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Constant Contact launches SMS marketing tool in Australia
Software-as-a-Service

Constant Contact launches SMS marketing tool in Australia

Australian small firms get a faster way to reach customers as Constant Contact adds SMS to its email and social marketing platform.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime
Disaster Recovery

Visibility can shield you against $15k/min downtime

Blind spots in monitoring are pushing outage bills higher, with Splunk estimating average downtime now costs USD $15,000 a minute.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal
Software-as-a-Service

Equinor signs long-term Cegal EnergyX software deal

The software will help Equinor track production, ownership and cargo data across assets in more than 20 countries under a USD $11 million deal.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance
Network Infrastructure

AIONOS & Black Box form AI infrastructure alliance

Enterprises in India and beyond stand to gain a single vendor for AI infrastructure and software as the firms target GCC demand and global expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide
Virtualisation

Nakivo Q1 revenue rises as MSP base expands worldwide

Growth in managed service provider demand lifted revenue 4% at NAKIVO, as the backup software group added customers in 190 countries and territories.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform
Malware

Global Signal Exchange unveils upgraded fraud platform

Oxford Information Labs says cross-border scam probes could improve as the upgraded platform draws on about 28 million signals across ASEAN.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Snowflake renames AI tools amid broader platform push
Data governance

Snowflake renames AI tools amid broader platform push

Customers will get tighter controls and new streaming and interoperability features as Snowflake expands its platform around enterprise data.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Pax8 appoints Mel Thompson as APAC Experience Vice President

The hire comes as Pax8 ramps up its APAC push, with the cloud marketplace seeking closer ties to partners and vendors across the region.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Harvey partners NUS Law in Singapore AI education push
Generative AI

Harvey partners NUS Law in Singapore AI education push

The tie-up will give NUS Law students and faculty free access to Harvey, as legal education grapples with how AI should be taught responsibly.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Go Swag raises USD $5m for US expansion with Mercia
Digital Transformation

Go Swag raises USD $5m for US expansion with Mercia

The Glasgow gifting platform plans to add 40 staff and open a Southeast Asia warehouse as it targets a bigger US market.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
KYND launches cyber analytics in 15 languages for SMEs
Software-as-a-Service

KYND launches cyber analytics in 15 languages for SMEs

Insurers and brokers may find it easier to assess SME cyber exposure after KYND expanded its risk platform into 15 local languages.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow
Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow

Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026
The new rules of media investment in an unpredictable economy
Opinion

The new rules of media investment in an unpredictable economy

Marketers are shifting budgets towards flexible channels as inflation and volatile consumer behaviour make fixed media plans harder to defend.

By Ben Baker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026

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Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push
Software-as-a-Service

Kablamo appoints Troy Bebee to lead Google Cloud push

The consultancy is betting on rising demand for data and AI projects by adding senior Google Cloud leadership across Australia and Canada.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2026
Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers
Digital Transformation

Why 'admin parties' should serve as a warning to marketers

Consumers are increasingly muting and unsubscribing, forcing brands to compete with inbox fatigue and attention overload rather than rival campaigns.

By Sam Richardson • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2026
Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence
Data centers

Aon sees Australian construction growth driven by defence

Labour shortages, rising costs and tighter regulation are threatening delivery on Australia's construction pipeline despite robust defence-led demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Jun 2026
Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane
Digital Transformation

Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane

The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jun 2026