Automation stories
NEXTDC has begun building its first Tokyo data centre, TK1, to support Japan's growing AI, cloud, and digital infrastructure needs with 28MW capacity.
A survey reveals 81% of business leaders want AI tools that enhance teamwork, as current individual-focused AI limits collaboration and ROI globally.
AI development will prioritise technical applications in 2026, with slower consumer rollout due to integration challenges and security concerns across sectors.
REA Group and Annexa mark a decade of successful partnership, innovating finance systems and driving continuous tech advancements since 2014.
SAP opens a Centre of Excellence in Canberra to aid Australian public sector AI adoption, hiring 20 specialists by mid-2026 to boost digital transformation.
AI advances, zero-trust security, and evolving work habits are set to reshape cybersecurity challenges and strategies in 2026 across Asia-Pacific.
Telecommunications and tech firms diverge on AI observability, with telcos prioritising AI monitoring to curb USD $2m hourly outage costs, tech firms favouring DevOps.
Paragon secures EUR €585 million refinancing to fund global expansion and advance AI and cloud technologies, targeting new markets and growth.
Thryv has launched an AI marketing tool in Australia and New Zealand to help home service businesses automate sales and boost their online presence.
Virsae and VOSS have partnered to enhance AI-driven workplace analytics, combining expertise to boost collaboration and customer experience across major platforms.
Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
UK firms waste 20% of software spend and lose 7% of revenue to complexity, hindering productivity amid the Autumn Budget's focus on efficiency.
UK shoppers favour AI for delivery tracking and returns but insist it should support, not replace, human customer service roles in retail.
Foxtel enhances live 4K sports streaming for over a million viewers with Fastly's CDN, ensuring stable, high-quality broadcasts across Kayo Sports and Foxtel.
Workday's payroll software gains traction in Australia with 60+ organisations adopting its platform to streamline compliance and boost efficiency by 2025.
Orient Technologies has launched a new Turbe centre in Navi Mumbai, featuring AI-powered SOC and NOC to enhance 24/7 IT monitoring and cybersecurity services.
By 2026, Australian organisations will prioritise digital sovereignty and distributed AI, reshaping cloud strategies to boost security and resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
Westcon-Comstor and Check Point have launched an API to automate renewals, boosting efficiency and cutting turnaround times for EMEA channel partners.
Australia's SME sector posts strongest half-year growth since 2023, driven by digital adoption and productivity, nearing pre-pandemic output levels.
AI could boost New Zealand's productivity by NZD $108 billion by 2038, doubling current rates through improved skills, infrastructure, and public sector digitisation.