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Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth
Digital Transformation

Singapore Budget 2025 prioritises SMEs & digital growth

Singapore's 2025 Budget launches extensive measures to boost SME competitiveness, featuring a USD $3 billion productivity fund and AI integration support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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Workwear Mallusk adopts cloud ERP to boost eCommerce growth
Digital Transformation

Workwear Mallusk adopts cloud ERP to boost eCommerce growth

Workwear Mallusk adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud ERP to enhance eCommerce, boost efficiency, and manage rising UK workwear and PPE demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025
Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio
Semiconductors

Siemens to acquire Excellicon to expand EDA software portfolio

Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres
DataCentre infrastructure

Databricks to acquire Neon for AI-driven serverless Postgres

Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong
Unified Communications

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch AI platform in Hong Kong

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch OrchAI, an AI healthcare platform in Hong Kong aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and attracting global innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024
Partner Programmes

N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024

N-able has secured Champion Status in the 2024 Canalys RMM and PSA Leadership Matrix for the second consecutive year, highlighting its top-notch channel and tech capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security
Phishing

Ironscales unveils Autopilot to boost AI email security

IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2024

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How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026
Digital Signage

How seamlessly connected tech will shape business 2026

In 2026, business tech shifts from “digital first” to “frictionless flow”, as connected ecosystems quietly power work across every sector.

By Shawn Kwon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Feb 2026
Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red
Supply Chain

Exclusive: JB Hi-Fi NZ lifts sales but remains in the red

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Data Analytics

South Australia's tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion

South Australia's tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025
Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks
EduTech

Xantaro joins Jisc framework to boost UK education networks

Xantaro joins Jisc Network Solutions Framework, enhancing UK education and research institutions' access to next-generation digital infrastructure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services
Digital Transformation

Insight joins WA panel to boost government digital services

Insight has joined Western Australia's Technology Infrastructure and Solutions panel to enhance government digital services with secure, scalable technology solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Tempo unveils Allegro, a new strategic management platform
DevOps

Tempo unveils Allegro, a new strategic management platform

Tempo has launched its new Strategic Portfolio Management platform, Allegro, enhancing work management with AI-driven tools and dynamic planning capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO
IT services

Hexaware raises INR ₹8,750 crores in historic IT IPO

Hexaware Technologies has achieved a remarkable feat by completing India's largest IT services IPO, raising INR ₹8,750 crores and marking its return to public markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech
Agricultural Technology

AccuWeather acquires TOA Systems' lightning detection tech

AccuWeather has acquired TOA Systems' lightning network, enhancing global lightning detection capabilities and aiming to improve safety and preparedness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Jan 2025
ANS enhances UK business with AI initiatives & growth
Digital Transformation

ANS enhances UK business with AI initiatives & growth

ANS reports 7% revenue growth in 2024 and is poised to enhance UK businesses' AI capabilities, focusing on innovation and strategic partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Dec 2024