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Media companies are going big on data – but workflow challenges loom
Gaming

Media companies are going big on data – but workflow challenges loom

As media firms embrace the digital age, the shift to cloud production faces data workflow challenges, risking delays, security breaches, and costly inefficiencies.

By Paul Baaij • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Seeing Machines secures GBP £26.2m from Mitsubishi Electric
Unified Communications

Seeing Machines secures GBP £26.2m from Mitsubishi Electric

Seeing Machines has secured a £26.2 million investment from Mitsubishi Electric Mobility to enhance driver monitoring technologies and expand in the automotive sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024
Apple

China leads global wrist-worn device market in 2024

China has become the largest global market for wrist-worn devices, leading shipments at 45.8 million units, driven by a 20.1% year-on-year growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports
Wearables

Wearable device shipments to rise by 6.1% by 2024 IDC reports

Global shipments of wearable devices are set to rise by 6.1% in 2024, hitting 538 million units, although growth is expected to slow in 2025.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
NXLog appoints Harald Reisinger as CEO in leadership shift
Cybersecurity

NXLog appoints Harald Reisinger as CEO in leadership shift

NXLog has appointed Harald Reisinger as CEO, succeeding co-founder Botond Botyanszki, who becomes Chief Technology Officer to drive innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024
Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement
Digital Transformation

Cloud contact centre market grows, driven by demand for customer engagement

The global cloud contact centre market is set to soar to USD $26,846.9 million by 2024, driven by increasing demand for scalable customer engagement solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Edge AI market to hit USD $71 billion by 2034, report says
Unified Communications

Edge AI market to hit USD $71 billion by 2034, report says

The global Edge AI market is set to soar to USD $71.1 billion by 2034, fuelled by advances in IoT, 5G, and a demand for energy-efficient technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns
Artificial Intelligence

Global data centres optimistic on AI growth despite power concerns

A DLA Piper survey reveals 70% of global data centre investors forecast increased funding over two years, driven by AI demand despite energy concerns.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030
Software-as-a-Service

Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030

The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion

NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Storage

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies

As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
CYFOX & Simplicity One partner for SMB cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

CYFOX & Simplicity One partner for SMB cybersecurity

CYFOX Security and Simplicity One have partnered to provide affordable cybersecurity solutions for small and medium-sized businesses in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Sysdig names William Welch as new CEO, eyeing growth
Cloud Security

Sysdig names William Welch as new CEO, eyeing growth

Sysdig has appointed William 'Bill' Welch as its new CEO, aiming to enhance its cloud-native application protection amid a booming cloud security market.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
IoT cybersecurity market set to hit USD $60 billion by 2029
Cloud Security

IoT cybersecurity market set to hit USD $60 billion by 2029

A Juniper Research study predicts the global IoT cybersecurity market will soar to USD $60 billion by 2029, driven by the rising adoption of IoT devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
Snom appoints Fabio Albanini as VP of Global Sales
Unified Communications

Snom appoints Fabio Albanini as VP of Global Sales

Snom has named Fabio Albanini as its new Vice President of Global Sales, aiming to enhance its market presence and partner network worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Indian IT services market reaches USD $7.4 billion in 2024
Digital Transformation

Indian IT services market reaches USD $7.4 billion in 2024

The Indian IT services market surged to USD $7.4 billion in the first half of 2024, boosted by digital transformation and cloud migration efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
SEP invests in Springtime Technologies to drive growth
Digital Transformation

SEP invests in Springtime Technologies to drive growth

Scottish Equity Partners has made a strategic growth investment in Vienna's Springtime Technologies, enhancing accounts payable automation for global enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
2degrees reports NZD $1.34 billion revenue surge in 2024
Customer Experience

2degrees reports NZD $1.34 billion revenue surge in 2024

2degrees has reported a strong 16% rise in underlying EBITDA for fiscal 2024, with total revenue increasing 7% to NZD $1.34 billion.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024