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Canon Business Services ANZ boosts sales team with six new hires
Partner Programmes

Canon Business Services ANZ boosts sales team with six new hires

Canon Business Services ANZ expands its sales team with six hires to boost support and growth across Australia and New Zealand's technology sectors.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind
Digital Transformation

UK firms see AI boost but workforce training lags behind

Two-thirds of UK firms report AI boosts in productivity, yet only 45% offer workforce training, highlighting a skills gap despite notable gains, IBM finds.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns
Human Capital Management

CTOs & CDOs drive AI strategy as UK firms eye rapid returns

UK firms are boosting AI spending with CTOs and CDOs leading strategy, expecting returns within two years despite workforce and legacy system challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Six ways AI will reshape the corporate landscape in 2026
Digital Transformation

Six ways AI will reshape the corporate landscape in 2026

By 2026, AI will transform businesses into 'frontier firms' using automation and data to outpace rivals, reshaping competition, workflows, and valuations globally.

By Shaun Leisegang • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
PagerDuty appoints Callum Eade to accelerate APAC sales growth
Virtualisation

PagerDuty appoints Callum Eade to accelerate APAC sales growth

PagerDuty appoints Callum Eade as VP of APAC Sales to drive growth after the region's strongest quarterly performance in over three years.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025
MHP & Adobe partner to advance AI-powered customer journeys
Digital Transformation

MHP & Adobe partner to advance AI-powered customer journeys

MHP and Adobe partner to enhance AI-driven, personalised customer journeys, combining consulting expertise with advanced digital solutions and platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience
Network Infrastructure

Interactive unveils Power Assurance for critical infrastructure resilience

Interactive launches Power Assurance to support critical power infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing uptime and business continuity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy
Human Capital Management

Misalignment remains as CIOs take bigger role in AI strategy

Research shows 39% of CIOs lack alignment with CEOs on AI strategy as their roles expand into broader business and innovation leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management
Privileged Access Management

Saviynt adds AI-powered tools to simplify identity management

Saviynt has launched AI-powered tools to simplify identity management, securing applications and governing human and non-human identities in enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
APIContext appoints Lelah Manz as Chair to lead global growth
Unified Communications

APIContext appoints Lelah Manz as Chair to lead global growth

APIContext has named Lelah Manz as Chair to drive its global growth and expand its platform in the rapidly evolving API monitoring and resilience market.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business strategy stories

Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work
Data Protection

Canadian employees outpace employers in adoption of AI tools at work

A study reveals 79% of Canadian office workers use AI tools, outpacing employers in governance and raising data security concerns in workplaces.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand
Partner Programmes

Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand

Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
Semiconductors

GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Most Singapore banks fall short of brand promises, says Forrester
Customer Experience

Most Singapore banks fall short of brand promises, says Forrester

Forrester's Total Experience Score reveals most Singapore banks fail to deliver customer experiences matching their brand promises, with Citibank and DBS leading.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Vertiv appoints Paul Ryan as EMEA president succeeding Karsten Winther
Hyperscale

Vertiv appoints Paul Ryan as EMEA president succeeding Karsten Winther

Vertiv will appoint Paul Ryan as EMEA president in 2026, succeeding Karsten Winther, who will retire at the end of 2025 after leading the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Australian firms lead in AI & observability, driving revenue gains
DevOps

Australian firms lead in AI & observability, driving revenue gains

Australian firms lead globally in AI and observability use, with 87% dedicating more time to innovation, boosting productivity and revenue growth.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
Why better data management is the key to exceptional customer experience
Customer Experience

Why better data management is the key to exceptional customer experience

Customer experience excellence hinges on robust data management, as Australian firms invest in AI and analytics to meet soaring consumer expectations.

By Andy Milburn • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025
Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint
Partner Programmes

Evergreen acquires Blackbird IT to expand its ANZ footprint

Evergreen has acquired South Australian MSP Blackbird IT, expanding its reach across Australia and New Zealand to boost growth in the managed IT sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025