Global Stories

Westcon-Comstor brings 3D Lab virtual demo platform to APAC

Westcon-Comstor launches its 3D Lab virtual demo platform in APAC, enabling partners to test multivendor solutions in a secure, virtual environment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Sep 2025

Hyperscale

US commits USD $42 billion to boost UK tech amid AI concerns

US tech giants pledge USD $42 billion investment to boost UK AI, quantum computing, and nuclear sectors amid calls for equal UK benefits in partnerships.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025

Firewalls

Building secure prosperity in a digitally connected world

Cybersecurity is now central to Australia's economic growth, safeguarding digital infrastructure amid rising cybercrime costing organisations up to AUD $63,600 per incident.

By Nicole Henry • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025

Storage

European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Transformation

Google backs NZ subsea cable project to drive $36b of AI benefit for kiwis

AI could boost New Zealand's economy by NZD $36 billion, as Google advances digital infrastructure with the Honomoana subsea cable and AI initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Firewalls

IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse, boosting Dutch digital hub

The IOEMA subsea cable lands at Greenhouse Datacenters in Naaldwijk, bolstering digital connectivity and AI-ready infrastructure across the Netherlands and Northern Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian firms cut cyber training despite rising threat levels

Despite rising cyber threats and staff shortages, fewer Australian firms train non-security staff for cybersecurity, risking resilience amid growing attacks.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Ransomware

Cyber Security Awareness Month

October's Cyber Security Awareness Month urges UK businesses to strengthen defences amid rising attacks impacting major brands and risking £300m losses.

By Martin Jakobsen • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025

Data Protection

Infotrust unifies cyber security & IT services nationwide

Infotrust unites Spirit Technologies and Infotrust services to offer nationwide cyber security and IT support, backed by 250+ experts and a 24/7 Australian SOC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

AWS launches NZD $7.5 billion cloud region to boost Kiwi tech

AWS launches a NZD $7.5 billion cloud region in New Zealand, creating 1,000 jobs and boosting the country's GDP by NZD $10.8 billion.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Physical Security

Regional Connectivity Symposium spotlights digital inclusion in NSW

The Regional Connectivity Symposium in NSW highlights digital inclusion, unveiling CASPER AI to boost online safety and connectivity in regional communities.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Cloud & AI adoption could save Australia AUD $13.5bn by 2035

Accelerating cloud and AI adoption in Australian government could save AUD $13.5 billion by 2035, boosting productivity and cutting IT costs by 13% annually.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Digital Resilience unveils SecMatters, a co-designed SOC solution

Digital Resilience launches SecMatters, a collaborative SOC and SIEM cybersecurity service co-designed with clients to suit unique risk needs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Coalition launches incident response operations in Australia

Coalition has launched incident response operations in Australia, appointing Praneil Kumar to lead local cybersecurity efforts and support businesses against digital threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Aug 2025

Malware

Malaysia sees rise in ransomware as firms urged to shift culture

Ransomware attacks in Malaysia surged 78% in 2024, prompting firms to shift from compliance to a proactive cybersecurity culture to combat evolving threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025

Digital Transformation

Indosat rolls out AI solution to combat rising digital scams

Indosat unveils AI-powered Anti-Spam and Anti-Scam solution to protect Indonesians from rising digital fraud, filtering threats via 5G in real time.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Software Development

Headspace Invaders launched to help teens tackle online harms

Headspace Invaders, a free interactive platform, helps Kiwis aged 12-16 tackle online harm through games teaching resilience and critical thinking.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025

Malware

Westcon-Comstor & Cohesity boost AI security in New Zealand

Westcon-Comstor expands partnership with Cohesity to deliver AI-driven cybersecurity solutions amid growing threats in New Zealand's USD $760.80m market.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025