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Datagrid secures substation kit for Southland AI data centre
Data centers

Datagrid secures substation kit for Southland AI data centre

Long-lead transformers have been ordered to keep New Zealand's largest AI data centre on track for a late-2027 grid connection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Aug 2026
Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as Chief Executive
Kordia

Tait Systems NZ appoints Steve Bush as Chief Executive

The move comes as New Zealand's emergency services network enters a crucial delivery phase ahead of rollout across 2026 and 2027.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Global Stories

Stories about 2027

Sharon AI signs USD $373 million cloud deal in Australia
Data centers

Sharon AI signs USD $373 million cloud deal in Australia

Most of Sharon AI's Australian AI Factory capacity is now spoken for, with revenue from the USD $373 million deal due from early 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2026
Qualcomm appoints Wassim Chourbaji to lead EMEA business
Semiconductors

Qualcomm appoints Wassim Chourbaji to lead EMEA business

The chip maker is keeping continuity across a key growth region as Wassim Chourbaji takes charge, with Enrico Salvatori staying on for automotive until 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2026
Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m
Unified Communications

Australia, New Zealand D2D connections to top 1.5m

Remote users and field workers in Australia and New Zealand are set to drive low-earth orbit satellite mobile connections past 1.5 million by 2027.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
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 • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
Payfuture launches Shopify payment integration for India
Fintech

Payfuture launches Shopify payment integration for India

Shopify merchants in India can now take UPI and NetBanking payments through one integration, easing entry into a market set to hit USD $150-170 billion by 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
ION Video posts first positive cash flow & clears debt
Software-as-a-Service

ION Video posts first positive cash flow & clears debt

Cash reserves now cover ION Video's plan to at least June 2027 after it posted positive operating cash flow and became debt-free.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Stories about 2027

Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall
Smart Cities

Octave Intelligence backs talent, addresses industry workforce shortfall

As Australia faces a 300,000-worker gap by mid-2027, students will gain hands-on training to meet construction demand.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2026
Singapore's MTI appoints agencies for ASEAN 2027 campaign
Social Media

Singapore's MTI appoints agencies for ASEAN 2027 campaign

Regional trade messaging for ASEAN 2027 will be handled by a new agency team as Singapore prepares to lead the bloc's economic agenda.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jul 2026
Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push
Semiconductors

Vultr to offer AMD's MI455X chips for AI cloud push

Reserved capacity for new AI workloads is now open, as Vultr prepares deployments across 2027 and 2028 with AMD's latest chips.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Jul 2026
Alfor picks Teesside for global HQ & conversion hub
Space

Alfor picks Teesside for global HQ & conversion hub

The deal is set to bring 250 skilled jobs and GBP £50 million to Teesside, as Alfor builds a freighter conversion campus by 2027.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Hydrix wins AUD $3.4 million Remedy Robotics contract
Artificial Intelligence

Hydrix wins AUD $3.4 million Remedy Robotics contract

The deal lifts Hydrix's medical robotics push, with revenue to be recognised progressively in FY2027 as it supports Remedy's N1 platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support
Artificial Intelligence

NALA seeks extra €650,000 for adult skills support

Ireland risks falling further behind on basic skills unless Budget 2027 funds more adult literacy, numeracy and digital support, NALA says.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Jul 2026
UMC signs imec silicon photonics deal for 12-inch wafers
Network Infrastructure

UMC signs imec silicon photonics deal for 12-inch wafers

Risk production of optical transceiver chips is slated for 2026 and 2027 as UMC moves silicon photonics onto 12-inch wafers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
Unit4 offers mid-market AI trials without commitment
Software-as-a-Service

Unit4 offers mid-market AI trials without commitment

Mid-sized firms can test Unit4's AI tools in ERPx until August 2027, as vendors race to lower adoption risk for cautious buyers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
UK social media ban forces youth influencer rethink
YouTube

UK social media ban forces youth influencer rethink

Planned restrictions could strip £1.3 billion from UK digital ad spend in 2027 as brands lose easy access to under-16s online.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026