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Gartner hype cycle 2025 highlights four key trends in automation

Gartner's 2025 Hype Cycle spotlights four automation trends-machine customers, AI agents, decision intelligence and programmable money-reshaping business.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Virtualisation

ACA Pacific expands portfolio to address IT costs & cyber risks

ACA Pacific expands its portfolio with new vendors to help Australian businesses tackle rising IT costs and increasing cyber threats in hybrid work environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Hyperscale

Exclusive: Zoho backs smaller enterprise LLMs for AI future

Zoho unveils domain-specific AI models focused on enterprise productivity, privacy and cost control, steering clear of general-purpose chatbots.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

DataCentre infrastructure

Australian IT spending to reach AUD $172.3 billion by 2026

Australia's IT spending is set to hit AUD $172.3 billion in 2026, driven by strong growth in AI infrastructure and software investments, says Gartner.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Global Stories

IT Department stories

Digital Transformation

AI drives mainframe modernisation with USD $33 billion impact

Kyndryl's survey reveals AI use in mainframe modernisation is set to deliver a USD $33 billion boost in cost savings and new revenues by 2027.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Private Cloud

Cisco launches Data Fabric to unify machine data for AI insights

Cisco launches Data Fabric platform, unifying machine data to streamline AI model training, automated workflows and real-time operational insights for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

DevOps

Cisco unveils AI observability upgrades to boost digital insights

Cisco upgrades Splunk Observability with AI tools to enhance digital operations visibility, aiding businesses in monitoring applications, networks, and AI systems effectively.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Storage

Pure Storage named Leader in 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant again

Pure Storage has been named a Leader in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms for the twelfth year running.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Customer Experience

Exclusive: Zoho eyes long-term ANZ growth with privacy-first push

Zoho reports 20% growth in Australia and New Zealand, attributed to long-term strategy, product innovation, and focus on small businesses.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Petr Podrouzek named CTO as IP Fabric boosts AI automation focus

Petr Podrouzek has been named CTO at IP Fabric to drive advancements in AI-driven network automation amid growing enterprise demand.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Storage

Exclusive: Veeam's Ben Young sounds alarm on backup risks in AI era

AI-driven digital transformation in Asia Pacific and Japan is reshaping enterprise backup and disaster recovery, demanding stronger data resilience and compliance.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as CIO for global digital growth

Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as Chief Information Officer to lead global digital transformation and enhance IT strategy for international growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025

Private Cloud

Claroty celebrates fourth year on Forbes Cloud 100 global list

Claroty has been named to the Forbes 2025 Cloud 100 list for the fourth year, highlighting its leadership in cloud-based cyber-physical systems security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

Data Analytics

StarHub partners Vectra AI to deliver advanced AI cybersecurity

StarHub teams up with Vectra AI to offer advanced AI-driven cybersecurity, enhancing protection for Singapore enterprises amid rising cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Generative AI

UK businesses lead global push as AI investment & adoption surge

UK businesses are leading the global surge in generative AI investment, with 84% expecting AI agents to manage business processes within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

DevOps

Canadian organisations target USD $25M in savings with AI in mainframes

Eighty-six per cent of Canadian organisations adopting AI in mainframes aim to save over USD $25 million, boosting security, fraud detection, and optimisation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Virtualisation

Veeam appoints Doriane Groene to lead Microsoft alliance in EMEA

Veeam appoints Doriane Groene as Senior Director to lead and deepen its Microsoft alliance across EMEA, focusing on cloud and AI collaboration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions

Brightsolid appoints Microsoft MVP Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions to enhance hybrid cloud and cyber security services with a focus on Microsoft integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025