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Moritz Florian
Editor & AI Engineer
Florian combines creativity and technical expertise with a background in journalism, mechanical engineering, and multimedia production. He has worked across industries and continents, including a year travelling and working in Australia, bringing a global perspective to his projects. Florian is passionate about storytelling, problem-solving, and delivering impactful solutions. Outside of work, he enjoys photography and exploring innovative ideas in technology and design.

Stories by Moritz

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Vertiv teams up with Tecogen to enhance data centre cooling
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Vertiv has joined forces with Tecogen to provide advanced natural gas-powered chillers to data centres, addressing rising energy demands amid AI growth.
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Amazon Nova AI models now available in AWS Sydney Region
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Amazon has launched its Amazon Nova foundation models in the AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) Region, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs for local businesses.
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AI engineering bootcamp offers practical training with experts
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An AI engineering bootcamp launching on 10 March 2025 offers hands-on training with industry experts, focusing on practical skills in AI system development.
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Tokenisation could save asset managers over USD $135 billion
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Calastone has revealed that tokenisation could save the asset management sector over USD $135 billion, significantly enhancing efficiency in fund operations.
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Jim Kane joins Zitcha as global VP of sales strategy
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Zitcha has appointed Jim Kane as Vice President of Sales - Global, aiming to enhance its retail media platform's global presence and revenue growth.
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Ed Keisling appointed Progress' Chief AI officer
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Progress has appointed Ed Keisling as its Chief AI Officer, focusing on driving AI strategy and enhancing digital offerings to meet customer needs.
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Omri Kletter joins Outpost24 as chief product officer
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Outpost24 has appointed Omri Kletter as Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance its cyber risk management solutions and support growth heading into 2025.
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Snom Technology strengthens team with key appointments
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Snom Technology has enhanced its management team with Mark Wiegleb as Vice President of Product and Mario Schenker as Head of Logistics & Sales Operations.
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Zeus appoints first CTO to lead AI strategy expansion
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Digital freight firm Zeus has appointed Jan Riethmayer as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to lead its global AI strategy and expand Zeus Command AI.
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Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts
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Portman Partners has appointed Sanjeev Khanna as Strategic Advisor to enhance its growth and partner network in the expanding US and international markets.
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QBE Asia appoints Ronak Shah as CEO of Wholesale Markets
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QBE Asia has appointed Ronak Shah as Chief Executive Officer of Wholesale Markets Asia, effective 1 March 2025, to strengthen its reinsurance operations across the region.
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Celonis appoints Dan Brown as new chief product officer
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Celonis has appointed Dan Brown as Chief Product Officer, strengthening its leadership team and aiming to enhance product innovation and efficiency.
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Wavelink appoints Odria to boost partner, vendor ties
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Wavelink has appointed Jonathan Odria as board advisor to boost partner engagement and launch its inaugural partner advisory board, marking a strategic growth phase.
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Twilio appoints Webster to strengthen ANZ growth strategy
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Twilio has appointed Vaughan Webster as Senior Manager for Partners & Alliances in ANZ, starting February 2025, to enhance its AI-driven customer solutions.
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SquareX appoints John Carse as new Field CISO expert
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SquareX has appointed John Carse as Field Chief Information Security Officer, enhancing its commitment to innovative browser security solutions.
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JLL appoints Daniel Malacchini as head of cost advisory
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Daniel Malacchini has been appointed as the Head of Cost Advisory & Cost Management at JLL for Asia Pacific, based in Singapore, to enhance service delivery.
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SHE Symposium tackles AI gender norms & online harms
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The 2025 SHE Annual Symposium in Singapore addresses the vital intersection of AI and gender norms, focusing on enhancing women's safety online and offline.
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Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
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Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.
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Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer
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Medallia has appointed Fabrice Martin as Chief Product Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience to enhance its customer experience solutions.
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X-PHY appoints Wayne Maw as US general manager
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X-PHY has appointed Wayne Maw as General Manager for the US, aiming to bolster its cybersecurity operations and customer engagement across North America.