Capex stories

Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.

AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.

In 2026, agile AI, sovereign data, subscriptions and energy efficiency will redefine how ANZ businesses grow, compete and stay resilient.

CMC says AI, energy, robotics, defence and store-of-value trades will be the “Furious Five” megatrends steering markets into 2026.

AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.

AI-driven investments will push annual data centre IT and facility spending to USD $1 trillion by 2030, up from USD $290 billion in 2024.

Deluca boosts application performance by 25% and cuts operational costs by 15% after deploying Lenovo TruScale Infrastructure as a Service solution.

Gordon Murray Group has teamed up with Apogee to streamline IT asset management, slashing laptop setup times by 30 times and boosting security.

Samp's CEO, Laurent Bourgouin, is calling on the industrial sector to embrace Shared Reality, an innovative AI-driven 3D workspace to modernise operations.

Andrew Eva of Assured Data Protection predicts significant advancements in backup and cybersecurity by 2025, highlighting ransomware as a major threat.

GRP, a leading Indonesian steel manufacturer, partners with Rimini Street to enhance its SAP S/4HANA support and drive Industry 4.0 initiatives.

PhilTower and PowerX have saved USD $1 million annually through their strategic partnership, resulting in improved efficiency, reduced emissions, and enhanced network reliability.

Deploying network gear in Australia’s harsh environments demands a balance between cost and quality. Businesses seek robust, automated solutions to stay competitive.

Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.

Vertiv debuts eco-friendly Liebert PDX-PAM units, using R513A refrigerant to significantly cut GWP by 70%, boosting data centre efficiency and sustainability.

Australian enterprises gear up for three critical tech developments in 2024 – Wi-Fi 7, multi-access converged networks, and IT/OT convergence, facing off challenges with AI, IoT and NaaS solutions.

Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.

Broadband Forum presents two AI-based industry standards to elevate the quality of network services by foreseeing and preventing faults.

Dell Technologies unveils ObjectScale XF960, a ground-breaking all-flash appliance set to transform object storage with exceptional speed and security.

Apptio partners with Protiviti Australia to help local enterprises control their cloud infrastructure spending amid economic challenges.