Sydney stories - Page 9

The TCS Sydney Marathon has been officially recognised as an Abbott World Marathon Major, joining a select group alongside marathons in major global cities.

HMC Capital has acquired Global Switch Australia, a move set to reshape the region's data centre sector and enhance local investment and services.

Rachel Conlan, Global CMO at Binance, will headline AusCryptoCon in Sydney, welcoming 10,000 crypto enthusiasts.

OpSys Australia has appointed Shanna Daly as its first Chief Information Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity operations and services.

Daniel Hakim, founder of CUB, urges Australian business owners to revive face-to-face networking, highlighting its role in fostering trust and creativity.

Voluntas Group has launched Voluntas Elevate, an advisory firm designed to support underserved tech founders with growth, scaling, and funding needs.

Vanta has launched a new data centre in Sydney, enhancing support for local compliance as Australia introduces its first Cyber Security Act.

Turner & Townsend has unveiled its eighth Data Centre Cost Index, detailing construction costs across 50 markets and highlighting AI's growing influence.

Sydney's Engaging has landed a deal with a major NFL team in Florida to revamp its marketing using HubSpot's platform, enhancing fan connections.

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

The Austroads unveils the Digital Trust Service for secure, internationally verifiable mobile driver's licences at IVC24, aiming for a 2025-2026 rollout.

Visa has appointed Alan Machet as Group Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and South Pacific, succeeding Julian Potter, who retires year-end.

Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

The Club of United Business (CUB) is opening a new clubhouse in Brisbane CBD to help Queensland businesses tap into the AUD $200 billion opportunity from the 2032 Olympic Games.

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

Logitech launches the MX Creative Console, aiming to streamline workflows for digital creators with AI and Adobe integration.

KPMG Australia opens a dedicated Microsoft Dynamics 365 practice in Perth to bolster Western Australia's digital transformation efforts.

Kip Compton, Fastly’s CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider’s market reach.

Endeavour Group has launched a data tool named Complete Liquor to enhance supplier transparency, debuting it at Sydney's Supplier Summit.

Zscaler has launched a brand new data centre in Perth to enhance Zero Trust cybersecurity measures, boosting performance and support for Australian customers.