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Fleets test AI as ageing vehicles drive up costs
Cartech

Fleets test AI as ageing vehicles drive up costs

Fleet operators cautiously trial AI to tame rising costs as ageing vehicles and maintenance bottlenecks drive up downtime and service spend.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Storage

NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO

NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Feb 2026
Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand
Unified Communications

Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.

By Dimitri Polydorou • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report
Firewalls

Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres
Hyperscale

Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres

Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Prism Power plans USD $40m push into booming US data
Hyperscale

Prism Power plans USD $40m push into booming US data

Prism Power plans a USD $40m US acquisition and UK expansion to tackle critical power kit shortages amid a fast-growing data centre boom.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Jan 2026
Nozomi unveils Vantage IQ for OT & IoT cyber defence
Ransomware

Nozomi unveils Vantage IQ for OT & IoT cyber defence

Nozomi launches Vantage IQ, a private, company-trained AI assistant to help OT and IoT security teams tackle soaring critical infrastructure threats.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
ProGlove unveils AI tools to cut strain, boost safety
Manufacturing

ProGlove unveils AI tools to cut strain, boost safety

ProGlove launches AI analytics and a voice assistant to cut ergonomic strain, sharpen warehouse safety and boost frontline productivity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
BCS Consultancy appoints Chris Coward as new COO
DevOps

BCS Consultancy appoints Chris Coward as new COO

BCS Consultancy names Chris Coward COO to steer global expansion and sharpen operations as AI-driven data centre demand accelerates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ
Data Analytics

AI propels 2026 growth plans for small firms in ANZ

Small firms across Australia and New Zealand turn to AI to sharpen 2026 growth, boost service standards and tackle persistent staff shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026
Robotics

Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025

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Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026
Data Analytics

Five key challenges Australian CFOs will face by 2026

Australian CFOs face a turbulent 2026, juggling AI integration, cost pressures, talent gaps, new ESG rules and fragile supply chains.

By Scott Wiltshire • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
XYZ Reality expands Applied Digital AI campus work
DevOps

XYZ Reality expands Applied Digital AI campus work

XYZ Reality widens Applied Digital partnership to oversee construction at new Polaris Forge AI campuses totalling over 600MW in North Dakota.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation
Network Infrastructure

Ingram Micro on why Australian MSPs are betting on hyperautomation

Hyperautomation helps MSPs boost margins, overcome skills shortages and unlock new revenue by automating audits, compliance and network management.

By Melania Watson • 6 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Dexory robots bring real-time digital twins to ODW
Supply Chain

Dexory robots bring real-time digital twins to ODW

Dexory's autonomous robots now scan 20,000+ locations at an ODW warehouse in Ohio, creating a real-time digital twin for inventory control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
FPT, SCSK launch COBOL PARK to tackle 2025 'digital cliff'
Digital Transformation

FPT, SCSK launch COBOL PARK to tackle 2025 'digital cliff'

FPT and SCSK are launching COBOL PARK in Japan to modernise ageing mainframes and avert the looming 2025 “digital cliff” risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Dec 2025
Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods
Robotics

Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods

Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025