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Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres, KKR, and Singtel announce a landmark SGD $1.75 billion investment in STT GDC, marking 2024's largest Southeast Asia digital infrastructure deal.

STT GDC Thailand bags Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Thai Company of the Year Award for data centre colocation services, highlighting its leadership, innovation, and client-focused approach.

Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.

The Rural Connectivity Group celebrates a milestone with its 500th rural cell site, boosting wireless access for 33,000 homes in remote Aotearoa.

iProov becomes the world’s first company to earn FIDO certification for face biometric verification, marking a key milestone in the push to reduce password reliance.

Slack has unveiled lists, a new project and task management tool for its paid customers, aimed at centralising and streamlining team workflows.

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres' first Japanese facility, STT Tokyo 1, has earned the TIA-942-C Design Certification, marking a global milestone in data centre standards.

Ditto partners with All Nippon Airways to deploy its edge sync platform on all international flights by summer 2024, enhancing in-flight digital services.

Yondr Group has secured a US$150 million loan from the International Finance Corporation for the first phase of its hyperscale data centre in Malaysia.

Constl partners with Ciena to boost India's digital network, deploying advanced optical tech to enhance MAN and NLD services, promising up to 1.6T capacity.

Google completes USD $5 billion data centre expansion in Singapore, bolstering the city's position as a regional tech hub and supporting AI-driven economic growth.

New Zealand's Budget 2024 tackles cost-of-living pressures with substantial investments in healthcare, education, and law and order, funded by public sector savings.

Switch Datacenters launches AMS4, a 15-18 MW facility in Amsterdam, marking a significant boost to the city's digital infrastructure amid growing service demand.

NSW launches its first comprehensive Digital Inclusion Strategy to bridge the digital divide, inviting public and stakeholder feedback on the initiative.

Hitachi partners with Google Cloud to leverage AI technologies, including Vertex AI and Gemini models, enhancing Lumada’s digital transformation capabilities.

Hitachi and Google Cloud join forces in a multi-year partnership to revolutionise enterprise innovation with generative AI, enhancing productivity and software modernisation.

SES partners with Resorts World Cruises to equip Genting Dream with advanced MEO-LEO connectivity, offering speeds up to 1.5Gbps to transform passenger experiences.

Equinix boosts Malaysia's digital economy with new data centres in Johor and Kuala Lumpur, providing access to a global ecosystem and supporting the country's digital hub ambitions.

Qvantel achieves AWS Outposts Ready designation, integrating its Flex BSS with AWS for seamless hybrid deployment, enhancing CSP agility and compliance.