IT Brief Asia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

About Tom

Tom Raynel mugshot photo
Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.

Stories by Tom

Story image
CommScope highlights key cabling considerations for AI data centers
3 days ago
#
hyperscale
#
dc
#
ai
CommScope outlines essential cabling strategies for AI data centres, highlighting how innovative approaches can optimise performance, reduce costs, and support AI growth.
Story image
Foxtel revolutionises streaming with Amdocs Subscription Marketplace
This month
#
digital entertainment
#
streaming
#
video
Foxtel Group transforms its streaming service, integrating Amdocs Subscription Marketplace into Hubbl, offering streamlined OTT and digital content in Australia.
Story image
Exclusive: How Calvary Health Care partnered with SailPoint
Last month
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
Calvary Health Care and SailPoint demonstrate the transformation of healthcare IT through advanced identity security systems.
Story image
Exclusive: How Katana is supporting Paralympics New Zealand
Last month
#
saas
#
phishing
#
email security
Katana's Steve Rielly talks IT security, global reach, and a new initiative donating 15% of DMARC revenues to support New Zealand Paralympians.
Story image
NICE unveils advanced WFM solutions for digital integration
Fri, 31st May 2024
#
uc
#
cx
#
martech
NICE has launched new workforce management tools aimed at integrating digital front and back-office tasks, enhancing efficiencies and bottom-line results.
Story image
ADT Security to acquire Alarm Assets & ACG Integration
Fri, 31st May 2024
#
firewalls
#
surveillance
#
network security
ADT Security's acquisition of Alarm Assets Group and ACG Integration will boost its market reach and operational capacity, aiming for AUD $125 million in revenue.
Story image
FTC Solar unveils automated hail stow solution for PV plants
Fri, 31st May 2024
#
power / energy
#
cleantech
#
solar power
FTC Solar has launched an Automated Hail Stow Solution to protect PV panels from hail damage, leveraging tech and meteorological data for dynamic adjustments.
Story image
Hitachi Vantara unveils new block storage appliance for SMBs
Thu, 30th May 2024
#
data protection
#
storage
#
hybrid cloud
Hitachi Vantara unveils its latest block storage appliance, designed to simplify data management for SMBs, enhance security, and reduce carbon emissions.
Story image
AWS & SAP expand collaboration to enhance AI-driven ERP
Thu, 30th May 2024
#
hyperscale
#
public cloud
#
erp
AWS and SAP expand their partnership to bring generative AI to cloud ERP systems, aiming to enhance efficiency, innovation, and sustainability for enterprises.
Story image
Titans of Tech - Jason Hardy of Hitachi Vantara
Thu, 30th May 2024
#
storage
#
data analytics
#
ai
Jason Hardy, Chief Technology Officer for AI at Hitachi Vantara, leverages over a decade of expertise to drive transformative AI projects and innovations.
Story image
Genetec to open new R&D hubs & Experience Centres worldwide
Thu, 30th May 2024
#
saas
#
firewalls
#
data analytics
Genetec is expanding globally with new R&D hubs in Vienna, Krakow, and Orléans, alongside new Experience Centres in Washington D.C., Sydney, and Dubai.
Story image
Exclusive: How Versent sees the virtualization market changing
Tue, 28th May 2024
#
virtualisation
#
it automation
#
casb
Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has disrupted the virtualization market, pushing firms like Versent to help businesses navigate rising costs and modernize their operations.
Story image
Salesforce enhances Service Cloud for unified customer care
Fri, 24th May 2024
#
martech
#
cdp
#
whatsapp
Salesforce enhances Service Cloud with new features to unify data across digital channels, providing a seamless, personalised customer experience through their Einstein 1 Platform.
Story image
Salesforce enhances Einstein Copilot AI for marketers & merchants
Fri, 24th May 2024
#
crm
#
cx
#
martech
Salesforce has unveiled new Einstein Copilot features aimed at marketers and merchants, enhancing AI-driven customer interaction and business efficiency.
Story image
Exclusive: How SonicWall is staying ahead of cyber threats
Fri, 24th May 2024
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cloud security
#
partner programmes
SonicWall's VP of Sales, Debasish Mukherjee, elucidates on the firm's strategic approach to proactively counter rising cyber threats with comprehensive, AI-driven solutions.
Story image
Elastic unveils guide on securing large language models
Thu, 23rd May 2024
#
ai
#
cybersecurity
#
software development
Elastic's new LLM Safety Assessment report offers crucial guidelines for secure Large Language Model deployments, addressing rising cybersecurity risks.
Story image
Barracuda launches AI assistant to boost partner productivity
Thu, 23rd May 2024
#
firewalls
#
breach prevention
#
barracuda networks
Barracuda Networks has launched an AI assistant in its Partner Portal, boosting search and enablement capabilities for partners with real-time responses.
Story image
Fastly & RSM join forces to boost cybersecurity in ANZ
Thu, 23rd May 2024
#
cybersecurity
#
advanced persistent threat protection
#
cyber threats
Fastly partners with RSM to bolster cybersecurity for enterprises in Australia and New Zealand, addressing stringent compliance regulations and evolving cyber threats.
Story image
Over two thousand job losses proposed in Telstra restructure
Thu, 23rd May 2024
#
telstra
#
investment
#
productivity
Telstra's restructure could lead to up to 2,800 job losses as the company aims to streamline operations and support its long-term investment in technology and infrastructure.
Story image
Scaleup Mediafund boosts Hawkes Brewing with new investment
Wed, 22nd May 2024
#
investment
#
ooh!media
#
advertising
Scaleup Mediafund, Australia's only media-for-equity fund, commits AUD $15 million in ads to boost Hawkes Brewing and Bare Funeral Group in a new funding round.