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Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
Firewalls

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI
Software-as-a-Service

Varonis, Microsoft deepen partnership to secure enterprise AI

Varonis and Microsoft have deepened their partnership to enhance data security and governance for enterprises adopting AI technologies like Microsoft Copilot.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder 2.0 for enterprise AI scale
Digital Transformation

Tray.ai unveils Merlin Agent Builder 2.0 for enterprise AI scale

Tray.ai launches Merlin Agent Builder 2.0, enhancing enterprise AI with smarter data, session memory, multi-LLM support, and seamless omnichannel deployment.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds
Hyperscale

Poor cloud security leaves secrets & data at risk, report finds

A report finds poor cloud security and misconfigurations put sensitive data and secrets at risk across major public cloud providers worldwide.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI
Virtualisation

Broadcom launches VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0 to boost private AI

Broadcom has launched VMware Cloud Foundation 9.0, enhancing private cloud management for traditional, AI, and cloud-native applications across diverse infrastructures.

By Sean Mitchell • 9 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move
Digital Transformation

KPMG unveils AI platform Workbench in multi-billion dollar move

KPMG has launched Workbench, an AI platform powered by Microsoft Azure, aiming to transform client services with multi-agent intelligence and secure data control.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC
Platform-as-a-Service

Aiden Technologies now available in Azure Marketplace via MACC

Aiden Technologies is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace via MACC, enabling organisations to acquire its endpoint management platform using existing Azure funds.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Sun World partners with Semarchy to streamline global data management
Software-as-a-Service

Sun World partners with Semarchy to streamline global data management

Sun World teams up with Semarchy to centralise global data, boosting efficiency and customer insight in its fruit breeding and licensing operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Microsoft Azure stories

CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul
Platform-as-a-Service

CareSuper partners with Macquarie for Azure migration, tech overhaul

CareSuper partners with Macquarie Cloud Services to migrate its AUD $57 billion tech infrastructure from AWS to Microsoft Azure for cost-effective modernisation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks
Hyperscale

AI cloud workloads face greater critical security risks

A Tenable report reveals 70% of AI cloud workloads on platforms like AWS and Azure have critical vulnerabilities, posing increased security risks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology
Data Analytics

UK firms warned of risks in relying on outdated technology

UK firms relying on outdated legacy systems risk security breaches, inefficiencies, and missed growth, warns Essenkay amid rising cyber threats and economic pressures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth
Customer Experience

Agentic AI market set to soar as firms drive automation growth

Agentic AI market set to grow from USD $7.28 billion in 2025 to over $41 billion by 2030, driving automation and transforming sectors from cybersecurity to customer service.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills
Data Protection

ServiceNow launches secure SPP-SG platform with NYP to boost AI skills

ServiceNow rolls out its secure SPP-SG AI platform in Singapore, partnering with Nanyang Polytechnic to boost AI skills and support public sector innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
AMD unveils Instinct MI350 GPUs & Helios to spearhead open AI
High Performance Computing

AMD unveils Instinct MI350 GPUs & Helios to spearhead open AI

AMD launches Instinct MI350 GPUs and Helios rack-scale platform, aiming to boost AI performance and energy efficiency in hyperscale data centres by 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia
Software-as-a-Service

KAF Digital Bank onboards with Temenos SaaS in Malaysia

KAF Digital Bank has begun onboarding customers on Temenos SaaS, launching Shariah-compliant digital banking powered by Microsoft Azure in Malaysia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
DRUID AI named Microsoft's first certified healthcare AI provider
Artificial Intelligence

DRUID AI named Microsoft's first certified healthcare AI provider

DRUID AI is the first certified healthcare AI provider in Central & Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa, recognised by Microsoft for secure, scalable solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025