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Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement
Data Analytics

Australian firms shift focus to data quality over AI excitement

By 2026, Australian firms will prioritise data quality and governance over AI hype, focusing on measurable outcomes and strong tech foundations, says Notitia.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading
Fintech

Gen Z Australians drive surge in short-term options trading

Gen Z Australians are driving a 66% surge in Tiger Trade sign-ups, favouring short-term options trading amid volatile markets and cost-of-living pressures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
CyberArk unveils tools to ease burden of frequent TLS renewals
Firewalls

CyberArk unveils tools to ease burden of frequent TLS renewals

CyberArk launches tools to help firms manage rising TLS certificate renewals as validity shrinks from 398 to 47 days by 2029, easing operational strain.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025

Global Stories

IT Department stories

Elastic named leader for observability in IDC MarketScape 2025
Physical Security

Elastic named leader for observability in IDC MarketScape 2025

Elastic has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 for observability platforms, praised for its scalable architecture and AI-driven data management tools.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge in October with US and Europe the big drivers

Ransomware attacks surged 41% in October to 594 incidents, heavily targeting industrial, consumer, and healthcare sectors, mainly in North America and Europe.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Rackspace unveils AI Launch Pad to streamline enterprise adoption
Virtualisation

Rackspace unveils AI Launch Pad to streamline enterprise adoption

Rackspace Technology launches AI Launch Pad, a private-cloud service to help businesses overcome AI adoption challenges and boost returns across sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains
Hybrid Cloud

Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains

Hammerspace launches version 5.2 of its Data Platform, boosting AI and HPC performance, expanding cloud support, and enhancing security features across environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Kore.ai brings AI agent automation to Microsoft 365 suite
Data Protection

Kore.ai brings AI agent automation to Microsoft 365 suite

Kore.ai integrates its AI agents into Microsoft 365 suite, enabling secure automation across Word, Teams, and Outlook for enterprise productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

Calero wins two 2025 CODiE Awards for IT & data solutions
Data management

Calero wins two 2025 CODiE Awards for IT & data solutions

Calero wins two 2025 CODiE Awards for Best IT Management and Financial & Market Data Solutions, marking its sixth win since 2020.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
TrueDialog adds SMS & MMS to Microsoft Teams phone numbers
Unified Communications

TrueDialog adds SMS & MMS to Microsoft Teams phone numbers

TrueDialog lets Microsoft Teams users send SMS and MMS from existing phone numbers, unifying voice and messaging without extra lines or carriers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services
Digital Transformation

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches API platform for partners
Unified Communications

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches API platform for partners

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise unveils ALE API Sphere, a platform giving partners secure, real-time access to product data and services for enhanced collaboration.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
How to escape the pull of data gravity
Hybrid Cloud

How to escape the pull of data gravity

Data gravity increasingly hinders cloud flexibility and innovation, urging businesses to adopt hybrid strategies to avoid costly vendor lock-ins and outages.

By Terry Storrar • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities
Software-as-a-Service

Agentic AI and the rise of augmented human capabilities

Agentic AI shifts focus from automation to augmentation, enabling humans and AI to collaborate, enhancing productivity and reshaping future workplaces.

By Tony Tay • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps
Partner Programmes

Canadian businesses advance on sustainability but face IT gaps

Canadian firms lead globally in sustainability goals, yet many struggle with IT integration and see limited financial returns from green investments.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Goodbye vendor lock-in: The cloud market shifts to autonomy and choice in 2026
Hyperscale

Goodbye vendor lock-in: The cloud market shifts to autonomy and choice in 2026

In 2026, cloud adoption will shift towards autonomy and choice, as organisations break free from vendor lock-in and embrace flexible, intelligent cloud solutions.

By James Lucas • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system
Document Management

Allett Mowers streamlines operations with new cloud ERP system

Allett Mowers has adopted Infor CloudSuite Industrial cloud ERP, cutting order lead times from 12 to four weeks while boosting productivity and customer service.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025