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Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI
Robotics

Microsoft's Dream Space reaches 70,000 pupils in NI

Free workshops and ambassador schemes are widening access to AI and STEM for schools, as Microsoft boosts its Belfast education hub.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago

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MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

MYOB appoints Deepesh Banerji as Chief Product Officer

The hire signals MYOB's push to simplify bookkeeping and add AI tools for small businesses and accountants across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 3 days ago
AI fuels M&A deals across Australia & Southeast Asia
Digital Transformation

AI fuels M&A deals across Australia & Southeast Asia

AI is fuelling dealmaking across Australia and Southeast Asia, with buyers chasing proprietary tech, scalable models and data centre capacity.

By Ben Constance • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output
Semiconductors

Nvidia touts AI data centre software to boost output

Utilities and cloud operators could squeeze more AI work from fixed power budgets as Nvidia's DSX software lifts throughput and cuts demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap
Disaster Recovery

UK data centres warned over climate resilience gap

Older facilities may struggle as hotter summers, floods and grid strain threaten UK data centre uptime for essential services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans
Digital Transformation

Air IT launches AI services for SMEs lacking plans

Many SMEs are delaying AI adoption, leaving them exposed to lost productivity as Air IT's new services aim to turn pilots into practical use.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Today
Auckland to host game developers conference after boom
Gaming

Auckland to host game developers conference after boom

The sector's NZD $1 billion revenue milestone gives the city a stronger case for attracting talent, investors and digital exports.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Today
UK Chief Financial Officers shift hiring to safer markets
Human Capital Management

UK Chief Financial Officers shift hiring to safer markets

Geopolitical uncertainty is prompting UK firms to move overseas recruitment towards steadier markets, with 44% of Chief Financial Officers already doing so.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Yesterday
New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens
Robotics

New Zealand firms split on AI as strategy gap widens

Only 15% of New Zealand businesses have an AI strategy, leaving most unable to measure returns or prepare for the next wave of tools.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday
RBA set for September rate rise, CreditorWatch says
Artificial Intelligence

RBA set for September rate rise, CreditorWatch says

Australian households and debt-laden firms face further borrowing-cost pressure, with CreditorWatch seeing no chance of the RBA standing pat in September.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)
Endpoint Protection

While you were doomscrolling: Medusa ransomware hits 500+ victims (and your spaghetti sauce might be listening to you)

The FBI says Medusa has now hit more than 500 victims, with hospitals and other critical sectors among those most exposed.

By Jordan Riddles • 6 min read • 3 days ago
Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director
Data Protection

Sytech appoints Garry Dixon as Non-Executive Director

The appointment strengthens its board as demand rises for digital forensics and cyber security services handling ever-growing volumes of evidence.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance
Data centers

Emerald AI, Google & Nvidia launch grid-flexible alliance

The new group could speed up connections for AI data centres by letting them cut demand when power grids are under strain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
SMCORP to open Toronto Horizon event to non-members
Digital Transformation

SMCORP to open Toronto Horizon event to non-members

Ontario independent IT firms will get new access to vendor contacts and market insight as SMCORP opens Horizon Toronto to non-members.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment
Data centers

Alberta eyes CAD $200 billion in AI data centre investment

Calgary conference delegates heard Alberta wants to lure up to CAD $200 billion into AI data centres, with power supply the key hurdle.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events
Digital Transformation

Women in Tech Week returns with 100 free UK events

Retention worries are sharpening as the UK tech sector faces a £2 billion to £3.5 billion annual hit from women leaving roles or moving employers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for USD $1.49bn
Fintech

Grab to buy 60% of Atome Financial for USD $1.49bn

Consumer lending across Southeast Asia will expand for Grab, which is funding a controlling stake in Atome Financial entirely from existing cash.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Last week