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Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption
Digital Transformation

Riverbed says go from ticket queues to zero disruption

AI-driven support tools could cut employee downtime, as Riverbed argues that fewer tickets may still hide unresolved problems.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last week
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
Digital Transformation

Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push

The deal is set to add immediate revenue and earnings, while keeping all DXLabs staff in place to support Vection’s Australian expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up
Unified Communications

Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up

Manufacturers reap early AI returns but poor data quality, fragmented tools and network limits block efforts to scale projects enterprise-wide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans
Storage

The hidden data costs threatening enterprise AI plans

Hidden cloud data, egress fees and GPU 'double bubble' bills are quietly turning many enterprise AI ambitions into costly, slow ordeals.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Data gaps stall AI scale-up despite strong AIOps gains
Unified Communications

Data gaps stall AI scale-up despite strong AIOps gains

Financial firms reap strong AIOps returns but poor data quality and fragmented tools are stalling the leap from pilots to scaled AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support
Unified Communications

Riverbed unveils AI tool to automate workplace IT support

Riverbed launches Aternity Self-Service, an Agentic AI tool that automates diagnosis and fixes for common workplace IT issues.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 11th Dec 2025
Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer
Data Protection

Riverbed unveils Data Express for faster, secure AI data transfer

Riverbed launches Data Express, a SaaS service promising up to 10x faster, secure data transfers to speed AI projects and cut months off transfer times.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed
Digital Transformation

Nick Kempt appointed to lead customer success across APJ at Riverbed

Nick Kempt has been appointed Director of Customer Success and Professional Services for Riverbed in the Asia Pacific and Japan region, leading AI-driven customer strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Aug 2025
Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific
Unified Communications

Riverbed appoints Crighton to lead sales across Asia-Pacific

Riverbed appoints Paul Crighton as Vice President Sales for Asia-Pacific, boosting its AI-powered observability solutions in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
Firewalls

Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels

Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand
Firewalls

Riverbed expands acceleration platforms to meet rising AI demand

Riverbed expands its acceleration platforms with ten new SteelHead solutions and a flexible subscription model to support rising AI-driven data demands.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Riverbed expands AI observability platform with new features
Unified Communications

Riverbed expands AI observability platform with new features

Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its AI observability platform, introducing new tools that promise to optimise IT operations and improve data insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Riverbed unveils new AI-driven observability solutions
Virtualisation

Riverbed unveils new AI-driven observability solutions

Riverbed has unveiled an expansion of its platform, introducing AI-driven observability tools aimed at transforming IT operations, with a focus on enhanced data insights.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps
Customer Experience

AI adoption in retail: Opportunities & readiness gaps

A new survey from Riverbed reveals that while 95% of retail leaders view AI as crucial, only 40% feel prepared for its implementation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Riverbed & Intel partner to enhance digital experiences
Human Capital Management

Riverbed & Intel partner to enhance digital experiences

Riverbed has partnered with Intel to launch Aternity, a solution enhancing device observability via Intel Thunderbolt and Wi-Fi technologies, set for limited release by late 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage
Supply Chain

Cyber Security experts respond to global IT outage

It comes after a major IT outage linked to a Windows security update stopped essential services around the world, causing significant disruption.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Riverbed unveils Riverbed One partner program to boost IT efficiency
Education, Learning & Training

Riverbed unveils Riverbed One partner program to boost IT efficiency

Riverbed has launched Riverbed One, a new partner program aimed at enhancing success with AI-driven solutions and simplified engagement, to meet evolving IT demands.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024

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Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps
Unified Communications

Australian companies invest in AI but face data & readiness gaps

Australian firms invest heavily in AI yet only 11% of projects reach full deployment, hindered by data quality and organisational readiness gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025