Sydney stories
PepsiCo revamps APAC Greenhouse for startup rollouts
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agricultural technology
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supply chain
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PepsiCo tightens APAC startup programme to push proven technologies into supply chains, with five alumni set for commercial rollout trials.
Quantium launches Gemini Enterprise practice with Google
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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multi-cloud
Quantium joins Google Cloud's Gemini Enterprise push with a new AI practice aimed at moving enterprise agents from pilots into production.
Exclusive: Adobe ANZ chief on AI adoption trends
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Adobe ANZ chief says AI is moving into production as customers in regulated sectors balance caution with rapid deployment and productivity gains.
Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries
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hybrid cloud
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multi-cloud
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erp
Oracle and Google Cloud have added a Gemini Enterprise agent that lets users query Oracle databases in natural language without writing SQL.
Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.
Tines to double Australia headcount as APAC hub opens
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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it automation
Tines ramps up Australia presence with APAC hub and customer-facing hires as local firms and IT teams drive broader AI automation adoption.
TrendAI partners Anthropic to embed Claude in security ops
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
TrendAI and Anthropic join forces to embed Claude in Vision One, targeting AI vulnerability research and automated cyber defences.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.
Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East disruption
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risk & compliance
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customer service
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airlines
Kiwis lean on travel agents as Middle East tensions drive reroutes, cancellations and surging demand for expert advice.
Megantic warns retailers on AI search risk in APAC
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cx
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martech
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commerce systems
Megantic and Shopify APAC warn Australian retailers to overhaul product data and site structure as AI shopping tools reshape discovery.
V2 AI wins Databricks Silver Partner status in APAC
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
V2 AI has secured Databricks Silver Partner status, strengthening its credentials as it targets more data and AI work across Asia-Pacific.
Amperity expands Australian operations with AWS rollout
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saas
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Amperity adds Melbourne staff and launches in AWS Sydney and Melbourne to meet Australia's strict data residency demands.
AI expert reveals the 'New Currency' in AI discovery for eCommerce brands
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
AI discovery is levelling eCommerce, with mid-sized Shopify brands gaining an edge over bigger rivals by making products clearer to generative engines.
DroneShield adds threat ranking in Q2 software update
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drones
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ai
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software updates
DroneShield rolls out Q2 software upgrade with drone threat ranking, revamped ATAK-CIV tools and offline maps for its command systems.
AI lifts Asia Pacific data centre costs, report says
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hyperscale
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edge computing
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dc
Japan and Singapore drive Asia Pacific data centre build costs higher as AI demand, power constraints and labour shortages widen regional gaps.
Datacom buys T4 Auckland data centre in NZ expansion
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
Datacom deepens New Zealand data centre push with T4 Auckland site, lifting sovereign capacity to five and backing AI-ready upgrades.
Vection buys DXLabs to expand Australia automation push
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Vection strikes AU$ deal for DXLabs, adding automation firepower and local scale as the ASX group targets faster Asia-Pacific growth.
Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
Microsoft & VU open Victoria's first datacentre academy
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edutech
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
Microsoft and Victoria University have launched a fee-free Datacentre Academy in Footscray to train Victorians for in-demand technical roles.
Hapana rebuilds fitness platform after USD $7.25 million
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Hapana unveils rebuilt fitness software platform after USD $7.25 million Microequities-led round, targeting multi-site operators with AI tools.