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Healthcare data fuels underground cybercrime economy

Stolen patient records are now being traded alongside ransomware access, deepening risks for hospitals, suppliers and insurers across the sector.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Today

Cloud Security

Arctic Wolf names Asia Pacific partner award winners

The awards underline how Arctic Wolf is leaning on channel partners as customers seek outsourced help to tackle AI-driven cyber threats.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Etel cuts inventory by 25% after Epicor cloud shift

Working capital has been freed up at ETEL, with automated cloud planning replacing spreadsheets and trimming stock across sites.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Unified Communications

8x8 names 2026 partner award winners across regions

Partners across North America, EMEA and ANZ were rewarded for bookings growth and new customer wins in 8x8's 2026 fiscal year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Fintech

DXC launches CoreIgnite to link banks with fintech

Banks can add fintech services without ripping out ageing core systems as DXC's CoreIgnite offers a single link to partners and networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance

Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Workday GO offers growth potential for mid-sized enterprises

Australian and New Zealand mid-sized firms will gain faster deployments and real-time people, payroll and finance insights from Workday GO.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Last week

Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow

Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week

Security Information and Event Management

ManageEngine launches ITCON Australia & New Zealand 2026

Attendance will be free as ITCON 2026 seeks to help firms tackle rising complexity, security gaps and brittle systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Workday & Google Cloud deepen AI agent partnership

Employees will be able to handle HR and finance tasks inside Gemini Enterprise, reducing the need to switch between workplace apps.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager

The hire signals a sharper push into partner-led sales across Australia and New Zealand, as Fastly seeks specialised local reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Cloud Security

TrendAI deploys Claude Opus 4.8 for vulnerability hunts

Security teams in Australia and New Zealand may soon triage flaws faster as TrendAI uses Claude Opus 4.8 to assess exploitability and impact.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Gaming

TP-Link unveils Archer 8 in push for Wi-Fi 8 stability

Early tests suggest Wi-Fi 8 could cut dropouts and improve coverage in crowded homes, as TP-Link readies a wider consumer range.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Wearables

Oura launches smaller Ring 5 in Australia & New Zealand

Australian and New Zealand buyers will pay from AUD $649 and NZD $799 as Oura shrinks its smart ring for longer daily wear.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Ransomware

TrendAI named Gartner endpoint leader for 21st time

The ranking underscores rising demand for tools that can cover hybrid networks as ransomware and identity attacks increasingly target connected devices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month

Data Analytics

ClickHouse launches House Mates partner programme in ANZ

Customers in Australia and New Zealand will gain more local implementation support as ClickHouse expands its partner ecosystem around ClickHouse Cloud.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month