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AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study
Hybrid Cloud

AI drives bigger data storage needs, Western Digital study

AI adoption is pushing organisations to store far more data, with most now reactivating archives and prioritising cheaper long-term storage.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Yesterday
Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Virtual IT Group launches security services in ANZ

Mid-market firms in Australia and New Zealand can now buy round-the-clock threat monitoring as AI adoption widens security gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • 2 days ago
The data center math has changed
Virtualisation

The data center math has changed

Some firms can cut server counts by 86%, freeing rack space, power and licence spend for AI and other new workloads.

By Alexey Navolokin • 5 min read • Yesterday
Are you still panning? There is a better way to extract mainframe gold
Data Analytics

Are you still panning? There is a better way to extract mainframe gold

Real-time mainframe data is becoming crucial for faster lending, fraud checks and insurance quotes, as stale feeds can mislead AI systems.

By Kaushik Bagchi • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security
Digital Transformation

Tokenmaxxing won't fly in APAC. How to shrink AI spend without limiting security

APAC security teams can cut AI bills sharply by filtering routine cases before they reach costly frontier models, without weakening defences.

By Matt Coons • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Google Cloud launches M4N instances for Oracle workloads
Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches M4N instances for Oracle workloads

Enterprise Oracle users could cut licensing and infrastructure costs as Google Cloud adds high-memory M4N instances tuned for heavy I/O workloads.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI
Virtualisation

Google Cloud launches Filestore agent volumes for AI

The service aims to cut storage overheads for firms running thousands of AI agents, while keeping workspaces isolated and quick to spin up.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Google Cloud issues six-step guide for outage response
Disaster Recovery

Google Cloud issues six-step guide for outage response

Customers can use the six-step workflow to tell whether an outage stems from Google, their own systems or a third-party service.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
CMOs & CIOs split over AI decision-making at firms
Data Protection

CMOs & CIOs split over AI decision-making at firms

Shared AI projects are stalling as marketers and technologists dispute control, with most CIOs claiming the final say on CMS and DXP choices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs
Software-as-a-Service

Perplexity adds Portable Computer to Windows RTX PCs

High-end RTX users can now keep sensitive work on-device as Perplexity extends its local AI agent to supported Windows PCs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences
Data Protection

Google warns AI is reshaping cyber attacks & defences

Attackers are exploiting AI tools to speed intrusions and drain cloud resources, pushing defenders towards machine-speed security operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud expands session controls with 16-hour default
Privileged Access Management

Google Cloud expands session controls with 16-hour default

Administrators can now target shorter reauthentication windows to privileged users and specific apps as Google Cloud rolls out its new 16-hour default.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools
Data Protection

Bank blocks confidential data leaks to public AI tools

Hundreds of attempted uploads were stopped as a regional investment bank moved to curb analysts' use of public AI tools for sensitive data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

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ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini
Artificial Intelligence

ASUS launches Googlebook 14 in Australia for Gemini

A new premium 14-inch laptop is aimed at Australian buyers needing Gemini features, Android integration and up to 18 hours of battery life.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Yesterday
Sapiens appoints Nazir Esmail & Maggie Fox to leadership
Digital Transformation

Sapiens appoints Nazir Esmail & Maggie Fox to leadership

The insurance software group is reshaping its top team to bolster AI oversight and sharpen its pitch to insurers as it pursues a wider strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday
Why Australian businesses are still underestimating the time it takes to recover from a cyberattack
Software-as-a-Service

Why Australian businesses are still underestimating the time it takes to recover from a cyberattack

Boards are being warned that recovery from cyberattacks often takes weeks, not days, under mounting pressure from regulators and customers.

By Martin Creighan • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared
Digital Transformation

Alceon Private Equity Access Fund invests in Engage Squared

Fresh capital will fund expansion across Asia Pacific as demand rises for Microsoft-based AI services and selective acquisitions are planned.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 2 days ago