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Xero cuts phone bill by USD $500,000 after Dialpad switch

Unified cloud telephony has saved the accounting software group about USD $500,000 a year and simplified calls for 1,400 staff worldwide.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday

Chorus

New Zealand monetises Chorus debt for NZD $702m gain

The Crown will free up NZD $702 million for roads, hospitals and classrooms by cashing in Chorus loans earlier than planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Malware

Cyber attacks rise 16% as ransomware surges in July

Ransomware victims jumped 49% in July, while organisations worldwide also faced 16% more cyber attacks year on year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Today

Virtualisation

SUSE targets Australia's industrial edge to drive growth

Australian miners, shippers and utilities could be next to benefit as SUSE pushes edge computing and AI inference beyond data centres.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Today

Network Infrastructure

Google unveils three new subsea cables across the Americas

The new routes are set to improve resilience and speed for cloud and streaming traffic across Latin America, the Caribbean and North America.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Today

Customer Relationship Management

South East Asia & India launch loyalty industry body

The new body seeks to help brands retain customers as Asia-Pacific loyalty spending is forecast to reach USD $141.8 billion by 2030.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Yesterday

Data Analytics

NGMN says Agentic AI needs alignment for mobile networks

Large-scale rollout of Agentic AI in telecoms will hinge on common standards, governance and safety controls, NGMN warned.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Customer Experience

Superloop opens Future Minds Lab at Colombo girls' school

The new facility will give girls at a Colombo school better access to laptops, STEM lessons and hands-on digital learning.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Yesterday

Fleet Management

Optus D3 life extension mission enters second phase

Service continuity for Optus' satellite network should improve as a Mission Extension Pod is set to keep D3 operating into the 2030s.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

Advantai names COO & CTO to bolster mobile push

The hires bolster Advantai's push across Australia and New Zealand as demand rises for firms helping brands launch mobile services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday

Digital Transformation

One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise

Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago

Digital Transformation

Cellhub wins CRN & ChannelVision awards for services

The recognition highlights Cellhub's shift towards managed services as channel partners seek simpler, lower-cost 5G and network designs.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • 3 days ago

Digital Transformation

Sinch rebrands MessageMedia as Sinch Engage in Australia

Existing customers will see no change to products or pricing as the renamed platform keeps SMS, MMS, WhatsApp and local support in place.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra opens Toronto innovation hub to boost AI

Toronto clients will gain faster access to AI skills and local delivery support as Tech Mahindra expands its Canadian footprint.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Drivers back satellite-linked cars for safety, study finds

Weekly mobile blackouts are pushing drivers towards satellite links, with 75% willing to pay and safety seen as the main draw.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Biometrics

Daon launches Quantum Identity architecture for fraud

Banks and other regulated firms could gain extra protection against replay and injection fraud as Daon readies identity checks for the post-quantum era.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Wearables

Samsung launches foldable phones & watches in Australia

Consumer demand for smaller, pocketable devices is driving Samsung's latest Australian launch as it seeks stronger pre-orders for foldables and watches.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday