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AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears
Artificial Intelligence

AI adoption in the workplace hindered by security fears

A new report from Lucid Software reveals that despite 60% of companies reportedly using AI tools, 34% of employees engage with them less than once a month.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Zoom financials reveal moderate growth in AI sector push
Unified Communications

Zoom financials reveal moderate growth in AI sector push

Zoom Communications has reported a 3.6% increase in revenue for Q3 2025, reaching USD $1,177.5 million, while key AI innovations drive user growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Only 10% of Asian businesses ready for personalised growth
Digital Transformation

Only 10% of Asian businesses ready for personalised growth

A mere 10% of businesses in key Asian markets are ready to adopt experience-orchestrated models, highlighting significant data management challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion
Digital Transformation

NTT DATA to acquire Niveus for Google Cloud expansion

NTT DATA plans to acquire Niveus Solutions, boosting its Google Cloud capabilities with an additional 1,000 experts to enhance AI and data engineering services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies
Storage

Australian firms encouraged to adopt platform strategies

As Australia and New Zealand gear up for 2025, organisations are grappling with productivity and data management challenges, warns expert Mark Jobbins.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
CrowdStrike surpasses USD $4 billion in annual revenue
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike surpasses USD $4 billion in annual revenue

CrowdStrike has announced a remarkable achievement, surpassing USD $4 billion in annual recurring revenue, marking significant growth in its latest quarterly results.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
Storage

Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery

Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2
Unified Communications

8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2

8x8 has reported over 60% year-on-year growth in new product sales, attributed to the rising demand for its AI-powered customer experience solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
Data Protection

Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access
Unified Communications

Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed to provide connectivity in remote Asia-Pacific regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments
Hyperscale

V2 Digital strengthens team with two key appointments

V2 Digital has expanded its team to over 60 employees across Australia with two senior appointments, enhancing its focus on AI-driven growth.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge
Digital Transformation

Customer Science Group marks 10 years with growth surge

Sydney's Customer Science Group celebrates a decade of success with a 50% revenue increase, marking its place in The Australian Financial Review's Fast 100 for 2024.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech
Generative AI

Litera acquires Office & Dragons to boost legal tech

Litera has acquired Office & Dragons to enhance its legal tech offerings, leveraging automation and AI to improve document workflows for legal professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence
Software-as-a-Service

SALESmanago acquires Leadoo to expand European presence

SALESmanago has acquired Leadoo to enhance its Customer Engagement Platform, aiming to solidify its presence in Europe's marketing technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
Canary Technology acquires Layer 8 Security to expand
EduTech

Canary Technology acquires Layer 8 Security to expand

Canary Technology Solutions has acquired Layer 8 Security, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings and promising a comprehensive approach to digital protection.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Nov 2024
BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks
Unified Communications

BAI secures 3.8 GHz spectrum to expand private networks

BAI Communications has secured licensed spectrum in the 3.8 GHz band from ACMA, enhancing its private mobile network capabilities across Australia.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024
AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday
Digital Transformation

AI & IT systems crucial for retail success on Black Friday

As Black Friday looms, retailers face the dual challenge of IT resilience and consumer trust in AI, with only 10% of UK shoppers keen to use AI tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2024