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Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI
Ransomware

Getting the balance right between business innovation, security and AI

The rise of GenAI in business innovation, via tools like Microsoft Copilot, comes with an alarming spike in AI-powered cyberattacks, pushing security to its limits.

By Chris Fisher • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Harness unveils new AI features for cloud cost optimisation
Digital Transformation

Harness unveils new AI features for cloud cost optimisation

Harness reveals three new AI-powered features—Cloud Asset Governance, Commitment Orchestrator, and Cluster Orchestrator.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Elastic unveils Playground to streamline RAG app development
DevOps

Elastic unveils Playground to streamline RAG app development

Elastic has launched Playground, a low-code tool to simplify the development of Retrieval-Augmented Generation apps, enhancing user interaction with Elasticsearch.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award
Semiconductors

BlueVoyant wins 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner award

BlueVoyant has clinched the 2024 Microsoft Worldwide Security Partner of the Year Award, marking its third win as US partner of the year and a debut win in Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Meltwater launches AI-powered copilot with Microsoft
Unified Communications

Meltwater launches AI-powered copilot with Microsoft

Meltwater, in partnership with Microsoft, has unveiled Meltwater Copilot, an AI-driven tool aimed at revolutionising communication and marketing strategies.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems
Application Security

Aqua Security finds critical data exposures in SCM systems

Aqua Security has revealed alarming data exposures in popular Source Code Management systems, with secrets including API tokens found in public repositories.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j
Hyperscale

Titans of Tech - Philip Rathle of Neo4j

Philip Rathle's leadership at Neo4J has transformed the startup into a global leader in graph databases, pioneering innovation in connected data and AI.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Zellis launches HCM AIR with AI real-time payroll features
Partner Programmes

Zellis launches HCM AIR with AI real-time payroll features

Zellis launches HCM AIR, integrating AI and real-time payroll to transform HR and payroll services in the UK and Ireland.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Rethinking physical security creates new partner opportunities
Software-as-a-Service

Rethinking physical security creates new partner opportunities

Organisations shifting to hybrid-cloud models for physical security are unveiling lucrative opportunities for channel partners to aid in their transition and innovation.

By Djeffri Setiawan • 7 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
DataStax unveils major updates to AI platform at RAG++ event
Generative AI

DataStax unveils major updates to AI platform at RAG++ event

DataStax to reveal major GenAI platform updates at RAG++ in San Francisco, promising 100x faster RAG-powered app development with new tools and integrations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Tessell named future leader in Redpoint's InfraRed 100 report
DataCentre infrastructure

Tessell named future leader in Redpoint's InfraRed 100 report

Tessell has been honoured in the 2024 InfraRed 100 report by Redpoint Ventures, recognising it as a future leader in cloud infrastructure.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK
Software-as-a-Service

UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK

UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024
Firewalls

The six big challenges facing Australian MSPs in 2024

Australian managed service providers (MSPs) are grappling with AI integration, cybersecurity threats, compliance, and competition while looking to vendors for support in 2024.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
CAST Imaging now available on Google Cloud Marketplace
Hyperscale

CAST Imaging now available on Google Cloud Marketplace

CAST Imaging, the flagship product by CAST, now available on Google Cloud Marketplace, offers simplified access to advanced software architecture insights for Google Cloud users.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

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KPMG Australia shortlisted for 2024 Microsoft global awards
Customer Experience

KPMG Australia shortlisted for 2024 Microsoft global awards

KPMG Australia has been shortlisted in two categories for the 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards, celebrating its innovation in AI and nonprofit services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Equinix invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion
Digital Transformation

Equinix invests USD $65 million in Chennai data centre expansion

Equinix is investing USD $65 million to establish its first data centre in Chennai, enhancing its presence in India's booming digital infrastructure market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK
DevOps

Addressing the IT skills gap in the UK

The UK's IT skills gap is stifling business growth and innovation. With 531,200 vacancy shortages, businesses must act swiftly to bridge this critical divide.

By Manish Naik • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024