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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Rise of Gen AI 'gray bots' threatens online platforms
Application Security

Rise of Gen AI 'gray bots' threatens online platforms

Generative AI 'gray bots' are relentlessly bombarding websites, as revealed by cybersecurity firm Barracuda, posing significant operational threats.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
The bot battle: How to defend against scraping attacks
Ransomware

The bot battle: How to defend against scraping attacks

In an era where data is invaluable, organisations face a surge in sophisticated scraping attacks, with bad bots accounting for 71% of all bot traffic in 2024.

By Karthik Raju • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution
Digital Transformation

Pepper Cloud wins Google AI Award for WhatsApp CRM solution

Singapore-based Pepper Cloud has won the Google AI Trailblazers Transformation Award 2024 for its innovative WhatsApp Sales CRM, as it expands into global markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Amadeus unveils new payment marketplace for airlines
Fintech

Amadeus unveils new payment marketplace for airlines

Outpayce has unveiled a new payments marketplace, Outpayce Xchange Payments Platform, to streamline payment solutions for airlines in the travel industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
How an RoR product studio started with a simple checklist —and reimagined workflows
Software-as-a-Service

How an RoR product studio started with a simple checklist —and reimagined workflows

Railsware's TitanApps revolutionised organisational productivity, transforming a simple checklist into a suite of tools used by over 2.5 million users worldwide.

By Railsware • 6 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Sysdig appoints Gary Olson & Crendal Kear to executive team
Software-as-a-Service

Sysdig appoints Gary Olson & Crendal Kear to executive team

Sysdig has appointed Gary Olson as Chief Revenue Officer and Crendal Kear as Chief Business Officer amid a 337% rise in user adoption of its AI-driven security technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking
Fintech

High-speed trial at Hampton Downs showcases digital banking

Simon Bridges and drift racer Mad Mike Whiddett showcased the speed of digital banking at Hampton Downs, highlighting Emerge's innovative approach to open banking.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming

Game review: Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition (Nintendo Switch)

Xenoblade Chronicles X: Definitive Edition resurfaces on Nintendo Switch, bringing enhanced graphics and new story content to an underrated sci-fi JRPG gem.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training
Unified Communications

TeamViewer launches advanced spatial computing in training

TeamViewer has unveiled its advanced spatial computing solution at Hannover Messe 2025, enhancing training in manufacturing with AR technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology
Productivity

Epos launches Adapt E1 with AI-enhanced ear fit technology

EPOS has launched the ADAPT E1 true wireless earbuds, offering advanced comfort and audio quality for professionals and everyday users alike, priced at GBP £175.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Pureprofile launches AI tools for decoding consumer trends
Data Analytics

Pureprofile launches AI tools for decoding consumer trends

Global data company Pureprofile has launched three AI-driven tools to help brands decode online consumer sentiment and track emerging trends effectively.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond
Private Cloud

Broadcom to host VMware Explore 2025 in Las Vegas & beyond

Broadcom has unveiled VMware Explore 2025, an event for IT professionals, debuting in Las Vegas on 25 August before expanding to cities worldwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
Transforming retail; What to consider before deploying AI agents
Customer Experience

Transforming retail; What to consider before deploying AI agents

The rise of Agentic AI is revolutionising retail, promising faster, complex task management, but firms must thoughtfully prepare before deployment.

By Nicola Kinsella • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Bringing more order to AI data center infrastructure orders
Artificial Intelligence

Bringing more order to AI data center infrastructure orders

In a rapidly evolving AI landscape, CommScope unveils a comprehensive ordering guide to streamline cabling solutions for data centre operators navigating complex choices.

By Alastair Waite • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
Schneider Electric honours Pacific leaders in sustainability
Drones

Schneider Electric honours Pacific leaders in sustainability

Schneider Electric has unveiled the winners of its 2025 Pacific Sustainability Impact Awards, honouring leaders in renewable energy and water management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025

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Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians
Crypto

Revolut launches local EUR accounts for Australians

Revolut has unveiled local EUR accounts for Australian customers, streamlining payments and enhancing financial management for businesses and travellers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025