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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 finalists revealed

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Asia Pacific Loyalty Awards 2026 unveils record finalist line-up as brands double down on retention, data and personalised engagement.
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Shuttlerock unifies finance & HR globally with Workday

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Shuttlerock adopts Workday to unify global finance and HR, tightening controls and boosting real-time insight as its international footprint grows.
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IBM Consulting appoints new leaders for industrial division in Australia

Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
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IBM Consulting Australia appoints Melanie Evans and promotes Wynand Fourie to lead its Distribution & Industrial division, boosting digital and AI innovation across sectors.
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SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 celebrate digital innovation in ANZ

Wed, 8th Oct 2025
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The SAP Best Tech Awards 2025 honoured ANZ organisations, including Telstra and Woolworths, for excellence in digital transformation and innovative SAP technology use.
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Ping Identity appoints Daniel Gardner ANZ sales director

Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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Ping Identity has appointed Daniel Gardner as Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand to boost its identity platform presence in the region.
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Datadog appoints Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President in ANZ

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Datadog has named Roz Gregory as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost enterprise growth and customer support.
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Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.
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HTEC appoints Philip Otley to lead global AI-first TIME strategy

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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HTEC has appointed Philip Otley as Managing Partner to lead growth and innovation in telecoms, infrastructure, media and entertainment with an AI-first focus.
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Wild Tech hires Andrew Kirk to lead enterprise cloud growth

Tue, 24th Jun 2025
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Wild Tech appoints Andrew Kirk as Senior Business Development Manager to boost enterprise cloud growth and drive digital transformation partnerships across APAC.
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Why Process Intelligence is vital for success with Agentic AI

Thu, 5th Jun 2025
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Agentic AI is transforming enterprise operations, but its success hinges on Process Intelligence providing timely, accurate insight into how businesses truly operate.
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Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution

Tue, 27th May 2025
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Airspeeder's electric flying car races over South Australia's salt flats could spark a revolution in urban transport and eVTOL technology development.
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The network of tomorrow begins with the innovation of today

Wed, 14th May 2025
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Australians spend nearly 3 hours online daily, using virtualised networks to boost efficiency and power smarter, more secure 5G connectivity across industries.
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Generative AI boosts productivity in ANZ workplaces

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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A new study reveals that generative AI is enhancing productivity in Australian and New Zealand workplaces, with many saving over two hours daily.
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Google Cloud appoints Paul Migliorini as ANZ Vice President

Tue, 8th Oct 2024
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Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.
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SAP honours top innovators at 2024 Best Run Awards in ANZ

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SAP has honoured top innovators across Australia and New Zealand in the 2024 Best Run Awards, spotlighting trailblazing companies like Telstra, BHP, and PWC.
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Phil Zammit appointed VP of Avaya's Asia-Pacific operations

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Avaya appoints Phil Zammit as VP for Asia-Pacific operations, aiming to enhance customer and partner relationships while driving regional market success.
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Exclusive: Why creating phishing-resistant users is key to cybersecurity

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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Yubico's Jeff Schomburgk has discussed the critical rise of phishing-resistant authentication and its pivotal role in shaping the future of cybersecurity.
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Cloudera acquires Verta to boost enterprise AI capabilities

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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Cloudera has acquired the Verta Operational AI Platform to boost its AI capabilities, aligning with the surge of AI integration in ANZ businesses like Telstra and BHP.
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Infinera achieves record fibre capacity in Telstra InfraCo tests

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Infinera's simulated network evaluations with Telstra InfraCo's optical fibre demonstrated unprecedented capacity for long-distance routes, promising enhanced connectivity.