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EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.
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F5 BIG-IP hack exposes critical infrastructure to major risk

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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A state-sponsored hack of F5's BIG-IP products risks critical infrastructure globally by exposing industrial control systems to unauthorised access and disruption.
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Why utilities must make packet-level visibility their priority

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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As Asia Pacific's energy sector digitises, guaranteed packet-level visibility must underpin operational resilience to secure critical utility networks from rising cyber threats.
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Asia-Pacific data centres urged to balance growth & green energy

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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The Asia-Pacific Data Centre Association urges governments to adopt policies balancing rapid digital growth with green energy targets across the region.
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New Zealand's chance to lead in green datacentres

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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New Zealand stands poised to lead in sustainable data centres, harnessing 85% renewable energy to power AI growth worth NZD $3.4b annually by 2035.
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OpenADR Alliance sees record global growth as energy evolves

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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The OpenADR Alliance reports record growth with nearly 60 new members as global energy sector adopts open standards for managing distributed resources.
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HCLTech teams with GSMA to drive global Open Gateway initiative

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.
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Genesis Energy deploys Databricks to boost AI & data strategy

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Genesis Energy will adopt the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform to enhance its AI use, boost data management, and train staff in a major digital transformation.
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APAC firms to boost threat intelligence spend, embrace AI by 2026

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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By 2026, 79% of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost threat intelligence spending and adopt AI to tackle rising cyber threats and regulatory demands.
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Appian honours APJ partners for excellence, innovation & growth

Tue, 14th Oct 2025
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Appian has named Roboyo, WNS, Deloitte, Accenture, and Via Appia as winners of its 2025 APJ Partner Awards for excellence, innovation and growth in the region.
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US tech stocks surge ahead of NZX, highlighting need to diversify

Fri, 10th Oct 2025
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US tech stocks soar, with the S&P 500 up 14.5% versus NZX's 3.2%, urging New Zealand investors to diversify internationally for better returns.
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Rush acquires Pixel Fusion to target GLAM, education & energy

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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RUSH has acquired Pixel Fusion, boosting its managed services and expanding into education, energy and GLAM sectors with stronger recurring revenue growth.
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Nebius launches global awards for robotics & physical AI startups

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Nebius launches global awards with USD $100,000 in AI Cloud credits for startups advancing robotics and physical AI across Asia, Europe and the US.
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Testlio partners with Bugcrowd & InnoWave on global QA hub

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.
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Continuous improvement in your supply chain has never been more important

Tue, 30th Sep 2025
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clean technologies
Over half of supply chain leaders face daily disruptions; Australian businesses must prioritise continuous improvement to build resilience and drive growth.
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SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.
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XYZ Reality renews ISO 27001, reinforcing security in key sectors

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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XYZ Reality has renewed its ISO 27001 certification, underscoring its commitment to data security in sectors like defence, energy and pharmaceuticals.
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Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.
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Meridian Energy upgrades finance with unified Oracle Fusion Cloud

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Meridian Energy modernises finance ops with DXC's unified Oracle Fusion Cloud, enhancing efficiency and supporting New Zealand's renewable energy goals.
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Dr. Deepak Divan to lead Endeavour drive in high power DC

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Dr Deepak Divan joins Endeavour to lead high-power DC infrastructure development, tackling rising energy demands in AI, industry and transport sectors.