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Elsight unveils global Halo drone communications platform
Unified Communications

Elsight unveils global Halo drone communications platform

Elsight launches a universal version of its Halo drone communications platform, enabling uninterrupted, global drone operations regardless of cellular systems.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum
Supply Chain

Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum

Schneider Electric, a global pioneer in circular business models, has been named a Circularity Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, acknowledging its significant strides in sustainable practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi
Quantum Computing

Patrick Dennis named as new CEO of machine identity firm Venafi

Patrick Dennis has been appointed as the new CEO of machine identity management pioneers, Venafi, following the company's 150% YoY SaaS business growth. Dennis will steer Venafi's course in the AI and quantum computing era.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Spectralink releases Versity 97 Series smartphone in Australia & New Zealand
Artificial Intelligence

Spectralink releases Versity 97 Series smartphone in Australia & New Zealand

Spectralink unveils the next-gen Versity 97 Series devices, raising enterprise mobility standards with advanced features like AI noise suppression, app integration, and a rugged build, available in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project
Unified Communications

VIAVI solutions awarded $21.7 million NTIA grant for Open RAN project

VIAVI Solutions lands a substantial $21.7M grant from the U.S. NTIA to further their Open RAN project, touted to revolutionise the telecom supply chain while fortifying Arizona's burgeoning tech scene.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch
Civil Defence

Kacific enhances disaster resilience with CommsBox Ultra launch

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group bolsters disaster resilience with the launch of CommsBox Ultra, an upgraded device ensuring rapid, reliable communications in diverse disaster settings.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2024
IFS appoints Mark Moffat as new CEO, Darren Roos becomes board chair
PwC

IFS appoints Mark Moffat as new CEO, Darren Roos becomes board chair

Mark Moffat ascends as new CEO of global cloud enterprise firm IFS, succeeding Darren Roos who takes the helm as board chair.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2024
BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable
Network Infrastructure

BW Digital launches 400GbE services on Hawaiki Transpacific Cable

BW Digital is set to launch commercial 400GbE services on the Hawaiki transpacific cable, tapping Ciena's GeoMesh Extreme network solution.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake
Data Analytics

Qrious reaches to Premier tier status with Snowflake

Qrious elevates to Premier tier partner status with Snowflake, driving a shift towards data and cloud computing solutions in aiding DX.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning
Supply Chain

RELEX Solutions acquires Optimity to boost supply chain planning

RELEX Solutions bolsters its supply chain optimisation capabilities by acquiring Optimity, offering a unified platform for production and distribution planning.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024
Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost
Application Security

Aqua Security's value tops $1 billion after funding boost

Aqua Security secures $60m extra funding, boosting its market value to over $1 billion, led by Evolution Equity Partners and backed by existing investors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jan 2024

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Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation
Network Infrastructure

Kinetic IT secures major government contract for digital transformation

Australia's Kinetic IT lands a $23 million three-year contract with the Federal Department of Infrastructure, set to support nationwide digital transformation with new tech services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching
Intel

DPA spotlights need for digital support in teaching

The Digital Poverty Alliance's latest white paper sheds light on the urgent need for digital skill training among teachers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Hitachi launches financial inclusion drive in India
Unified Communications

Hitachi launches financial inclusion drive in India

Hitachi Payment Services unveils Hitachi Money Spot Plus, a financial inclusion initiative aimed at extending its reach within underserved regions in India.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Stake names Jon Howie as new CEO in leadership shakeup
Partner Programmes

Stake names Jon Howie as new CEO in leadership shakeup

Australian investment platform Stake ushers in new growth chapter, appointing experienced finance leader Jon Howie as CEO while founder Matt Leibowitz transitions to Executive Director role.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2024
Indosat and BDx Indonesia join forces to empower digital evolution
Digital Transformation

Indosat and BDx Indonesia join forces to empower digital evolution

Indosat and BDx Indonesia intensify partnership for digital evolution with the procurement of a portfolio of carrier-neutral colocation and edge sites across key Indonesian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
BlueVoyant strengthens cloud security in finance sector
Semiconductors

BlueVoyant strengthens cloud security in finance sector

Cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant partners with Beeks Group to boost security in anticipation of the EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act in 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business
Payment Technologies

Hitachi Payment Services completes acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Business

Hitachi Payment Services bolsters its position in India's payments industry with the acquisition of Writer Corporation's Cash Management Business, now rebranded as Hitachi Cash Management Services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2024