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Softsource vBridge acquires TLC to form major IT group
IT services

Softsource vBridge acquires TLC to form major IT group

Softsource vBridge has acquired The Laptop Company in a bid to form one of New Zealand's largest privately-owned IT groups, boosting service capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024

Global Stories

Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories

Ethan named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025
EduTech

Ethan named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025

Ethan has been named Arctic Wolf APAC Rising Star Partner for 2025, recognising its leadership in cybersecurity and service delivery across Asia-Pacific.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities
EduTech

CAUDIT Cloud aims to cut costs & boost IT in Australasian universities

CAUDIT and Macquarie Cloud Services have launched CAUDIT Cloud to help Australasian universities tackle IT costs, compliance, and data challenges affordably.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
Unified Communications

Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China

Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools
Unified Communications

Logitech enhances ACCIONA collaboration with new video tools

Logitech has equipped over 4,500 ACCIONA staff in Australia and New Zealand with advanced video tools to boost collaboration on major infrastructure and renewable projects.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push
Digital Transformation

ANZ banks tackle legacy systems with modernisation push

Australian and New Zealand banks are investing billions in ICT, but the challenge remains: how to ensure these funds translate into tangible business value.

By Jeremy Thomas • 5 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025
Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide
Unified Communications

Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth
Digital twins

Huawei executive forecasts AI-driven 5G network growth

Huawei's Li Peng predicts that artificial intelligence will revolutionise 5G networks, driving data usage and unlocking significant revenue growth.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation
Software-as-a-Service

WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation

WTW has appointed Mark Mamone as Head of Technology Delivery and Strategy for its ICT business, aiming to enhance its SaaS capabilities in the insurance sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability
Malware

Mandiant reveals details of major Ivanti VPN vulnerability

Mandiant unveils a critical zero-day vulnerability in Ivanti Connect Secure VPN appliances, exploited since December 2024 by a suspected China-linked group.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025
Supply Chain

Financial sector prepares for EU DORA regulations in 2025

As the EU's DORA regulation looms, financial firms are urged to bolster digital resilience or risk severe operational disruptions by January 2025.

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

Stories from Other Regions

Information Communication & Technology (ICT) stories

Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities
Data Analytics

Finding My Path in ICT: Challenges, Growth and Opportunities

A fresh graduate shares her journey navigating the male-dominated ICT field, overcoming challenges, and emphasising the importance of female representation in tech.

By Juliann Harrahh Soriano • 4 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes
Unified Communications

IWD2025: Breaking Stereotypes

As women's representation in ICT grows, opportunities abound beyond coding and networking, with roles in project management and digital marketing paving the way.

By Leah Rose • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Mar 2025
Indosat partners with Xanh SM for green transport in Indonesia
Data Analytics

Indosat partners with Xanh SM for green transport in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison has joined forces with Vietnam's Xanh SM to promote eco-friendly mobility solutions in Indonesia, enhancing tech-driven transportation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
EU's DORA act poses challenges & opportunities for finance
Unified Communications

EU's DORA act poses challenges & opportunities for finance

The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act, effective from 17th January, presents both hurdles and opportunities for the financial sector, say industry leaders.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills
Artificial Intelligence

FSO reveals top 10 insights shaping Australia's 2024 skills

The Future Skills Organisation's 2024 report reveals major shifts in Australia's finance, tech, and business sectors, stressing skills over qualifications.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2024
Is it time to start measuring the return your organisation is getting from its AI investments?
Data Analytics

Is it time to start measuring the return your organisation is getting from its AI investments?

Workforce analytics technology can help you gauge the effectiveness of your initiatives and determine where your future efforts should be focused.

By Brendan Maree • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2024