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Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans
Generative AI

Google unveils new Gemini AI app features, launches paid plans

Google has launched new features for its Gemini AI app, including free Gemini Live and advanced tools via paid plans priced at USD $19.99 and $249.99 monthly.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month
Artificial Intelligence

Google AI Ultra subscription launches at USD $249.99 per month

Google launches Google AI Ultra, a USD $249.99 monthly subscription offering advanced AI tools and higher limits, starting in the US with 50% off for new users.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand
DevOps

Smartsheet reports 260% growth in Australia & New Zealand

Smartsheet reports 260% customer growth in Australia and New Zealand, and nearly 250% across Asia-Pacific and Japan over the past five years.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks on industrial targets surge, AI tactics rise

Ransomware attacks on industrial firms surged to 708 in Q1 2025, led by manufacturing, with North America and Europe hardest hit, warns Dragos report.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion
Fintech

Airwallex secures USD $300 million to drive global expansion

Airwallex has secured USD $300 million in Series F funding, valuing the fintech firm at USD $6.2 billion and fuelling plans for global expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Hitachi accelerates enterprise AI adoption with Red Hat platform
Hybrid Cloud

Hitachi accelerates enterprise AI adoption with Red Hat platform

Hitachi uses Red Hat OpenShift AI to boost its AI capabilities, powering over 250 projects and improving operations across its global business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?
Unified Communications

Is Fixed Wireless Access the next big thing?

Fixed Wireless Access is booming, with revenues set to hit USD $67 billion by 2028, offering flexible, cost-effective broadband solutions via 5G to SMEs globally.

By Tim Evans • 5 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
EduTech

Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu named leader in ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific

Fujitsu has been named a leader in the 2025 ISG Provider Lens ServiceNow report for Asia Pacific, excelling in consulting, managed services and innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Data Protection

AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25
Digital Transformation

Atturra wins top honours at Boomi APJ Partner Awards FY25

Boomi honours APJ partners for innovation in automation and AI, with Australian firm Atturra winning Partner of the Year and Australia and New Zealand awards.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan to lead Asia sales
Hybrid Cloud

New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan to lead Asia sales

New Relic appoints Manivannan Govindan as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales Asia, aiming to boost growth and customer success across the Asian market.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Datadog names Yadi Narayana CTO for Asia-Pacific & Japan
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog names Yadi Narayana CTO for Asia-Pacific & Japan

Datadog has named Yadi Narayana as Chief Technology Officer for Asia-Pacific and Japan to drive growth amid rising demand for observability and security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs' trust in safe finance AI
Software-as-a-Service

Kyriba debuts TAI to boost CFOs' trust in safe finance AI

Kyriba launches agentic AI, TAI, to enhance financial workflows with data-driven insights, prioritising security and human oversight in finance operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
Firewalls

Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use

Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses
Firewalls

HPE unveils all-in-one secure gateway for small businesses

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches HPE Networking Instant On Secure Gateway, a network security solution tailored for SMBs lacking IT resources.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges
Private Cloud

IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges

A F5 report reveals 96% of firms now deploy AI for critical operations, embracing hybrid strategies despite cost and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

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