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Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue
Digital Transformation

Iron Mountain raises guidance after record quarterly revenue

Record first-quarter gains in data centres and storage pushed Iron Mountain to lift its full-year outlook for revenue, profits and cash flow.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Alentr appoints Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Alentr appoints Richard Jackson as Chief Revenue Officer

The hire signals Alentr's push into enterprise retail, as pricing pressure forces retailers to tighten control over margins across channels.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Ericsson study finds telecom operators lag on AI & 5G
Software-as-a-Service

Ericsson study finds telecom operators lag on AI & 5G

Most operators are still not deploying the AI and 5G tools they say will drive new revenue, according to Ericsson's global survey.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Triton launches Db2 hybrid cloud HADR clusters service
Disaster Recovery

Triton launches Db2 hybrid cloud HADR clusters service

Outages at major cloud providers have sharpened demand for database resilience as firms seek failover across on-premise and cloud systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 5 days ago
Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations
DevOps

Why trust is the bottleneck for AI-driven operations

The shift to autonomous IT is stalling because teams will only let AI act when its decisions are transparent, explainable and controlled.

By Karthik SJ • 4 min read • Last week
Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom
Data Protection

Digital identity: How it powers APAC's fintech boom

Digital identity is helping APAC fintechs cut fraud, speed onboarding and expand access for millions of unbanked users across the region.

By Edmund Ng • 6 min read • Last week
Cursor names Simon Green APJ President for expansion
Firewalls

Cursor names Simon Green APJ President for expansion

Rising enterprise demand in Asia Pacific and Japan is prompting Cursor to build a regional hub in Singapore and recruit local staff.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week

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Flashscore named UK's fastest sports results platform
Data centers

Flashscore named UK's fastest sports results platform

A UK fan survey found 46% rate the app quickest for sports scores, as demand grows for live data services alongside broadcasts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism
Data Protection

Budget AI boost hailed as CGT changes draw criticism

Critics warned the tax changes could deter long-term investment, while fresh funding for AI and digital ID was welcomed as a boost to productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 3 days ago
Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety
Smart Cities

Parramatta uses Milestone platform to boost safety

Unified surveillance tools will help Parramatta manage public safety, traffic and access across more than 110 sites as development accelerates.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Scam losses more than double as fraud hits consumers
Fintech

Scam losses more than double as fraud hits consumers

More consumers are losing larger sums to fraud as fake invoice and investment scams drive the biggest financial harm, F-Secure says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 5 days ago
Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms
Data Protection

Argyll launches UK sovereign AI cloud for regulated firms

Argyll Data Development launches UK sovereign AI inference cloud with SambaNova, targeting regulated firms seeking local control over data and systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • 5 days ago
TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand
Gaming

TrueID launches Android cloud gaming hub in Thailand

Thai gamers can now stream Android titles on phones and set-top boxes, as the new service targets TrueID's millions of users.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Win an Audi RS3 or $100,000 Cash: VentraIP Launches Its Biggest MEGAMay Giveaway Yet
Customer Experience

Win an Audi RS3 or $100,000 Cash: VentraIP Launches Its Biggest MEGAMay Giveaway Yet

Australian businesses renewing .au domains this May could land an Audi RS3 or GBP £100,000, as VentraIP widens discounts across hosting and email.

By Thomas Thatcher • 2 min read • Last week
CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow
Fintech

CBI posts 14% revenue rise as payment services grow

Rising demand for account checks and bill payments lifted CBI’s 2025 revenue 14%, as its services handled more than 100 million transactions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era
Ransomware

Experts warn passwords no longer sufficient in AI era

Australian firms are being urged to adopt passwordless logins as AI tools and data leakage make stolen credentials easier to exploit.

By Mark Tarre • 10 min read • Last week
Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal
Customer Relationship Management

Acquirz hires data & AI chief after Marketscan deal

The new hires are set to support Acquirz’s expansion after buying Marketscan, with AI and campaign expertise to help scale client services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards
Data Protection

TISA backs digital ID plans but warns on safeguards

Digital IDs could speed up account opening and cut fraud, but the industry body says ministers must first nail safeguards and liability.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last week