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Com-X retains Citrix Preferred Services Partner status
Digital Transformation

Com-X retains Citrix Preferred Services Partner status

Australian organisations under pressure to secure hybrid work systems have lifted demand for specialist Citrix deployment support.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows
Digital Transformation

Applause names Salvi chief executive as AI push grows

The software tester is expanding into agentic AI validation as Aatish Salvi takes over from Chris Malone and Tacita Morway becomes Chief Technology Officer.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI
Digital Transformation

Sber launches GigaChat 3.5 Ultra as open source AI

Developers can now access a smaller Russian-made model aimed at coding and long-document analysis, as Sber opens GigaChat 3.5 Ultra free.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Compumedics posts record FY26 revenue as director quits
Software-as-a-Service

Compumedics posts record FY26 revenue as director quits

A delayed US product launch and helium supply snags trimmed sales, even as the medical tech group still delivered record FY26 revenue of AUD $60.3 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Ecolab completes USD $4.75 billion CoolIT takeover
Data centers

Ecolab completes USD $4.75 billion CoolIT takeover

The purchase bolsters Ecolab's push into AI data centres as demand for liquid cooling surges, with CoolIT sales more than doubling this year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer
Digital Transformation

Ramco names Sandesh Bilagi as chief executive officer

Six straight quarters of operational profit have paved the way for Sandesh Bilagi to steer global expansion and an AI-focused overhaul at Ramco Systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

Stories from Other Regions

ICT sector stories

NCC Group backs UK cyber resilience pledge at Downing
Ransomware

NCC Group backs UK cyber resilience pledge at Downing

UK firms face mounting attack costs as NCC Group joins a government-backed push to put cyber risk on board agendas and across supply chains.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards
Fintech

Ecommpay shortlisted for four Women in Tech awards

The payments firm's diversity work has put it in contention alongside two senior leaders as the awards spotlight women in technology workplaces.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets
Data centers

Data centre influx applies pressure on AU emissions targets

Australia's net zero goal faces fresh strain as billions flow into data centres that could lift power demand, water use and emissions.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • This month
AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding
Artificial Intelligence

AI firms take record 44% of UK small business funding

Smaller UK firms faced tighter funding in 2025 as AI deals drew 44% of equity investment, the British Business Bank said.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech
Higher education

Australia launches gender equity benchmark for tech

Retention, pay transparency and flexible roles are now the key tests as employers try to keep women in technical jobs and close a widening gap.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs
Manufacturing

Amazon says USD $27 billion Florida spend creates jobs

Jobs and local suppliers in Florida have benefited from Amazon's USD $27 billion spending spree since 2010, the company says.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment
Data centers

Amazon boosts Ohio with USD $23 billion investment

The spending now supports more than 41,000 jobs in Ohio, while Amazon's local sellers and suppliers add further economic lift across the state.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion
Data centers

Amazon says Louisiana investment tops USD $35 billion

Louisiana's economy has gained more than USD $33 billion in GDP from the company's spending and pay since 2010, Amazon said.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding
Artificial Intelligence

AI grabs 44% of UK smaller-business equity funding

Smaller UK businesses saw funding weaken as AI deals soaked up a record share of equity investment, despite overall market value slipping 4%.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses
Digital Transformation

Five AI firms feature in UK's fastest-growing businesses

AI specialists are still a minority, but their rapid sales growth signals Britain's scale-up market is broadening beyond traditional sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Affinity MSP tops Australia in global MSP 501 ranking
Software-as-a-Service

Affinity MSP tops Australia in global MSP 501 ranking

The Melbourne-based provider's top-70 finish signals Australian MSPs can compete on recurring revenue, growth and business health globally.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month