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Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth
Marketing Technologies

Forrester predicts agency mergers, job cuts & creator growth

Forrester forecasts major agency mergers, job cuts of 15%, and growth in creator-led marketing by 2026 amid automation and industry shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats
Data Protection

Microsoft unveils unified AI security platform to counter threats

Microsoft launches a unified AI-driven security platform, integrating tools like Sentinel and Security Copilot to enhance cyber threat response in organisations.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Red Hat celebrates partner excellence in AI & open source awards
Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat celebrates partner excellence in AI & open source awards

Red Hat honoured six partners at its 2025 Ecosystem Awards in Sydney, celebrating collaboration in AI and open source driving enterprise transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management
Digital Transformation

Icertis launches Vera AI agents to transform contract management

Icertis launches Vera AI, an intelligent contract management tool addressing trust and security concerns amid growing C-suite demand for AI agents.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security
Firewalls

Accenture to acquire CyberCX, boosting Asia Pacific security

Accenture will acquire CyberCX, an Asia Pacific cybersecurity firm with 1,400 staff, to expand its security services and client reach in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation
Data Analytics

Exclusive: SAP's Ashley McGibbon on AI, data and the future of partner innovation

AI is rapidly transforming cloud adoption and data strategies across Australia and New Zealand, driving faster business innovation and continuous enterprise adoption.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue
Firewalls

Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025
Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires Aristal to boost Southeast Asia banking tech

Accenture has acquired Malaysia-based Aristal to enhance its banking tech expertise and expand financial services across Southeast Asia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs
Hybrid Cloud

Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake to cut storage costs

Microsoft launches Sentinel data lake, cutting security data storage costs to under 10% and boosting threat detection with AI integration.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Jul 2025
Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Most Asia Pacific firms unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats

A report reveals 90% of firms globally, including 71% in Asia Pacific, are unprepared for AI-driven cyber threats, risking costly disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025

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Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient to drive AI in Australia
Digital Transformation

Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient to drive AI in Australia

Harshu Deshpande joins Publicis Sapient as VP in Australia to lead AI-driven engineering and digital transformation initiatives from Melbourne.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Sep 2025
TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec
Data Privacy

TELUS launches Canada's first sovereign AI factory in Quebec

TELUS has opened Canada's first fully sovereign AI centre in Rimouski, Quebec, offering secure, locally controlled AI compute power and data residency.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence
Privileged Access Management

Accenture acquires IAMConcepts, strengthens Canadian presence

Accenture has acquired Canadian IAMConcepts to boost identity and access management solutions across critical sectors like finance and utilities in Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025
If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide
Digital Transformation

If New Zealand wants productivity gains, it must close its AI divide

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

By Justin Mowday • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness
Data Protection

Australian firms risk breaches as AI-driven threats outpace cyber readiness

Accenture warns 97% of Australian firms lack readiness against AI-driven cyber threats, far exceeding the 90% global average, risking costly breaches and data loss.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services
Network Infrastructure

One NZ & Advantai Group partner to boost branded mobile services

One NZ and Advantai Group partner exclusively to help NZ brands launch branded mobile services faster and cheaper using One NZ's award-winning network.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia
Security Information and Event Management

Google Cloud launches AI-driven cyber security in Indonesia

Google Cloud launches Indonesia BerdAIa for Security, an AI-driven cyber defence programme with a new security data region in Jakarta to boost local cyber resilience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025