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News•Feb 23, 2026
Bastion Sharpens Professional Services Expertise with Astralas Merger
Bastion Security Group announced a merger with Melbourne‑based Astralas, adding over 60 cybersecurity and cloud specialists to its Australian operations. The deal lifts Bastion’s global headcount to more than 250 professionals, with over half now based in Australia. Astralas brings deep expertise in security architecture, engineering, IAM and cloud consulting, complementing Bastion’s managed security, GRC and threat intelligence services. The combined entity will operate from six offices across Australia and New Zealand, marking Bastion’s fourth strategic acquisition in the region.
By ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Bastion Security Group Merges with Astralas to Expand Professional Services in Australia
Cybersecurity specialist Bastion Security Group announced a merger with Melbourne‑based Astralas, adding deep technical expertise in security architecture and cloud consulting. The combined entity will have over 250 cybersecurity professionals across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its service portfolio for...
ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 23, 2026
Aussie Broadband Acquires Nexgen for up to $50M
Aussie Broadband announced the acquisition of Nexgen from Infotrust for up to $50 million, with $44.1 million paid upfront and up to $5.9 million contingent on EBITDA targets. The deal adds about 6,000 SME customers and an AI product suite...
ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Thomas Peer on Building Long-Term Relationships and Trust
Thomas Peer Solutions has teamed with Wasabi to deliver immutable cloud‑based backups that protect enterprise data against ransomware and other disruptions. CEO Udara Dharmadasa emphasizes selling the solution to C‑suite executives by framing it in terms of risk mitigation, ROI...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 20, 2026
Megaport Sees Record Revenue in First Half FY26
Megaport reported a record first‑half FY26, with revenue rising 26 percent to $134.9 million and annual recurring revenue climbing 49 percent to $338 million. EBITDA increased 28 percent to $35.3 million, but post‑tax profit fell to a $19.1 million loss due to $15.8 million acquisition costs. The company...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
EGI Innovations Hires Jon Hatchuel as First Aussie Country Manager
eG Innovations, a US‑based software vendor, has appointed Jon Hatchuel as its first country manager in Australia, marking the firm’s first dedicated employee in the market. Hatchuel, who brings over 20 years of senior IT experience, will focus on expanding...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 19, 2026
Telstra Posts Strong First Half FY26 Profit Amid Job Cuts
Telstra reported an 8.1% profit increase to $1.2 billion for the first half of FY26, with revenue edging up 0.3% to $11.6 billion and earnings rising 4.7% to $4.4 billion. The company achieved 3.1 percentage points of operating leverage by cutting $179 million in...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
NTT Data to Establish Innovation Ecosystem with Melbourne Uni
NTT Data and the University of Melbourne have signed a memorandum of understanding to create an innovation ecosystem that blends the university’s research strengths with NTT Data’s global technical expertise. The partnership will focus on three pillars: cultivating digital talent,...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 18, 2026
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Superloop announced a $165 million cash acquisition of Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, adding roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to its portfolio. The deal expands Superloop’s smart‑communities footprint to about 170,000 contracted lots across six Australian states. The acquisition follows...
By ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 18, 2026
Superloop Acquires Lynham Networks for $165M
Australian ISP Superloop announced it will acquire Lynham Networks, the parent of Lightning Broadband, for $165 million in cash. The acquisition adds roughly 54,000 FTTP lots to Superloop’s smart‑communities portfolio, expanding its wholesale fibre network across multiple states. The deal is...
ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Cognizant: Failure for AI to Pass the Pilot Stage Rarely a Tech Issue
Australian firms are pouring money into AI, yet many projects stall in pilot mode, not because of the technology but due to weak experience design, unclear ownership, and poor integration into customer journeys. Cognizant’s AI‑native agency, Cognizant Moment, was launched...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 17, 2026
Dicker Data Broadens Telco and UC Portfolio
Dicker Data has expanded its telco business unit to include a broader unified communications (UC) portfolio, targeting both Microsoft Teams Calling and multi‑vendor voice solutions. The new offering adds Switch Connect, Symbio, GoTo and IPscape, while InTele delivers end‑user training...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 17, 2026
How AI, Automation and Services Drive Synnex’s Value Vision
Australian IT distributor Synnex has opened a $150 million, AI‑enabled logistics centre in Melbourne, marking a shift from traditional distribution to a platform‑focused model. The new facility incorporates advanced automation, improving speed, safety and scalability while supporting a broader suite of...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 17, 2026
ITC Infotech Opens APAC HQ, Digital and AI Hub in Melbourne
ITC Infotech opened its Asia‑Pacific headquarters and digital‑AI hub in Melbourne, the fourth such centre globally. The hub targets sectors including consumer‑packaged goods, retail, manufacturing, banking and especially agriculture, aligning with Victoria’s $20 billion agri‑economy. ITC plans to hire about 150...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 16, 2026
V2 AI Bolsters Senior Exec Team with Three New Hires
V2 AI announced three senior executive hires—Hannah Williams as Managing Director, Peter Burns as Partner, and Michael Ewald as Director. Williams joins from Amazon LEO after a decade in IT, Burns arrives from Google with nearly 30 years of experience,...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 16, 2026
OneKloudX Partners with Epicor for Industry-Specific Cloud ERP Demand
OneKloudX has partnered with Epicor to add the cloud‑based Kinetic and Prophet 21 ERP platforms to its service portfolio, targeting manufacturers and distributors in Australia and New Zealand. The consultancy will deploy these solutions using its FlexSafe implementation methodology and provide on‑site...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Virtual IT Group Crowns Maurice McCarthy as New CEO
Virtual IT Group has appointed Maurice McCarthy, a former Optus customer‑success director, as its new chief executive officer, succeeding founder Christian Pacheco. McCarthy brings 25 years of telecom leadership and will focus on client outcomes, service reliability, and responsible AI integration. Pacheco transitions...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 16, 2026
LogiQ-On Tech Tapped for Apex Steel’s Digital Transformation
Reseller LogiQ-On Tech has been engaged to digitize Apex Steel’s warehouse and shop‑floor operations, replacing a legacy paper‑based system with a connected solution. The rollout combines Zebra Technologies’ rugged mobile computers, printers and barcode scanners with Boyum IT’s Produmex WMS,...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 16, 2026
Cloud and AI to Ramp up Operational Risk in 2026: Brennan
Brennan’s latest analysis warns that expanding multi‑cloud footprints and rapid AI trials will heighten operational risk in 2026. Seventy‑five percent of surveyed organisations say their attack surface has grown, prompting a move away from pure public‑cloud strategies toward hybrid, repatriated...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Supply Chain Cyber Attacks Continue to Evolve in 2026: Group-IB
Group-IB’s High‑Tech Crime Trends Report 2026 warns that supply‑chain cyber attacks have matured into self‑contained ecosystems, with threat actors focusing on upstream vendors rather than direct targets. By exploiting trusted relationships, attackers can infiltrate downstream networks, as illustrated by 263...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 13, 2026
Wesfarmers Hedges AI Bets with Multi-Year Deals with Both Microsoft and Google
Australian retailer Wesfarmers has signed multi‑year agreements with both Microsoft and Google Cloud to accelerate AI adoption across its portfolio. The Microsoft deal brings Azure OpenAI, M365 Copilot and Copilot Studio to divisions such as Bunnings, Kmart and Priceline, while...
By ARN (Australia)
News•Feb 11, 2026
CrowdStrike Appoints Jonathon Dixon as JAPAC Lead
CrowdStrike announced Jonathon Dixon as vice‑president and managing director for Japan and Asia Pacific, tasking him with leading AI‑powered cyber‑security transformation across the region. Dixon arrives with more than 25 years of experience, most recently serving as JAPAC head at Verkada and...
By ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 10, 2026
Efex Acquires Compusult to Boost Regional Presence
Australian IT services provider efex announced the acquisition of regional consultancy Compusult, aiming to strengthen its market presence. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
ARN (Australia)
Deals•Feb 9, 2026
Firmus Secures $10B Financing to Scale Infrastructure
Firmus announced on February 9, 2026 that it has secured $10 billion in financing to expand its infrastructure capabilities. The funding will be used to scale its data center and network assets, supporting growth of its services.
ARN (Australia)