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Salesforce announces winners of 2024 ANZ Partner Awards

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Salesforce has unveiled the winners of its 2024 ANZ Partner of the Year Awards, highlighting exceptional contributions from partners across Australia and New Zealand.
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Titan of Tech - Shane Madz of BitTitan

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Shane Madz, APAC Sales Director at BitTitan, is revolutionising cloud migration in Asia-Pacific with innovative solutions and strategic leadership.
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Zendesk to acquire Local Measure, boosting AI voice services

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Zendesk has unveiled plans to acquire Local Measure, an Australian provider of voice solutions, enhancing its AI-powered services by 2025.
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Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Tue, 25th Feb 2025
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Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.
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Adyen partners with HEYTEA for global payment expansion

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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Adyen has partnered with HEYTEA to support its international expansion, enhancing payment solutions across the US, UK, Singapore, and Australia.
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Cloud storage fees hit nearly half of bills, survey reveals

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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A survey reveals organisations spend 49% of cloud storage bills on fees like data access, hindering business and causing budget overruns in 2024.
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Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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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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Email security gaps leave Asia Pacific firms vulnerable

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Research by Proofpoint reveals only 12% of Asia Pacific firms use essential email authentication, exposing them to a surge in phishing attacks.
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Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.
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Banyan Software acquires Medtech, expands in Australasia

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Banyan Software has acquired healthcare technology firm Medtech Global, enhancing its reach in Australia and New Zealand's healthcare markets.
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Dell launches versatile new Plus laptops in Australia, NZ

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Dell Technologies has launched its new Dell 14 Plus, Dell 16 Plus, and Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 laptops in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing its product line.
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Norton launches AI-powered scam protection globally

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Norton has unveiled its AI-powered Genie Scam Protection, enhancing its Cyber Safety products to tackle the surge in scams, now accounting for 90% of cyberthreats.
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Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
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Vorwerk launches Thermomix TM7 in Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Vorwerk has unveiled the Thermomix TM7, a cutting-edge kitchen appliance featuring AI support and voice control, priced at AUD $2,649 and NZD $2,849.
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Movigo selects Newgen for AI-driven process automation

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Movigo Group has partnered with Newgen Software to implement AI-driven automation for its business processes, enhancing efficiency in claims management.
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Geotab introduces new solutions to enhance fleet safety

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Geotab has launched three new solutions on its Marketplace to enhance compliance, safety, and productivity for heavy transport fleets in Australia.
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KPMG launches AI platform for business transformation

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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KPMG has launched KPMG Velocity, an AI-powered platform aimed at streamlining business transformation by unifying existing services and advanced technology.
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DeepSeek models spark global regulatory & privacy debates

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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DeepSeek's new models, V3 and R1, have sparked discussions around security and privacy, leading Tenable to issue an FAQ addressing potential concerns.
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Multicloud reshapes cloud strategies in Australia & NZ

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Research from Forrester reveals that 90% of Australian firms are embracing multicloud strategies to optimise their cloud investments amid economic challenges.
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Pharmx partners with Toniq to enhance pharmacy efficiency

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Pharmx Technologies has formed a strategic alliance with Toniq, enhancing pharmacy efficiency in New Zealand with its innovative Pharmx Gateway solution.