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Sharon AI seals USD $1.32 billion cloud deal in NZ
DataCentre infrastructure

Sharon AI seals USD $1.32 billion cloud deal in NZ

Demand for regional AI compute is tightening as Sharon AI's New Zealand contract lifts its contracted capacity to 116MW and revenue starts in 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Yesterday
Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul
Private Cloud

Standard Chartered taps Broadcom for private cloud overhaul

The shift has already cut deployment times to a day as the bank rebuilds critical systems for 54 markets on a private cloud platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services
Data Protection

Airbus picks Scaleway for sovereign cloud services

The tie-up gives Airbus an extra layer of protection for sensitive industrial data as Europe's sovereignty push reshapes cloud buying decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops
DevOps

Forrester warns bigger AI budgets won't fix weak ops

Greater AI spending is set to expose data and governance gaps unless companies first fix the operational foundations, Forrester says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Google Cloud unveils agent tool for faster AI upgrades
Software-as-a-Service

Google Cloud unveils agent tool for faster AI upgrades

The new workflow could cut model migration from months to hours, easing the testing burden for businesses running multiple AI features.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Keeper launches Privileged Cloud for zero standing access
Privileged Access Management

Keeper launches Privileged Cloud for zero standing access

The move could help organisations curb cloud admin account abuse by revoking elevated access automatically after approved sessions end.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Arm expands Arteris security tools across CPU portfolio
IoT Security

Arm expands Arteris security tools across CPU portfolio

Security checks will now cover more Arm processors, as the chip designer broadens use of Arteris' Radix tool to spot flaws earlier.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams
Digital Transformation

CMMI launches AI maturity model for governance teams

Stricter EU rules are pushing firms to prove AI is governed properly, as the new CMMI AIM framework adds assessments and certification.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation
Data Protection

Leaseweb & ITQ team up for VMware Cloud Foundation

European customers and service providers will gain a locally hosted VMware Cloud Foundation option as Leaseweb and ITQ expand their partnership.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie
Virtualisation

Standard Chartered & Broadcom deepen private cloud tie

The bank says the overhaul has cut deployment times to a day, as it standardises core systems across 54 markets for tighter control and resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows
Malware

APAC executives back practical AI as infrastructure grows

Rising AI workloads are forcing APAC firms to invest more in data centres, fibre and energy, while also reshaping customer service and cyber defence.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week
Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks
Security Information and Event Management

Approov expands attestation network to fight AI attacks

Broader coverage in Mexico and Milan aims to cut latency for mobile security checks as fake app traffic grows more sophisticated.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools
Digital Transformation

GK expands open retail platform with DevHub & AI tools

Retailers could add third-party tools faster as GK opens its CLOUD4RETAIL platform to more partners and prototype app development.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding with production support
Software-as-a-Service

Cast AI launches Kimchi Coding with production support

Enterprises can now run the coding agent with tighter spending caps, data sovereignty controls and production support to curb AI development costs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal
Data governance

Warburg Pincus backs Oxylabs in USD $130 million deal

The deal values the web data infrastructure group at USD $3.6 billion as investors back the systems helping AI agents gather online information.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software
Digital Transformation

Google named IDC MarketScape Leader in AI software

The ranking could help Google win enterprise AI contracts as buyers demand secure, governed tools rather than standalone chatbots.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

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Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns
Digital Transformation

Australia sets up Office of AI amid trust concerns

Businesses will face tighter AI scrutiny as the new Office of AI takes shape amid concerns over trust, compliance and employee impact.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last week
PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus
Software-as-a-Service

PowerCell wins SEK 30m fuel cell order for ECL campus

The deal gives ECL a firmer power plan for its Santa Clara AI campus as data centre operators face tightening electricity constraints.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week