Dell Technologies pioneers disaggregated infrastructure, blending flexibility and simplicity for efficient, automated data centres amid rising AI demands.
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Exclusive: DigiCert eyes growth in ANZ as cyber threats escalate

Mon, 26th May 2025
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DigiCert plans growth in ANZ amid rising cyber attacks and quantum computing threats, boosting digital trust with local deployment of DigiCert ONE platform.
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Exclusive: Informatica launches AI agents to transform data management

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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Informatica unveils CLAIRE Agents, autonomous AI tools plus a no-code platform to revolutionise enterprise data management and intelligent workflows.
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Exclusive: Elastic eyes global partner growth from ANZ base

Mon, 19th May 2025
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Elastic's Andrew Habgood aims to grow its partner network from Australia and New Zealand, leveraging local insights to expand globally amid rising demand.
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Exclusive: Appian's Marc Wilson on why AI needs process to deliver business value

Fri, 16th May 2025
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Appian's Marc Wilson says AI must be embedded into core workflows to deliver real business value, warning against treating AI as a standalone solution.
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Exclusive: Rolf Bienert discusses OpenADR Alliance's growth amid electrification shift

Thu, 15th May 2025
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OpenADR Alliance, led by Rolf Bienert, accelerates energy management amid electrification shift, enabling smarter EV charging and dynamic pricing globally.
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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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SAS takes measured path with AI to deliver real-world gains

Fri, 9th May 2025
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While big tech boasts bleeding-edge AI, SAS says it's quietly building tools that deliver measurable returns for government, industry and health.
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How the Orlando Magic are reinventing fandom with data and AI

Thu, 8th May 2025
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The Orlando Magic and SAS are revolutionising fandom by using data and AI to personalise experiences, boost ticket sales, and deepen fan engagement.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
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Exclusive: How Greenbox tackles tech waste with data security focus

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Wayne Angus, Country Manager of Greenbox, highlights the urgent need for data security and environmental sustainability in tech waste management across Australasia.
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Exclusive: CommScope's Russell Julius dives into GigaReach XL

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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CommScope's GigaReach XL now extends structured cabling reach to 250 metres, simplifying installations and cutting costs in large facilities, says Russell Julius.
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Exclusive: Celonis' Peter Budweiser on transforming the digital supply chain

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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Peter Budweiser of Celonis urges that visibility and real-time data are essential for transforming supply chains amid ongoing global disruptions.
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Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
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Titan of Tech - Jayme Fishman of Avalara

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Jayme Fishman, Avalara's President since 2020, leads a global team focused on AI-driven tax compliance and transforming e-invoicing worldwide.