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Boomi unveils groundbreaking vision for AI economy at Boomi World
Data governance

Boomi unveils groundbreaking vision for AI economy at Boomi World

Boomi World 2024 showcased Boomi's ambitious future with major product launches and acquisitions to dominate the AI economy through advanced data and API management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Optimizely hits USD $400m ARR milestone with revenue quadrupled
Artificial Intelligence

Optimizely hits USD $400m ARR milestone with revenue quadrupled

Optimizely reports a major milestone, quadrupling its revenue to USD $400 million ARR in Q1 2024, showcasing its crucial role in evolving digital marketing landscapes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Salesforce partners with NTT DATA to optimise applications
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce partners with NTT DATA to optimise applications

Salesforce has enlisted NTT DATA to streamline its applications, boosting their two-decade partnership and aiming to enhance managed services across multiple Salesforce platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats
EduTech

Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats

Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer
Fintech

GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer

GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
CI&T launches AI powered delivery centre in the Philippines
Artificial Intelligence

CI&T launches AI powered delivery centre in the Philippines

CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event
Software-as-a-Service

ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event

ConnectWise appoints Rik Thorbecke as CFO ahead of the IT Nation Secure conference, aiming to harness his vast expertise to boost financial growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities
Data Protection

Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Mars Agency rebrands as Mars United Commerce for global growth
eCommerce

Mars Agency rebrands as Mars United Commerce for global growth

Mars Agency has rebranded to Mars United Commerce, reflecting its evolution into a full-service commerce marketing partner.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Boomi expands API management with strategic acquisitions
Health Technologies

Boomi expands API management with strategic acquisitions

Boomi strengthens its API management with key acquisitions from APIIDA and Cloud Software Group, aiming to simplify and secure API ecosystems for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic
Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic

Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander
Cartech

Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander

Former COO, Melissa Gander, steps into the role of CEO at leading energy software firm Kaluza, poised to drive global growth and further revolutionise the energy sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024
Cisco unveils AI-powered tools to enhance on-premises observability
Semiconductors

Cisco unveils AI-powered tools to enhance on-premises observability

Cisco unveils a slew of industry-altering security developments, leveraging their recent Splunk acquisition to birth AI-native security architecture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions
Digital Transformation

Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions

Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Red Hat collaborates with Stability AI to enhance OpenShift AI platform
Data Protection

Red Hat collaborates with Stability AI to enhance OpenShift AI platform

Red Hat allies with Stability AI to integrate open GenAI models into Red Hat's OpenShift AI, offering clients easier access to large language models for AI use case development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
Storage

Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia

Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

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Belinda Shaw appointed as new CFO for global leader TEG
Chief Financial Officer

Belinda Shaw appointed as new CFO for global leader TEG

Long-standing business executive Belinda Shaw replaces Sandra Rouse as Chief Financial Officer at global entertainment company TEG, starting 22 July 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024