Cloud Services stories
Over the last decade the IT world has seen a mass transition from in-house computer assets to everything-as-a-service in the cloud, with hardware, platform and services now all commonly cloud-resident. Ideally positioned to support distributed working and working from home, most major players are currently moving or planning to move more than half of their operations to the cloud. The current direction of travel is to multi-cloud deployment, seen as providing greater flexibility, specialisation and security.
The main bumps in the road have shown up in skills shortages reported by many organisations, complexity leading to misconfiguration and the need to operate and integrate multiple security dashboards. Consequently, third-party cloud security providers are a hot growth area.

ConnectID & Caresquare partner to combat NDIS fraud
2 days ago
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ConnectID has partnered with Caresquare to enhance identity verification in the NDIS, tackling fraud that costs AUD $2 billion annually.

Zscaler report urges shift from VPNs to Zero Trust
2 days ago
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Zscaler's 2025 ThreatLabz VPN Risk Report reveals soaring VPN usage in Australia but warns of heightened security risks, urging a shift to Zero Trust architectures.

Oracle & Google Cloud expand database service offering
3 days ago
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Oracle and Google Cloud have announced the forthcoming launch of Oracle Base Database Service on Google Cloud, aiming to enhance cloud collaboration and expand regional access.

New A2A protocol launched to enhance AI agent synergy
3 days ago
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The Agent2Agent protocol has been launched to enhance AI interoperability across enterprise platforms, supported by over 50 technology partners including Atlassian and Salesforce.

Accenture & Google Cloud boost AI & cloud solutions
3 days ago
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Accenture is expanding its partnership with Google Cloud to enhance cloud and AI adoption globally, focusing on solutions that boost enterprise efficiency.

Infoblox & Google Cloud partner for hybrid networking
3 days ago
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Infoblox and Google Cloud have joined forces to enhance hybrid multi-cloud networking and cybersecurity, launching new solutions to streamline cloud transitions.

New VP Sanjay Deshmukh to drive Elastic's APJ growth
3 days ago
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Elastic has appointed Sanjay Deshmukh as Vice President for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its growth in the AI-driven market.

Juniper & Google join forces for AI-focused networking
3 days ago
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Juniper Networks has teamed up with Google Cloud to enhance enterprise networking solutions, combining AI capabilities with Cloud WAN for secure scalability.

Google enhances AI adoption with new Agentspace features
4 days ago
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Google has unveiled new features for its Agentspace product to enhance AI agent adoption in businesses, promising streamlined processes and improved security.

Google Cloud & UWM partner to revolutionise mortgages
4 days ago
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Google Cloud and United Wholesale Mortgage have launched a partnership to modernise mortgage lending, harnessing AI to streamline processes and enhance client experiences.

Google Cloud expands partner ecosystem for AI innovation
4 days ago
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Google Cloud is broadening its partner ecosystem to drive growth in agentic AI, showcasing substantial investments and new innovations for collaborative success.

Fastly unveils advanced real-time DDoS attack insights
4 days ago
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Fastly has enhanced its DDoS Protection services with new real-time insights, enabling improved visibility for security teams during attacks.

Logically partners with Databricks to enhance threat detection
4 days ago
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Logically has teamed up with Databricks to bolster organisations' defences against online threats, combining AI technology with data intelligence.

SailPoint reveals Cloud updates for identity security boost
5 days ago
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SailPoint has unveiled updates to its Identity Security Cloud, introducing enhanced machine identity security and new customer success services to bolster identity management.

Vodafone celebrates connecting 200 millionth IoT device
5 days ago
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Vodafone has achieved a major milestone by connecting its 200 millionth Internet of Things device, enhancing its global IoT network across various sectors.

Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities
5 days ago
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Symal has teamed up with Macquarie Cloud Services to utilise Microsoft Azure, aiming to boost its DevOps and AI capabilities amid a digital transformation.

Strengthening operational risk and third-party management – navigating the new APRA Standards
6 days ago
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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APRA-regulated entities in Australia must prepare for the upcoming CPS230 deadline, a shift aimed at enhancing operational and third-party risk management.

Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion
6 days ago
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Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.

AI PCs: A paradigm shift in the modern workplace
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As AI transforms the workplace, IT leaders must rethink PC infrastructure, with 82% planning to adopt AI PCs by 2025 to enhance productivity and security.

Synology launches AI Wi-Fi camera for Australia & NZ
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Synology has launched the CC400W, its inaugural AI Wi-Fi camera, introducing a new era of smart surveillance for businesses across Australia and New Zealand.