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Celonis Celosphere, Munich, November 2025
- Mercedes-Benz, Vinmar, and Uniper showcase AI success with Celonis Process Intelligence
- Celonis unveils AI-driven platform innovations at Celosphere 2025
GitHub Universe, San Francisco, October 2025
- AI slop is real, says Satya Nadella, but here’s how to prevent it
- GitHub announces Agent HQ – the control tower for every coding agent
Twilio Signal, Sydney, October 2025
- Australians lose digital patience – and Twilio doubles down on trusted data to fix it
- Twilio Signal 2025: from messaging to memory – AI, trust, and the future of customer engagement
- Talk to the future: why Twilio’s conversation relay could replace the IVR systems we love to hate
Splunk .conf, Boston, September 2025
- Craig Bates gives the Aussie perspective on Splunk + Cisco, data, AI, and the next chapter for enterprise observability
- Splunk and Snowflake bring federated search without the data-moving hangover
- A man who wears his data on his sleeve: Splunk’s Kamal Hathi on the rebirth of Splunk inside Cisco
- Cisco unveils Data Fabric vision with Splunk at the centre
Testimonials
“David, thank you so much for the thoughtful write-up and for spending time with us at hashtag#splunkconf25. You captured this moment perfectly — Splunk and Cisco coming together to unlock the value of machine data to make AI trustworthy at enterprise scale. This indeed is the next exciting chapter in the journey of Splunk, enabling the trusted use of digital systems at cloud scale. I especially appreciate how you highlighted the human side — making complex data simple, explainable, and ready for responsible AI.”
SAP NOW AI Tour, Melbourne, August 2025
- In a world demanding the pace of AI best-of-breed no longer cuts it; you need BoBaaS says SAP
- AI in action: how SAP is powering Australia’s energy and education transformation
- City of Sydney taps SAP AI to fast-track HR transformation
Snowflake Summit, San Francisco, June 2025
- “Why we had to build Snowflake” – an interview with co-founder Benoit Dageville
- Snowflake announces intent to acquire Crunchy Data and add Postgres to its AI data cloud
- New Snowflake Intelligence helps bring immediate business insights for any user through natural language
- Snowflake warehouses add more power, more cost control
SAS Innovate, Orlando, May 2025
- SAS executive striving to hit human traffickers where it hurts in the fight against evil
- SAS and Epic Games apply Unreal Engine for digital twins to transform manufacturing
- SAS brings quantum computing to industry to unlock optimisation and cut costs
Checkpoint CPX 2025, Bangkok, February 2025
- Check Point boosts external risk visibility following Cyberint acquisition
- Check Point Technologies demonstrates Web 3.0 firewall to protect the blockchain
Zebra Accelerate, Peth, January 2025
HPE Discover, Barcelona, November 2024
- HPE El Capitan supercomputer confirmed as world’s fastest
- HPE and Deloitte team up to bring compute power and business process for your GenAI success
- Yes – you can sustainably introduce AI into your enterprise: HPE’s five levers put you in control
Motorola Singapore 50th anniversary gala, Singapore, November 2024
IFS Unleashed, Orlando, October 2024
AMD Advancing AI, San Francisco, October 2024
Cloudera Evolve APAC, Singapore, August 2024
Testimonials
“David, Wow. We were blown away by your artistic retelling of our experiences. That’s what great writers do: infuse reality with meaning. WE were inspired, and WE loved it! You’re to be congratulated for getting in the chair every day and doing what you do. Hope to meet again.”
“Thank you for posting the news story from the event almost immediately!! It was a solidly written and insightful piece that captured all the key highlights of the event! Wendy and team are super pleased with it 😊”
Snowflake Summit, San Francisco, June 2024
- Snowflake infuses enterprise AI throughout with Cortex AI and Snowflake ML advances
- SAS launches Data Maker as a native Snowflake Marketplace app
- Snowflake and NVIDIA partner to boost AI data applications
- Snowflake announces Polaris Catalog, a vendor-neutral open Apache Iceberg platform
- Cut costs, cut middlemen – Omnata makes moving data a snap so you can focus on results
SAS Innovate, Las Vegas, April 2024
- SAS releases new SAS Viya Workbench for rapid SAS or Python AI development
- SAS announces industry-specific prepackaged models to bring fast AI success to your business
Genetec security experience centre opening, Sydney, February 2024
Genetec Security Centre SaaS launch, Washington DC, February 2024
- Genetec introduces enterprise-grade unified SaaS solution for physical security devices
- Genetec announces Security Centre SaaS availability for unified access control, video security, intrusion control, and more
AMD Advancing AI, San Jose, December 2023
- AMD releases world-leading generative AI accelerator to power the future of AI
- AMD advances the AI PC with the new AMD Ryzen 8040 series processors and Ryzen AI software
- Ever wanted to see the hardware that the cloud runs on? Here it is.
Aruba Atmosphere, Bali, September 2023
Google Cloud Next, San Francisco, August 2023
- Google announces a new golden age of innovation with AI-infusion everywhere
- Poly elevates workplace collaboration at Google Cloud Next
- Culture Amp boosts employee voices with Google AI; selects GCP for ethical commitment
Snowflake Summit, Las Vegas, June 2023
- Snowflake announces raft of new developer features
- Snowflake announces Document AI to query your paper-based forms with natural language
- Snowflake to become the iPhone of data apps with GPU-powered native container services
- Snowflake and Microsoft bring large-scale generative AI models and increased ML capability
SAS Innovate, Orlando, May 2023
- SAS to invest one billion dollars in developing industry-based solutions
- SAS partners with UNC centre for Galapagos studies to protect endangered sea turtles using crowd-sourced image recognition training
- Your business must adopt AI to stay competitive and SAS says it can give you the fastest and most economic time to value
- The SAS executive whose mission it is to combat fraud before it happens
Testimonials
“It is really a thoughtful piece that catches the essence of sustainability and agility in fraud. David did a very nice job and I just want to make sure he gets my compliments. Please pass them along.“
Zebra Technologies partner summit, Bali, March 2023
- Zebra Technologies helping enterprises combat pressures with real-time data, improved customer experiences
- Handhelds ain’t handhelds – why the Zebra mobile computer is a must-have for retail, logistics, and more
Philips Evnia brand launch, Paris, October 2022
VMware Explore, San Francisco, August/September 2022
- VMware and Netapp strengthen global partnership to aid companies in modernising with multi-cloud
- The DPU is coming – the third major processor that will dominate the next decade of computing
- Broadcom seeks to dominate market in silicon and software with VMware acquisition
- VMware? More like AppsEverywhere – why VMware says it is more relevant than ever
Splunk .conf, Las Vegas, June 2022
- Splunk CEO Gary Steele in for the long haul, ANZ region growing under Mark Troselj
- Splunk 9.0 is your all-in-one incident detection, observation, response solution that brings NOCs and SOCs together
Testimonials
“Thanks for sharing another great article! This is excellent, even more informative than our press announcements and with key quotes from our executives ☺.“
Snowflake Summit, Las Vegas, June 2022
GitHub Universe, San Francisco, November 2019
- GitHub Actions now available for all, mobile app coming, and more
- Want to make the world a better place? Fund open-source developers
- GitHub State of the Octoverse 2019 – Python popular, data science apps on the rise
NetApp Insight, Las Vegas, October 2019
- What next for NetApp Australia after local success goes global?
- NetApp announces Keystone – store, manage and pay for data wherever, however you want
Oracle Open World, San Francisco, September 2019
- Customer satisfaction, communication, insights key results of Oracle rollout says MJH Group CIO
- Equinix extends Oracle Cloud Infrastructure global reach, spanning five continents
- Oracle sets sights on cloud domination
SAS Global Forum, Dallas, April 2019
- Smart food – Nestlé takes up AI and ML for product demand forecasting
- SAS to bring analytics everywhere, for everyone, in any industry
Microsoft Data + AI technology immersion, Seattle, March 2019
- Microsoft says it Cosmos DB provides planet-scale, low effort NoSQL data access
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019 set to ease ETL pains with data virtualisation
- No ETL, no worries with SQL Server 2019’s new data virtualisation, also syndicated in:
- Microsoft: The sky’s the limit for your data with Cosmos DB, also syndicated in:
Epson Formula 1, Melbourne, March 2019
HPE Discover, Madrid, November 2018
- New business still needs old values to succeed, says HPE executive
- HPE makes pathway from old tech to new, via circular economy
- HPE makes big new moves on composable hybrid cloud, extends across ProLiant range
- HPE extends InfoSight across server range for predictive IT operations
GitHub Universe 2018, San Francisco, October 2018
- Cultural fit is as important as technical fit, says GitHub VP
- Open source thinking is key to improving the world, GitHub says
- GitHub unveils state of open source 2018
- GitHub seeks to solve 31 million pain points with automated workflows and more
Splunk .conf 2018, Orlando, October 2018
- Bringing female faces to (traditionally) male places
- The art of technical storytelling
- Splunk announces next-gen products
- Make culture your hiring policy, says Splunk VP
Testimonials
“Thanks for sharing – a really nice piece!”
SIGGRAPH 2018, Vancouver, August 2018
- Nvidia real-time ray tracing Turing architecture demonstrated
- HTC SDK brings in new wave of mobile VR possibilities
- Nvidia unveils world’s first real-time ray-tracing GPU
- Linux Foundation and Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences launch new foundation
Symantec security centre unveiling, Chennai, July 2018
Computex 2018, Taipei, May/June 2018
- ASUS ZenBook S UX391 UltraBook
- ASUS launches ZenBook Pro including OLED touchpad dubbed ScreenPad
- ASUS announces new Tuf Gaming brand and ROG Delta USB-C headphones
- ASUS launches ROG Phone for gamers, world’s fastest smartphone
- ASUS ROG announces new Hero and Scar gaming laptops optimised for your favourite game
Testimonials
- “We absolutely loved having you on this trip! One of the nicest people in the industry I have met, so it was a real pleasure having you along – you definitely went above and beyond, so thank you!”
Red Hat Summit 2018, San Francisco, May 2018
- Red Hat’s Jim Whitehurst on strategy and culture
- Healthcare contributions see two winners in Women in Open Source award
- CyberArk Conjur Enterprise now available on Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform
- Microsoft and Red Hat Linux join forces to bring managed OpenShift on Azure
- Millions of IBM apps now modernisable with Red Hat OpenShift
- Red Hat brings CoreOS automation and over-the-air updates to Enterprise Linux
Oracle+NetSuite SuiteWorld, Las Vegas, April 2018
- NetSuite globalisation efforts reach Oracle scale
- NetSuite launches world’s first intelligent cloud suite
- NetSuite says companies using its platform experience fastest growth
Testimonials
- “You’re an absolute pleasure to work with and you certainly do what you say you will do!”
SAS Global Forum, Denver, April 2018
- Workplace culture key to combatting depression, says SAS VP
- CxO thought leadership from SAS Global Forum 2018
- SAS launches new global fraud and security intelligence division
- University of Technology Sydney launches world-first IoT innovation lab
- Research finds consumers trust AI in healthcare more than banking or retail
- SAS Global Forum 2018 aims to inspire the extraordinary
Testimonials
- “Thanks David, really well written and David Bowie send his thanks as well for dealing with the topic with sensitivity and to help destigmatise it.”
- “Feedback from Oliver was that he really enjoyed the interview with you.”
- “You have been exceptional with the publicity for SAS.”
- “Thanks, David, you work amazingly fast. Appreciate the coverage.”
AWS re:Invent 2017, Las Vegas, November 2017
- Smart Aussie startups using the cloud to make their way
- Amazon takes Alexa to the boardroom
- Amazon seeks to make ML easier for all devs, announces SageMaker, DeepLens and language tools
- AWS takes the database fight to Oracle with new Aurora, DynamoDB enhancements
- AWS announces Amazon Elastic Container Service for Kubernetes (EKS)
Coates Hire Newcastle 500 Supercars, Newcastle, November 2017
Testimonials
- “David, this story is terrific and articulate. Appreciate you taking the time to learn how Acer makes a difference to our team and car racing.”
OpenStack Summit 2017, Sydney, November 2017
- Red Hat OpenStack platform 12 imminent, paves way for Kubernetes in platform 13
- OpenStack adoption surges, showing open source role in enterprise multi-cloud strategy
- OpenStack to tackle open source integration
VMworld vForum, Sydney, October 2017
- Integrate security into operations and make it easier for everyone, Trend Micro says
- VMware Asia Pacific Japan GM says still much to do, one year in
Oracle OpenWorld, San Francisco, October 2017
- Life after Oracle proves more, faster, focused for NetSuite
- Oracle announces new cloud products, fastest cloud processing
- The cloud is not if, but when, says Oracle CEO
- Self-driving cars to create $7T passenger economy, Intel says
- Oracle unveils world’s first autonomous database
Splunk .conf 2017, Washington, DC, September 2017
- Using big data in the fight against slavery
- Successful big customers steer Splunk APAC growth
- Atlassian to take enterprise chat in its Stride
- Machine learning key to new Splunk enterprise range
- The need for data-driven DevOps and how to start
- Splunk announces new pricing, includes free
Testimonials
- “That’s a great article, David. I’m so glad you dug into a few regional details with Sherrie too for you to have a few quotes on ANZ / APAC trends. I really think you nailed it as far as the challenges GEN is facing, including information sharing mandates. I’ll flag this to Sherrie now and am sure she’ll be pleased.”
- “Big thanks David! A great meaningful story! Especially love your personal sharing at the beginning =)”
- “… You’re definitely on our list for next year =) Thanks for all the great articles.”
- “… the team at Splunk reiterated how they really enjoyed hosting you! Thanks again!”
Oktane17, Las Vegas, August 2017
VMworld 2017, Las Vegas, August 2017
- SolarWinds says it can bring order to your virtualisation and database chaos
- Dell EMC delivers first data protection solution for VMware Cloud on AWS
- HPE delivers industry-first composable infrastructure for VMware private clouds
- What VMware Integrated OpenStack is and why it matters
- Data security must change from chasing bad to ensuring good
- VMworld announces VMware Cloud to take away IT dept pain of cloud migration
- IGEL says it can help enterprise deliver Win10, Cloud, Security
SAS Analytics Insight 2017, Sydney, August 2017
Oracle+NetSuite SuiteWorld 2017, Las Vegas, April 2017
- Transform your Finance dept with Adaptive Insights
- NetSuite introduces SuiteSuccess – built-in, industry-specific, leading practices
- NetSuite here forever, execs tell customers
- NetSuite announces new HR functionality, SuitePeople
- Oracle’s 10-year plan, based on NetSuite
- NetSuite to open Australian data centre
Testimonials
- “… it was a great piece that really was spot on in terms of what Adaptive Insights offers. I have enjoyed all of your other coverage from the event as well. Enjoy the rest of your time in Las Vegas!”
- “Thank you again David for taking time to meet with us today. It was a pleasure to meet you. I am really impressed with how thorough and accurate you were in your story based on our discussion, well done!”
Qantas in-flight Wi-Fi, in the air, April 2017
- Qantas Wi-Fi a success, expands to second aircraft
- Qantas launches fast, free in-flight Wi-Fi
- Qantas welcomes Stan onboard
Testimonials
- “This is great. In fact it surpasses my expectations. A very fair report of our system, while educating readers that it’s good, but it’s going to be even better by the time we start the roll out to the rest of the domestic fleet. Really great read.”
Splunk .conf 2016, Orlando, September 2016
- Splunk enables third Presidential debate at UNLV
- Cyber defence collaboration to be the space race of our generation
- Splunk introduces machine learning and intelligent service desk
- The force behind Splunk’s $100m pledge and academic program
- The secret side to Splunk
- Listen to your data, says Infigen Energy
- Cloud is the normal, says AWS
- Splunk .conf 2016 kicks off – new product announcements, $100m non-profit fund
Testimonials
- “… the whole Splunk team was thrilled to have you in Orlando and were absolutely pleased with your in-depth reporting from .conf. So many thanks for your hard work, it’s been lovely working with you!”
NetSuite SuiteWorld 2016, San Jose, May 2016
- Software development inside and outside NetSuite
- Evan Goldberg’s advice for tech startups
- Lessons to lessen the ERP implementation pains
- Partners best to implement NetSuite vertical solutions
- Aspect Software implements NetSuite OneWorld for transformative growth
- NetSuite CEO on SAP, SMEs, cloud, private v public, the products industry
- NetSuite OneWorld 16 adds enhancements for global enterprises
- NetSuite unveils first cloud-unified order-to-billing-to-revenue solution
- NetSuite optimises omnichannel fulfilment with intelligent order management
- Dell Boomi announces Titanium Sponsorship of SuiteWorld 2016
- Zach Nelson explains the secret of NetSuite’s success
- NetSuite in use by every type of company possible
Epson Formula 1, Melbourne, March 2016
- Epson Moverio Smartglasses enhance Mercedes F1 experience
- Make your own papercraft Epson Mercedes F1 racer
- Racing legend Toto Wolff on Epson, F1 tech, and racing games
Testimonials
“I really appreciate the coverage. Especially given the noise in the restaurant, you have written a thorough a well-researched piece covering the many topics discussed and more.”
David M Williams 