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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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JAVLN buys organiseit to boost APAC insurtech reach

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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JAVLN acquires Australian document manager organiseit after AUD $6 million raise, deepening its APAC insurtech footprint and cloud offering.
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Veeam completes USD $1.725b AI security takeover

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Veeam seals USD $1.725b Securiti AI deal to build a single trusted platform for data resilience, security and governance in AI systems.
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Atturra caps 2025 with major APAC tech awards haul

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Atturra closes 2025 with a sweep of APAC tech and industry awards, cementing its rise as a regional IT services heavyweight.
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Prometheus acquires Actenum to boost AI scheduling

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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Prometheus buys Canadian AI scheduler Actenum to sharpen data-driven planning for asset-heavy sectors from oil and gas to utilities.
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ServiceNow buys Moveworks to build AI 'front door'

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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ServiceNow buys AI assistant specialist Moveworks to create a single conversational 'front door' into automated workflows across the enterprise.
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DTSL appoints Mark Muru as new Group Chief Executive

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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DTSL names former Datacom leader Mark Muru as Group Chief Executive, as founder Ian McGough shifts to a strategic growth and M&A role.
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Forrester tips AI-native clouds & digital workers by 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Forrester predicts AI-native clouds will reap USD $20 billion and digital workers will reshape enterprise software and development by 2026.
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Amber Technology to distribute Blaze by Sonance in ANZ

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Amber Technology will distribute Blaze by Sonance from 2026, boosting pro and commercial audio offerings across Australia and New Zealand.
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Odigo acquisition boosts ALE Connect hybrid CCaaS push

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Odigo's takeover of Akio deepens its ALE Connect alliance with Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, accelerating hybrid CCaaS and agentic AI innovation.
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Expereo to manage Kingspan Light, Air + Water network

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Expereo wins global deal to unify Kingspan Light, Air + Water's network across 100 sites, replacing fragmented local connectivity setups.
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Explainer: Should Big Tech own Hollywood?

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Netflix's USD $72 billion bid for Warner Bros raises a stark question: is Hollywood's future in the hands of Silicon Valley's algorithms?.
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Leaders to prioritise clarity & trust as AI faces major reset

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Business and tech leaders will prioritise clarity and trust in AI, focusing on targeted adoption and transparent communication amid rising security risks.
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Paragon secures EUR €585 million to fund global growth & tech

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
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Australia leads global deal growth in tech & marketing sectors

Wed, 26th Nov 2025
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Australia leads global growth in tech and marketing deals, rising 3% amid falling activity in the US and Europe due to AI adoption and private equity interest.
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Ransomware attacks surge in Australia & New Zealand on holidays

Tue, 25th Nov 2025
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Ransomware attacks in Australia and New Zealand spike during holidays and weekends, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing to disrupt organisations.
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Ransomware attacks peak during holidays & major business events

Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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A global study reveals 52% of ransomware attacks strike during holidays, weekends, and major corporate events, exploiting reduced cybersecurity staffing.
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Hidden costs in finance teams threaten company growth ambitions

Sun, 23rd Nov 2025
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Hidden inefficiencies in finance teams, including manual processes and data errors, are undermining firms' ambitions for growth and expansion, research shows.
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Kaseya predicts AI risks, job shifts & MSP growth as IT evolves

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Kaseya forecasts AI risks, job cuts, and growth opportunities as managed service providers adapt to evolving tech, cybersecurity, and sustainability demands.
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Kate Driver rejoins DLA Piper to boost Auckland funds practice

Wed, 12th Nov 2025
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Kate Driver has rejoined DLA Piper in Auckland as senior associate, enhancing the firm's Investment Management & Funds practice with her global expertise.