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Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datacom posts NZD $1.48 billion revenue, eyes AI-led growth

Datacom Group reported steady NZD $1.48 billion revenue for FY25, focusing on AI-driven growth amid challenges in New Zealand and strong Australian contracts.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves
Digital Transformation

AI use rises but few see transformation as IT sourcing evolves

AI use nears 94% in UK and Ireland firms, yet full business transformation lags; IT outsourcing shifts as offshore activity and client demands grow.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand
Storage

Wavelink appoints Danny Meadows to lead expansion in New Zealand

Wavelink has launched a local team in New Zealand, appointing Danny Meadows to lead its regional expansion and boost support for partners and vendors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors
Digital Transformation

Ingram Micro strengthens Australian team with two new Directors

Ingram Micro appoints Kaaren Lewis and Mo Kandeel as directors, enhancing its Australian leadership to boost growth in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and endpoint tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation
Digital Transformation

TCS & Council of Europe Development Bank automate reconciliation

TCS partners with the Council of Europe Development Bank to automate reconciliation using AI, enhancing efficiency and transparency in European operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal
Software-as-a-Service

WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal

WiseTech agrees to buy US supply chain software group e2open in an all-cash deal worth USD $2.1 billion, funded entirely with new debt.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Cisco reports revenue of USD $14.1 billion & surge in profits
Artificial Intelligence

Cisco reports revenue of USD $14.1 billion & surge in profits

Cisco posts Q3 revenue of USD $14.1 billion, up 11%, with net income surging 32% to USD $2.5 billion amid strong AI and security demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Appian unveils platform update with agentic AI & data fabric
Document Management

Appian unveils platform update with agentic AI & data fabric

Appian unveils new AI capabilities and data fabric enhancements to help organisations build scalable, intelligent process applications with improved automation and search.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025

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OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI
Data Protection

OpenText & TELUS launch Canadian sovereign cloud & AI

OpenText and TELUS have launched a Canadian Sovereign Cloud and AI service, ensuring data stays within Canada to meet strict regulatory and security standards.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students
EduTech

Rokt & UNSW offer AUD $250,000 boost to support tech students

Rokt has donated AUD $250,000 to UNSW Sydney to fund scholarships for tech students from disadvantaged backgrounds, with UNSW matching the gift.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus
Marketing Technologies

Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus

Cult of Monday has acquired Mondo Search, combining expertise to bolster leadership and talent solutions for tech and other sectors facing workforce challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector
Firewalls

Infoblox named Great Place To Work in Australia IT sector

Infoblox has been named a Great Place To Work in Australia's IT micro category, with 88% of employees recommending it as an excellent workplace.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status
IT services

Kinetic IT becomes first in Australia with SIAM Assured status

Kinetic IT is the first Australian firm to achieve Scopism's SIAM Assured status, becoming the second worldwide with this key service integration accolade.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC
Virtualisation

Westcon-Comstor names Manish Israni CTO for India & SAARC

Westcon-Comstor has appointed Manish Israni as CTO for India and SAARC, enhancing their technology leadership and partnership with Broadcom in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jun 2025
Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
Partner Programmes

Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth

Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India's fast-growing market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds
Unified Communications

Australia leads in high-impact cyber incidents, study finds

A study reveals 76% of Australian firms faced high-impact cyber incidents last year, the highest among surveyed countries, exposing gaps in crisis readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025