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Oracle launches universal credits to simplify multicloud usage
Hybrid Cloud

Oracle launches universal credits to simplify multicloud usage

Oracle launches Multicloud Universal Credits, enabling simpler management and flexible use of Oracle services across AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, and OCI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security
Data Analytics

Oracle unveils AI Database 26ai with advanced security

The updated product offering integrates advanced AI and quantum-resistant encryption for secure, multi-cloud data analytics and app development.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand
Firewalls

Ingram Micro brings NVIDIA AI solutions to Australia & New Zealand

Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report
Data Protection

Rubrik recognised as leader in global IDC cyber-recovery report

Rubrik has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its advanced AI-driven cyber-recovery and identity resilience solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025
Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents
Unified Communications

Dayforce boosts HR & payroll efficiency with Microsoft AI agents

Dayforce expands its partnership with Microsoft to embed AI agents in HR and payroll, streamlining workflows and boosting efficiency for organisations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
Cisco launches 8223 router & P200 chip for AI data centres
Firewalls

Cisco launches 8223 router & P200 chip for AI data centres

Cisco launches 8223 router and Silicon One P200 chip, offering 51.2Tbps for secure, efficient AI data centre networking across vast distances.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI
Digital Transformation

Insight named emerging leader in Gartner guide for generative AI

Insight is named an Emerging Leader in Gartner's 2025 Innovation Guide for generative AI consultancy, aiding Asia Pacific firms from pilot to enterprise AI deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally
Robotic Process Automation

Avalara launches agentic AI platform to automate tax compliance globally

Avalara unveils an AI-powered platform featuring agentic AI that automates tax compliance workflows from start to finish, boosting accuracy and efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity
Customer Relationship Management

ServiceNow unveils AI Experience to unify workflows & boost productivity

ServiceNow launches AI Experience, a unified conversational AI platform integrating workflows to enhance productivity across enterprises with secure, multimodal tools.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
Illumio Insights joins Microsoft Marketplace to boost AI security
Firewalls

Illumio Insights joins Microsoft Marketplace to boost AI security

Illumio Insights has joined Microsoft Marketplace to enhance AI-driven security, offering advanced threat detection for hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Pure Storage unveils unified platform to supercharge AI data
Storage

Pure Storage unveils unified platform to supercharge AI data

Pure Storage launches a unified platform enhancing AI data management across on-premises and cloud, boosting efficiency and hybrid cloud control.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Migros wins 2025 DigiCert award for quantum security readiness
Data Protection

Migros wins 2025 DigiCert award for quantum security readiness

Swiss retailer Migros wins the 2025 DigiCert Quantum Readiness Award for its proactive, company-wide strategy to tackle quantum-era cybersecurity threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality
DevOps

SmartBear partners with Adactin to boost APAC software quality

SmartBear teams up with Australian firm Adactin to distribute AI-powered software testing tools across Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and India in key sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Diliko secures ISO 27001 & 27701 for Agentic AI platform
DevOps

Diliko secures ISO 27001 & 27701 for Agentic AI platform

Diliko has achieved ISO 27001 and 27701 certification for its Agentic AI platform, demonstrating top-tier security and privacy protections across multi-cloud environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Azure stories

Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards
Private Cloud

Exclusive: Allianz Australia embraces AI, aligning to regulatory standards

Allianz Insurance Australia is advancing AI use cautiously, balancing innovation with regulation, data quality, and trust to reshape its claims processes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
Cancer Council Queensland boosts telehealth & security with cloud
Data Protection

Cancer Council Queensland boosts telehealth & security with cloud

Cancer Council Queensland partners with Macquarie Telecom to enhance telehealth and cybersecurity, aiding cancer support across regional and remote areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status
Semiconductors

HCLTech joins Microsoft AI Inner Circle, cementing top partner status

HCLTech has joined Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for 2025/26, placing it in the top 1% of global Microsoft partners driving AI innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025