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Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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Global IT outages disrupt key sectors globally due to updates

Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
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Global IT outages caused by Microsoft and CrowdStrike updates disrupt key sectors, sparking urgent calls for improved cybersecurity practices.
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MYOB rebrands ERP platform to MYOB Acumatica in partnership

Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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MYOB rebrands its ERP platform as MYOB Acumatica in an expanded strategic partnership with Acumatica, aiming to enhance mid-market business operations in Australia and New Zealand.
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GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.
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hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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hipages Group has appointed Robert Tolliday as Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth and maximise marketplace momentum in Australia and New Zealand.
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Mark Fioretto named NetApp's new VP for Australia & New Zealand

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Mark Fioretto appointed as NetApp's new VP for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to bolster regional growth, innovation, and AI-driven solutions.
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HID report identifies key trends in access control for 2024

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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HID's 2024 report reveals five key trends shaping access control, including mobile IDs and AI adoption. The market in Australia is set for over 8% growth.
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Basis launches Leo smart panel, generates USD $100 million interest

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Basis has launched Leo, a smart panel offering enhanced energy management and safety, attracting over USD $100 million in sales interest and compliance certifications.
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Alchemy CyberDefence appoints Ben Ross as Managing Director

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Alchemy CyberDefence names Ben Ross as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his two decades of experience to enhance cybersecurity and IT operations.
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Tether secures $1.5m to expand tech operations globally

Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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Tether has secured GBP $1.5 million funding to expand into Australia, the UK, and Europe, set to deploy its 10,000th sensor.
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Fusion5 wins Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Award 2024

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Fusion5 has been honoured with the Microsoft ANZ Business Applications Partner of the Year Award for 2024, highlighting its outstanding market impact in Australia and New Zealand.
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Microsoft recognises top ANZ partners in 2024 awards

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Microsoft has unveiled the top ANZ partners for its 2024 awards, spotlighting Arinco's AI innovations in Australia and Aware Group's data analytics prowess in New Zealand.
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Free coding challenge for NZ students thanks to WiseTech Global

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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Grok Academy, with support from WiseTech Global, is offering the 2024 NCSS Challenge free to all NZ students, promoting inclusivity in coding from 29th July.
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Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Expert warns 'global race' towards AI supremacy must stop now

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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AI safety expert Justin Olive is urging immediate action to address the rising challenges in AI safety, highlighting the need for strong regulatory frameworks.
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74% view banking app crucial for provider loyalty – survey

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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A new report reveals that 74% of digital banking customers in Australia and New Zealand consider their banking app crucial in choosing their bank.
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Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.
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Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO McManus as senior partner

Wed, 10th Jul 2024
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Riverside appoints former Deliveroo CEO Ed McManus as Senior Operating Partner, aiming to leverage his extensive experience to drive growth in Australia and New Zealand.