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Three things every organisation adopting AI needs to be mindful of today

Australian organisations embracing AI must focus on principled use, strong data infrastructure, and sustainable practices to ensure responsible, scalable change.

By Matthew Hardman • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025

Hyperscale

Asia Pacific data centre growth fuelled by Thailand & Malaysia

Asia Pacific data centre capacity hit 12,634 MW in H1 2025, with Thailand and Malaysia driving 64% of new growth, sparking regional infrastructure expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Data Privacy

Gartner highlights key AI & innovation trends for APAC governments

Gartner identifies key AI trends for APAC governments in 2025, focusing on AI agents, digital innovation labs, and strong AI governance to enhance citizen services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025

Marketing Technologies

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping

Nearly half of Australians use AI assistants for online shopping, with 78% expecting such tools to become mainstream within a year, says PayPal research.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Gaming

Ui-jong Choi appointed Chief Technology Officer at Hyperconnect

Ui-jong Choi, with 20 years in gaming tech, is appointed CTO at Korea's Hyperconnect to lead global innovation and AI development.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

New Zealand consumers show rising interest in agentic AI tools

New research reveals 61% of New Zealanders are using or interested in agentic AI tools that act autonomously to simplify daily tasks and personalise experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Virtualisation

CloudBolt named Leader & Fast Mover in 2025 GigaOm report

CloudBolt has been recognised as a Leader and Fast Mover in the 2025 GigaOm report for its innovative cloud management platform and unified operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025

Generative AI

Record investment & policy headline Stanford's AI report

Stanford's AI Index Report reveals record private investment of USD $109.1 billion in 2024, with AI adoption soaring across industries globally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025

Data Analytics

AI Appreciation Day: Experts discuss business operations and transformation

Experts highlight how asset-centric firms must adopt AI carefully using a Walk, Jog, Run approach to integrate transformation and governance effectively.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 14th Jul 2025

Marketing Technologies

Taboola launches Predictive Audiences to boost ad targeting

Taboola has unveiled Predictive Audiences, an AI-powered tool on its Realize platform to boost ad targeting and improve conversion rates for advertisers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Jun 2025

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Artificial Intelligence

British sailors trial uncertainty-aware AI to boost race tactics

British offshore sailors Next Step Racing are trialling digiLab's uncertainty-aware AI to enhance race tactics and optimise performance in the 2025 Défi Paprec race.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Tech jobs in Canada set for continued growth, says report

Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025

Data Analytics

Sertis unveils Insight Hub to boost AI-powered retail analytics

Sertis launched its Insight Hub, an AI-driven retail analytics platform on AWS, to transform data into real-time insights and boost revenue for retailers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 the thinnest foldable yet

Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 7 is the slimmest, lightest foldable yet, boasting an 8-inch AMOLED display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, and a refined, elegant design.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Your employees are using AI. Where's your policy?

As AI reshapes industries, having a clear AI policy is crucial for businesses to manage risks effectively, say experts.

By Jake MacAndrew • 5 min read • Sat, 26th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

DAMAC Digital invests USD $2.3 billion in major Indonesia AI centre

DAMAC Digital is investing USD $2.3 billion in a 144MW AI-driven data centre in Cikarang, boosting Indonesia's role in Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Salesforce 'Agentforce 3' assists SMBs with AI adoption

Salesforce's Adam Alfano reveals how SMBs are embracing AI technology to drive innovation and growth in a rapidly evolving market.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025

Firewalls

MSPs face rising demand for security, strategy & 24/7 support

Australian firms increasingly rely on MSPs for 24/7 security, strategy, and managing complex tools, with 77% now dependent on their support, says Barracuda.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025