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AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms
Modernisation

AMTA urges government to prioritise mobile network reforms

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association urges government action on spectrum, infrastructure and disaster resilience to bolster Australia's digital economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy
Unified Communications

Australia seeks national unity in cybersecurity strategy

The Tech Council of Australia is rallying industry and government leaders to boost the nation's cybersecurity capabilities amid rising digital threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Digital Economy stories

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI
Software-as-a-Service

World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.

By Staff Writer • 8 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Digital Transformation

SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
Physical Security

Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres

Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia
Biometrics

Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite

N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina
Hyperscale

Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina

Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan
Artificial Intelligence

CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan

CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Economy stories

Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills
Digital Transformation

Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills

AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia
Edge Computing

BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia

BDx's 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia is the first in the country to win NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification, boosting AI infrastructure at scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain
Fintech

HiQi & Ecommpay boost app payments in Portugal & Spain

HiQi partners with Ecommpay to enhance app payments in Portugal and Spain, enabling faster, compliant top-ups with diverse payment options.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener
Digital Transformation

UK faces USD $5.4bn cost to make data storage greener

Seagate's research reveals UK firms face financial and space barriers to sustainable data storage despite surging AI-driven demand requiring USD $5.4bn investment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling
Human Capital Management

General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling

General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025
YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee
YouTube

YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee

YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business
Digital Transformation

Intuit launches UK council to boost AI in small business

The Intuit Small Business Growth Council has launched in the UK, uniting 18 entrepreneurs to boost AI and digital adoption for small businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts
Digital Transformation

Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025