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Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards
Digital Transformation

Com-X named APAC finalist in 2026 MSP Titans Awards

The finalist nod could boost Com-X's visibility as businesses seek advisers on cyber risk, compliance and hybrid workplace technology.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago
NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand
Robotics

NonPublic tops USD $500 million on private tech demand

Australian investors' appetite for private US tech stakes has lifted NonPublic above USD $500 million in assets under administration.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

ICT sector stories

Westcon-Comstor opens London hub in UK investment push
Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor opens London hub in UK investment push

The move underscores the distributor's UK commitment as sales and profit rise, while giving staff and partners a dedicated City base.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Today
Linesight names John Butler as chief executive officer
Data centers

Linesight names John Butler as chief executive officer

The construction consultancy's next phase of growth will be led by an internal appointee as it expands across 44 offices in 30 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Today
Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says
Malware

Ransomware gangs steal 896 terabytes, Zscaler says

Data theft is now driving ransom demands, with average payments rising and attackers increasingly targeting senior staff at exposed companies.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks
Agricultural Technology

UNC6240 hits PeopleSoft flaw in global renewed attacks

Dozens of organisations worldwide face renewed compromise risk after attackers used an encoded path to slip past defences and hit Oracle PeopleSoft.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership
Software-as-a-Service

Thryv says AI is redefining women’s tech leadership

AI is pushing women in small businesses into technology leadership roles, as Thryv says customer and operations experience now counts more.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week
Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic
Edge Computing

Akamai signs USD $11.6bn cloud deal with Anthropic

The seven-year pact gives Akamai a major anchor customer but also forces billions in upfront spending to secure AI cloud capacity.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
HCS launches 24/7 managed services with €1.45m investment
Data Protection

HCS launches 24/7 managed services with €1.45m investment

Customers facing outages and cyber threats will get round-the-clock monitoring as HCS expands support across Ireland and New Zealand.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • Last week

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ICT sector stories

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit
Gaming

Sony Interactive Entertainment NZ posts higher profit

Higher profit came despite a 6.7% drop in revenue, as lower finance costs and sales expenses helped Sony Interactive Entertainment New Zealand hold margins.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today
QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate
Human Capital Management

QueerTech finds 2SLGBTQI+ tech workers face harassment at 2X rate

Queer workers in Canada's tech sector are facing harassment and discrimination at twice the rate of non-queer peers, a new study finds.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Today
Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness
Software-as-a-Service

Brackett opens index to test AI agents' effectiveness

Businesses trialling AI agents now have a public benchmark to judge whether they can handle exceptions, learn and stay reliable in operations.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Matillion wins leads boost at Snowflake Summit 2026
Data Analytics

Matillion wins leads boost at Snowflake Summit 2026

The campaign drew about one in three attendees, underlining how live events can turn crowded tech showcases into sales leads.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax
Software-as-a-Service

Numeral raises USD $100 million to tackle sales tax

As states tighten rules on digital goods, the San Francisco startup will use the capital to expand into new industries and add staff.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • 3 days ago
realestate.co.nz tops workplace ranking again in NZ
Human Capital Management

realestate.co.nz tops workplace ranking again in NZ

Staff sentiment rose to 95% at the property website as it balanced rapid growth with extra leave, health cover and training support.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • 3 days ago
New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook
Artificial Intelligence

New Zealand looks undervalued in long-term outlook

Nearly half of New Zealanders expect the country to be wealthier in 20 years, though productivity and capital gaps could hold it back.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel
Semiconductors

Pick 'n' mix needed for Canada AI infrastructure: NRTH panel

Canada should focus on the AI infrastructure pieces that matter most, executives say, rather than insisting every link in the supply chain be domestic.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week