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DroneShield quarterly revenue jumps 121% to AUD $74.1m

Stronger demand for drone-defence systems helped lift cash receipts and left DroneShield with AUD $222.8 million in cash and deposits.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

Virtuozzo appoints board directors in leadership reset

The move adds software, investment and public sector expertise as Virtuozzo tries to simplify its cloud platform and expand overseas.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Artificial Intelligence

Anthropic appoints Novartis Chief Executive Officer to board

A trust-backed board majority now gives Anthropic tighter oversight as it seeks to balance rapid AI growth with its public benefit mission.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026

Virtualisation

StorMagic posts 36% growth as VMware rivals gain ground

Customers seeking VMware alternatives helped drive StorMagic’s annual recurring revenue up 36% as rising hardware costs boosted demand for its software.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

The move adds decades of finance and operational expertise to Cisco's oversight as investors scrutinise spending, margins and AI-related strategy.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

Manufacturing

Syspro names Leanne Taylor as Chief Executive Officer

The handover aims to steady Syspro’s expansion as manufacturers and distributors demand more automation, data tools and industry-specific software.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026

Fintech

DTCC adds four directors to board amid market shifts

The appointments broaden governance expertise as the post-trade giant navigates regulation, technology shifts and rising digital-asset interest.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026

Data Protection

Diligence the watchword as oversight lags AI governance

Most boards are using AI for routine tasks, but only 3% have woven it into risk oversight, leaving organisations exposed to fresh hazards.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Software-as-a-Service

New Relic names Wendi Sturgis to board for AI expertise

Boards across software are seeking directors with AI and governance expertise as New Relic adds Wendi Sturgis to oversee its next phase of growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

EduTech

Flywire appoints Christine Katziff to board & audit

Her audit and risk oversight experience should bolster governance as the payments firm handles transactions in more than 240 countries and territories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

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Digital Transformation

Software Improvement Group sets out AI governance guide

Boards are under pressure to tighten oversight as Software Improvement Group warns many firms lack controls over AI use and related risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026

Hyperscale

Canada tech boards urged to tackle growing climate risk

Boards at Canadian technology firms face rising financial and regulatory pressure as extreme weather, AI power demand and disclosure rules intensify.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Tenarai appoints ex-GlobalLogic chief Shashank Samant

The AI services group is bolstering its board as it seeks to win enterprise clients and prove its relaunch has commercial traction.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Data Protection

The Suite appoints Laura Belmont as General Counsel

The hire gives the community operator direct AI governance expertise as in-house legal teams face growing pressure over contracting, compliance and controls.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

Scotland Women in Technology backs charity board pilot

More charities could gain digital expertise as up to 30 women are trained for trustee roles under a new board-matching pilot.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense names Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer

The appointment comes as the AI research provider expands internationally and tightens financial oversight for its 7,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026