Global cybersecurity firm Sophos has announced the completion of its acquisition by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, in a cash transaction that values Sophos at approximately US$3.9 billion.

Sydney-based IT solutions provider The Project Factory is connecting disabled war veterans and creating a new online community platform and app for UK-based military charity, Blesma, which provides lifelong support for veterans who have lost a limb.

The total number of digital banking users globally will exceed 3.6 billion by 2024, up from 2.4 billion in 2020, a 54% increase, with growth driven by the rise of digital-only banks and the ongoing focus on digital transformation by established bank brands, according to a newly published study.

Optus Sport has acquired the Australian media rights for the South American Football Confederation (CONMEBOL) Copa America 2020 football tournament, with the event matches to be broadcast live by Optus from June to July.

Global IT solutions vendor BMC is set to acquire mainframe application development, delivery, and support solutions provider Compuware.

The Australian Information Industry Association has expressed concerns that proposed changes to the way in which cloud providers are certified for government contracts could affect cloud adoption by federal government agencies.

Countries in the Asia Pacific region are showing keen interest in quantum computing and pledging significant investments, according to one analyst firm which says that the quest for quantum computing supremacy is set to gather momentum in the next few years.

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