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Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds
Digital Transformation

Bain Capital launches hscale with billions Europe DC builds

Bain Capital launches hscale, a multi-billion EMEA hyperscale data centre platform, aiming rapid expansion across EMEA with sustainable infrastructure.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions
Data Protection

Legal Aid Agency hit by major cyber breach affecting millions

The Legal Aid Agency has suffered a major cyber-attack, exposing personal data of over two million individuals dating back to 2010 in England and Wales.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector
Ransomware

Marks & Spencer cyber breach highlights vulnerabilities in UK's retail sector

Marks & Spencer faces a cyberattack disrupting contactless payments and online orders, exposing serious digital security flaws during peak retail season.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

Global Stories

Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025
Data Protection

Why enterprises can't afford to ignore cloud optimisation in 2025

Enterprises must prioritise cloud optimisation in 2025 to meet AI demands, cut costs, boost security, and drive sustainability in cloud computing.

By Peter Chambers • 5 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks
Unified Communications

Accenture appoints Pietro Mangione to lead Asia Pacific networks

Accenture has named Pietro Mangione Networks Lead for Asia Pacific, focusing on enhancing client network services with cutting-edge technologies across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Echelon unveils EUR €3.5 billion Wicklow data centre projects
Supply Chain

Echelon unveils EUR €3.5 billion Wicklow data centre projects

Echelon plans EUR €3.5bn investment in two Wicklow data centres, aiming to create 3,315 jobs and boost Ireland's renewable energy and economy.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts
Generative AI

Lenovo report reveals slow progress in Gen AI workplace shifts

Lenovo research reveals 81% of IT leaders prioritise productivity, yet under half feel their digital workplaces effectively support transformation with Gen AI.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific tech spending outlook dims as tariffs bite in 2025

Forrester warns that US-China tariffs could reduce Asia Pacific tech spending growth in 2025 by 1-2 points, despite strong AI and cloud demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds
Data Protection

New Zealanders demand trust & ethics in AI adoption, study finds

A One NZ report finds 77% of New Zealanders use AI but nearly half distrust large firms' ethics, demanding transparency and strong data protections.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life
Unified Communications

Singapore leads global ranking for digital quality of life

Singapore tops a global study of 30+ nations for digital quality of life, leading in cybersecurity and digital infrastructure with a score of 61.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 27th May 2025
Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking
Digital Transformation

Gprnt unveils Singapore-wide digital tool for emissions tracking

Gprnt launches Singapore's first nationwide digital platform to ease corporate sustainability reporting, backed by $4.62 million in seed funding.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth
Marketing Technologies

Wildstone expands Australian team amid digital billboard growth

Wildstone expands its Australian team to six, hiring three senior roles as it accelerates billboard portfolio growth and digitisation across the country.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure
Malware

Australia faces mounting cyber threats to vital infrastructure

Australia faces a growing threat from state-backed cyber espionage targeting critical infrastructure, risking disruptions to power, water, and healthcare services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Digital resilience as a practical blueprint for SMEs in Malaysia
Data Analytics

Digital resilience as a practical blueprint for SMEs in Malaysia

Malaysia's one million SMEs, generating nearly 40% of GDP and half of all jobs, are embracing digital tools to boost productivity and resilience.

By Tsubasa Nakazawa • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth
Digital Transformation

Equinix opens first Jakarta data centre to power digital growth

Equinix has launched its first data centre in Jakarta, Indonesia, via a joint venture with Astra, marking its entry into the Indonesian market.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
EduTech

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion
Ransomware

Cyber resilience urged as ransomware costs hit AUD $3 billion

Commvault warns of rising ransomware threats in Australia, urging businesses and individuals to boost cyber resilience ahead of Anti-Ransomware Day amid AUD $3bn annual damages.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025