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MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises
Firewalls

MetTel launches connected laptop service for enterprises

Enterprise IT teams could cut deployment delays as MetTel’s new service ships laptops preloaded, connected and supported across mobile networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs
Internet of Things

Blackline Safety brings connected gas tech to sniffer dogs

Blackline Safety fits sniffer dogs with GPS gas monitors, pairing canine noses with connected tech to track leaks for rural utilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026
Software-as-a-Service

A look ahead: workplace and tech converge in 2026

Australian workplaces brace for 2026 as AI, hybrid models and security demands converge to reshape how, where and why people work.

By Brad Pulford • 6 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Insight & Stripe expand AI-driven enterprise commerce
Digital Transformation

Insight & Stripe expand AI-driven enterprise commerce

Insight deepens its Stripe alliance to modernise enterprise payments and power AI-driven checkout and in-chat commerce experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
RightRev launches unified lessor accounting for XaaS providers
Financial Systems

RightRev launches unified lessor accounting for XaaS providers

RightRev launches a unified lessor accounting platform integrating ASC 842/IFRS 16 and ASC 606/IFRS 15 to support hardware firms adopting XaaS models.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: BPC and HP deliver flexible IT support to growing firms

BPC and HP partner to offer flexible IT support and finance solutions, helping SMEs manage tech challenges and plan growth amid evolving market demands.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI
Software Development

Exclusive: How HP innovations are driving BPC Commercial's vision for AI

BPC Commercial's CEO, Brian Wu, reveals how HP innovations are key to the firm's transition towards AI-driven solutions and sustainable IT practices.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Gartner forecasts USD $723.4 billion cloud spending by 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner forecasts USD $723.4 billion cloud spending by 2025

Gartner predicts that global spending on public cloud services will surge to USD $723.4 billion by 2025, driven by strong demand for AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

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Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals
Disaster Recovery

Orient hit by supply strains, wins new digital deals

Orient Technologies' Q3 margins slump on chip shortages and a lost cloud client, even as fresh digital contracts and a new centre lift outlook.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Feb 2026
Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal
Fintech

Raylo raises GBP £30m & seals LG UK subscription deal

Raylo secures GBP £30m funding and inks LG TV and audio subscription deal as it eyes UK growth and a 2026 launch in the US market.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 2026
XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services
Unified Communications

XTIUM launches direct operations in Europe to expand IT services

XTIUM has launched direct operations in Europe from Rotterdam, expanding managed IT services including cybersecurity for EMEA businesses.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks
Virtualisation

Embedding environmental stewardship into IT governance frameworks

Embedding environmental stewardship in IT governance helps businesses cut e-waste, lower energy use, and boost sustainability, driving efficiency and reputation gains.

By Erica Smith • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste
Desktop-as-a-Service

Singapore urged to embrace circular tech to slash e-waste

Singapore faces rising e-waste with 2.9 million unused smartphones idle, prompting calls for circular tech to cut waste and emissions by up to 40%.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025
Software-as-a-Service

Australian public cloud spend to hit AUD $26.6bn in 2025

Australian public cloud spending is set to rise 18.9% to AUD $26.6 billion in 2025, driven by AI integration and demand for SaaS, PaaS, and IaaS services.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses
Digital Transformation

The case for Device as a Service: Smarter IT management for modern businesses

With DaaS transforming IT management in Australia, businesses are seizing the opportunity for flexible, cost-effective solutions that drive growth and efficiency.

By BPC Commercial • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor
Drones

XTI Aerospace to acquire 30% stake in ReadyMonitor

XTI Aerospace has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding to acquire a 30% stake in Drone-as-a-Service leader ReadyMonitor, enhancing VTOL tech.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
ControlUp enhances digital experience support for ChromeOS
Desktop-as-a-Service

ControlUp enhances digital experience support for ChromeOS

ControlUp has introduced support for Google ChromeOS on its Digital Employee Experience platform, enhancing analytics for virtual desktops and physical devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
SPH Aviation partners with GDX Security on drone tech
Unified Communications

SPH Aviation partners with GDX Security on drone tech

SPH Aviation has partnered with GDX Security Solutions to boost aviation security using advanced drone technology, aiming to enhance safety and workforce training.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2024