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Dreame launches H16 Pro Steam in Australia and New Zealand

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Dreame brings steam-powered wet-and-dry vacuum to Australia and New Zealand, targeting families and pet owners with premium hygiene claims.
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Microsoft & ACTU hold first AI workers' summit in Sydney

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Microsoft and the ACTU launch talks in Sydney on AI in workplaces, with training, worker input and policy coordination at the centre.
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Commvault expands Flex with Hitachi Vantara & NetApp

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Commvault broadens Flex support with Hitachi Vantara and NetApp as enterprises seek scalable cyber recovery for AI-heavy storage demands.
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Supply chain leaders prioritise sustainability, survey finds

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Blue Yonder survey finds supply chain leaders are prioritising efficiency and resilience over emissions, even as 66% work to cut impact.
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SAP unveils agentic AI tools for manufacturing supply

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robots
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
SAP rolls out agentic AI for factories, linking planning, production and logistics as it showcases live demonstrations at Hannover Messe 2026.
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Why runtime identity is emerging as the next cybersecurity imperative

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Agentic AI is forcing a rethink of enterprise security, with firms urged to treat bots as identities and police decisions as they happen.
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Anthropic expands Amazon tie-up in USD $5 billion deal

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multi-cloud
Amazon deepens Anthropic partnership with USD $5 billion injection and capacity for up to 5 gigawatts of new AI computing.
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Cohesity appoints Nigel Lee to lead APJ technical sales

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data protection
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Cohesity names Nigel Lee as Technical Sales Leader for Asia Pacific and Japan, sharpening its regional push in data security and cyber resilience.
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Tuned Global launches streaming manipulation detection

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gaming
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data privacy
Tuned Global rolls out Service Manipulation Detection for streaming clients as labels demand tougher controls on fake plays and royalty fraud.
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Conductor launches AgentStack for AI search visibility

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data analytics
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Conductor unveils AgentStack to help enterprises track, shape and optimise brand visibility across AI search services and chatbots.
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Supporting service providers with their global ambitions

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Gamma backs service providers' global push with APAC launch and 24/7 support as partners seek scale, compliance and new revenue.
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Sinch named leader in IDC communications platform study

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Sinch named as a Leader in IDC's inaugural communications engagement platform study, with AI-native orchestration and broad cloud services highlighted.
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What to look for when buying a laptop in 2026

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storage
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud storage
Laptop buyers face a trickier 2026 market as processors, battery life, portability and build quality all shape the best choice for different users.
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New Sydney Catalyst conference backs MSP peer lessons

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edge computing
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martech
Australian channel groups launch Catalyst in Sydney, a charity-backed conference for MSPs and IT leaders focused on practical peer lessons, not vendor pitches.
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Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion

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data analytics
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Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.
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Reolink launches solar floodlight cam in Australia

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edge computing
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Reolink rolls out AUD $179.99 solar floodlight camera in Australia, targeting households with wire-free installation, local storage and AI detection.
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Australia's AEC firms see regulation as AI adoption barrier

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Australian AEC firms are racing ahead on digital delivery, but AI uptake is being slowed by regulation, time pressures and demands for tighter data governance.
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Amazon launches smaller Fire TV Stick HD in Australia

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smart home
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digital entertainment
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power / energy
Amazon brings a cheaper, slimmer Fire TV Stick HD to Australia, with USB-powered design, faster performance and retailer sales from 29 April.
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LogicMonitor taps Chillisoft for ANZ expansion push

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LogicMonitor teams up with Chillisoft to widen Australia and New Zealand reach, as the monitoring software group eyes a new local data centre.
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Kinetic IT names Kishore Jayaram Chief Transformation Officer

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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
Kinetic IT taps seasoned strategist Kishore Jayaram to drive sovereign digital services, AI-led growth and expansion beyond managed services.