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Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead
Data Analytics

Nexer names Gareth Mitchell-Jones UK Data & AI Lead

Nexer Enterprise Applications has named Gareth Mitchell-Jones as Head of Data and AI UK to drive advanced Microsoft-based solutions across sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition
Clean technologies

Yondr expands London data centre with 40MW addition

Yondr Group has commenced the third phase of its 100MW data centre campus in Slough, with a new 40MW facility set for completion by mid-2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy
Hyperscale

VIRTUS announces new data centre plans for Milan, Italy

VIRTUS Data Centres plans to build its first facility in Milan, which will support increasing demand for digital infrastructure across Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Construction stories

2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming
Malware

2025 Ransomware: Business as Usual, Business is Booming

New findings reveal that ransomware attacks are thriving in 2025, with 80 active groups targeting industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

By Chris Boyd • 7 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report
Identity and Access Management

Key security vulnerabilities revealed in 2025 hack report

The CyberCX Hack Report for 2025 reveals alarming cyber vulnerabilities, with 90% of severe findings linked to Application Security and Identity Management.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions
Unified Communications

Chaos acquires EvolveLAB to enhance AEC AI solutions

Chaos has acquired EvolveLAB, enhancing its design-to-visualisation solutions for the AEC industry, particularly through innovative AI technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus
Artificial Intelligence

CDC launches USD $2.7 billion Laverton data campus

Construction of a new USD $2.7 billion data campus in Laverton has commenced, poised to boost the local economy and create thousands of jobs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans
Data Privacy

MyPass Global secures AUD $7.5m to boost US expansion plans

MyPass Global has announced securing AUD $7.5 million in Series A funding, aimed at expanding operations into the Americas.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations
Customer Experience

Verde Group lauds Acumatica's AI & ERP innovations

Verde Group executives praised Acumatica's innovative AI and ERP advancements at the recent summit, citing enhanced customer value and effective sector-specific solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Construction stories

Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution
Agricultural Technology

Directed & KPMG launch automated fuel tax credit solution

Directed Technologies and KPMG Australia have launched an automated Fuel Tax Credit solution, easing claims for heavy vehicle fleets in key Australian industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
Digital Transformation

Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus

Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays
DevOps

AI & digital tools essential to tackling project delays

Accenture's research highlights the struggle of Australia's infrastructure sector, with 92% of projects missing schedules and 30% exceeding budgets due to rising costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up
Agricultural Technology

KPMG Australia spins off blockchain platform into start-up

KPMG Australia has announced the spin-off of its track-and-trace compliance platform, KPMG Origins, into a new independent start-up called OriginsNext.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities
DevOps

Symal partners with Macquarie Cloud to boost AI capabilities

Symal has teamed up with Macquarie Cloud Services to utilise Microsoft Azure, aiming to boost its DevOps and AI capabilities amid a digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
ST Telemedia expands with construction of STT Bangkok 2
Digital Transformation

ST Telemedia expands with construction of STT Bangkok 2

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has begun constructing its third facility, STT Bangkok 2, set to enhance Thailand's digital infrastructure by Q4 2026.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
Physical Security

QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets

QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
New AI model enhances durability of construction materials
EduTech

New AI model enhances durability of construction materials

Researchers at Seoul National University of Science and Technology have unveiled a hybrid machine learning model to enhance the safety and durability of construction materials.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025