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Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS
Software-as-a-Service

Access Group acquires Australian software firm ChangeGPS

The Access Group cements its commitment to Australia and New Zealand's SMEs, acquiring award-winning software firm, ChangeGPS, marking their fourth accounting-tech acquisition in ANZ in three years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024
Delinea hires Norbert Kiss as Senior VP for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Delinea hires Norbert Kiss as Senior VP for Asia Pacific

Delinea, a leader in Privileged Access Management solutions, appoints seasoned executive Norbert Kiss as SVP for Asia Pacific, fuelling its strategic expansion in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence
Digital Transformation

Quest Global joins eSync Alliance, boosting Asia Pacific presence

Quest Global boosts eSync Alliance's Asia Pacific presence, bringing digital transformation expertise and software-defined vehicles knowledge to aid the transition towards connected vehicles.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
Businesses across the globe prioritise generative AI, reveals Informatica survey
Generative AI

Businesses across the globe prioritise generative AI, reveals Informatica survey

Global data leaders, including Chief Data Officers, are highlighting key technical and organisational obstacles to implementing generative AI, according to Informatica's CDO Insights 2024 survey.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024
Kore.ai secures $150 million for AI expansion & innovation
Financial institutions

Kore.ai secures $150 million for AI expansion & innovation

Advanced AI tech leader Kore.ai raises $132 million in Series D funding, facilitated by FTV Capital and existing investors, aiming to boost market expansion and AI innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda
Ransomware

Cyber crime damage costs firms up to $5m annually, says Barracuda

Annual business cybercrime recovery costs can reach up to $5m, with firms fearing a rise in GenAI-powered attacks, according to a Barracuda Networks report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Acumen prioritises data & AI for consumer brand competitiveness
Data Analytics

Acumen prioritises data & AI for consumer brand competitiveness

Acumen focuses on developing AI and data solutions to aid consumer brands in aggressive promotional strategies amidst the cost-of-living crisis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region
Data Analytics

Neo4j names Kristen Pimpini as VP for Asia Pacific region

Neo4j appoints tech industry veteran Kristen Pimpini as VP for the rapidly expanding Asia Pacific region, who is predicted to enhance growth with his two-decade leadership experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
FedEx spreads festive cheer with Purple Tote campaign in AMEA
EduTech

FedEx spreads festive cheer with Purple Tote campaign in AMEA

FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
ConnectWise appoints Nick Moran as Evangelism Director for APAC
Partner Programmes

ConnectWise appoints Nick Moran as Evangelism Director for APAC

Software company ConnectWise bolsters its commitment to the APAC IT channel ecosystem, announcing the strategic appointment of industry veteran Nick Moran as Evangelism Director.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2024
Liam McCarten joins StackAdapt as VP of Sales for APAC
Marketing Technologies

Liam McCarten joins StackAdapt as VP of Sales for APAC

Former Meta APAC exec, Liam McCarten, to spearhead operations at programmatic ad platform StackAdapt, predicting major growth within the Asia Pacific market.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head
Customer Experience

Simon Rollenbeck joins Komo Technologies as marketing head

Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024
Westcon-Comstor acquires AWS cloud consultancy Rebura
Software-as-a-Service

Westcon-Comstor acquires AWS cloud consultancy Rebura

Westcon-Comstor boosts its cloud capabilities with the acquisition of London-based AWS cloud consultancy Rebura, enhancing its services to partners.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director
Power / Energy

Eaton Electrical ANZ names John Atherton as new Managing Director

John Atherton to steer Eaton Electrical ANZ as Managing Director, eyeing strategic expansion after impressive track record in the power sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
NTT DATA named Global Top Employer for 2024
Education, Learning & Training

NTT DATA named Global Top Employer for 2024

Renowned IT provider, NTT DATA, has been recognised as a Global Top Employer for 2024, excelling in talent acquisition, career growth, and diversity across 29 countries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024
Rockwell Automation's sustainability strides outlined in 2023 report
Rockwell Automation

Rockwell Automation's sustainability strides outlined in 2023 report

Rockwell Automation's 2023 Sustainability Report emphasises its progress and commitment to sustainable change, underlining the role of smart manufacturing in achieving ESG goals.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2024

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Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins
Partner Programmes

Straker reports stable Q3 revenue & record gross margins

Despite a slight year-on-year dip, Straker reports secure Q3 FY24 outcomes with benchmark gross margins boosted by AI-driven services, hinting at market stabilisation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2024
Vocus to deploy Ciena's WL6e tech for high-capacity, energy-efficient networks
Fibre

Vocus to deploy Ciena's WL6e tech for high-capacity, energy-efficient networks

Vocus will become the first operator to deploy Ciena's cutting-edge WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology, enhancing network capacity and energy efficiency amid increasing bandwidth requirements.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024