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PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions
Unified Communications

PPDS & Shure form global alliance to offer unified AV solutions

PPDS and Shure form a global alliance to provide integrated AV solutions combining Philips displays and Shure audio systems for seamless collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow
Digital Transformation

AI boosts business in ANZ, but staff anxiety & skill gaps grow

AI adoption boosts business in Australia and New Zealand, yet 59% of staff report stress and skill gaps, with calls for more training and ethical oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
SAS Viya unveils new AI tools & services to boost productivity
Data Analytics

SAS Viya unveils new AI tools & services to boost productivity

SAS Viya launches new AI tools, including synthetic data generation and cloud services, to boost productivity and decision-making across industries globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
N-able launches free global UEM certification for IT staff
Endpoint Protection

N-able launches free global UEM certification for IT staff

N-able has launched free global certification for its unified endpoint management solutions, helping IT staff boost skills, security and career prospects.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025
DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation
DevOps

DuploCloud launches AI DevOps Help Desk to boost automation

DuploCloud has unveiled the AI DevOps Help Desk, an AI-driven platform aiming to revolutionise DevOps automation and streamline cloud operations in real time.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Jun 2025
AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows
Data Protection

AI agents spark new enterprise security fears, report shows

A SailPoint report reveals 82% of organisations use AI agents, yet only 44% have policies to secure them, sparking new enterprise security fears.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Centrel unveils plug-and-play tool to simplify IT documentation
Platform-as-a-Service

Centrel unveils plug-and-play tool to simplify IT documentation

CENTREL Solutions launches XIA Configuration Express, a plug-and-play tool simplifying IT documentation with quick install and automated branding features.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs
Firewalls

Zyxel Networks achieves top customer ratings for firewall & VPNs

Zyxel Networks secured Champion status for its firewalls and VPNs in techconsult's 2025 survey, praised for usability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
Firewalls

Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels

Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing
Software-as-a-Service

BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant for billing

BillingPlatform launches BP Copilot, an AI assistant that simplifies cloud billing management by enabling natural language queries and real-time reporting for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Dan Wensley named new CEO to drive global GTIA initiatives
Digital Transformation

Dan Wensley named new CEO to drive global GTIA initiatives

Dan Wensley has been appointed CEO of the Global Technology Industry Association, aiming to boost member growth and global IT community engagement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality
Software Development

AI-accelerated code widens gap between software design & reality

Research finds that 56% of organisations face costly software risks due to mismatches between documented architecture and production reality amid growing AI-driven development.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime
Unified Communications

Perforce launches upgraded Puppet to cut cyber risk downtime

Perforce Software updates Puppet Enterprise Advanced to accelerate vulnerability fixes and boost collaboration amid rising cyber threats and AI-driven attacks.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT professionals stories

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training
AI Security

AI adoption in Europe outpaces workplace policies & training

AI use in European workplaces surges with 83% adoption, yet just 31% have formal policies, raising concerns over security and ethical risks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount
Data Protection

AI use surges in UK healthcare as data security concerns mount

AI use in UK healthcare has soared to 94% in 2025, despite rising data breaches and declining focus on data security among IT professionals.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals
Unified Communications

Team building drives long-term gains for UK IT professionals

New research reveals 82% of UK IT and telecoms professionals find team building boosts collaboration, with 52% experiencing lasting benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia
Unified Communications

Care & tech jobs surge as traditional roles decline in Australia

Australia's workforce grew 22.9% since 2014, with dramatic rises in aged care and tech roles, while traditional jobs like travel agents and farmers declined.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
How to keep public trust when systems go down
Customer Experience

How to keep public trust when systems go down

Effective communication during cyberattacks is vital to maintain public trust and protect reputations, warns PR experts from Impact PR Auckland.

By Mark Devlin • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025