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Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform
Digital Transformation

Government's AI fund aims to boost public sector reform

The UK government unveils its Transformation Fund to boost AI adoption in the public sector, aiming to address skills shortages and enhance digital reform.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents
Application Performance Monitoring

Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025

Global Stories

Modernisation stories

Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape
Data Protection

Case study: A deep dive into the 2024-2025 cyber threat landscape

Borderless CS unveils its innovative digital transformation strategy, addressing the cyber threat landscape and enhancing operational efficiency for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Gigamon expands deep observability access in IT markets
Data Protection

Gigamon expands deep observability access in IT markets

Gigamon has expanded its deep observability access across digital marketplaces, helping organisations enhance cybersecurity in the hybrid cloud era.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Legacy systems threaten payment sector efficiency, study says
Digital Transformation

Legacy systems threaten payment sector efficiency, study says

A new study by AutoRek reveals that 90% of the payments sector still relies on outdated systems, risking inefficiency and regulatory compliance.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Amperity names Dawn Lepore Chairman of the Board
Digital Transformation

Amperity names Dawn Lepore Chairman of the Board

Amperity has appointed Dawn G. Lepore as Chairman of its Board, bringing her extensive experience in technology and retail to the role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region
Digital Transformation

Amazon Q Business launches in AWS's Sydney region

Amazon Web Services has launched its generative AI assistant, Amazon Q Business, in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region to enhance workplace productivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sun, 6th Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam

Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Portworx unveils enterprise data platform for KubeVirt VMs
Storage

Portworx unveils enterprise data platform for KubeVirt VMs

Portworx has launched an enterprise data management platform aimed at KubeVirt virtual machines, promising cost savings amid rising cloud infrastructure demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Fivetran expands integration with Microsoft Fabric & OneLake
Data Analytics

Fivetran expands integration with Microsoft Fabric & OneLake

Fivetran has expanded its integration with Microsoft Fabric and OneLake, adding over 700 pre-built connectors to enhance data access for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology
Document Management

ICC enhances arbitration platform with Opus 2 technology

The ICC has launched an enhanced version of its Case Connect platform, powered by Opus 2, to streamline arbitration and improve dispute resolution efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges
Manufacturing

Manufacturing leaders to tackle digital transformation challenges

Object Edge will host the Manufacturing Edge Leadership Summit, focusing on digital transformation to tackle key challenges in the sector amid economic turbulence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade
Storage

Portworx Enterprise 3.3 offers VMs on Kubernetes upgrade

Portworx by Pure Storage has unveiled Enterprise 3.3, a container data management platform optimised for KubeVirt VMs, promising cost savings of 30%-50%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Modernisation stories

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024
Unified Communications

NEC Malaysia wins Cisco service partner award for 2024

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
CloudBolt buys StormForge to boost Kubernetes optimisation
Virtualisation

CloudBolt buys StormForge to boost Kubernetes optimisation

CloudBolt has acquired StormForge to bolster its Kubernetes optimisation capabilities within its FinOps platform, aiming to address rising cloud costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Spirent unveils cutting-edge Ethernet solutions at OFC 2025
Network Infrastructure

Spirent unveils cutting-edge Ethernet solutions at OFC 2025

Spirent Communications will unveil cutting-edge Ethernet validation solutions at OFC 2025, including 400G, 800G, and 1.6T technologies, to meet AI-driven demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy
Robotics

Exclusive: Ericsson sharpens partner focus with new sales strategy

Ericsson's Chief Sales Officer Matt Cook outlines a new sales strategy focused on simplicity, collaboration, and enhancing partner success in Sydney.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025