Digital capabilities stories

JB Hi-Fi New Zealand lifts FY2025 revenue above NZD $396 million and slashes losses, yet remains short of a long-awaited return to profit.

AI adoption in Australia's not-for-profits has doubled, but only 14% have AI policies, leaving many ill-prepared amid rising demand and digital gaps.

Siemens is set to acquire Excellicon to enhance its electronic design automation portfolio, boosting System-on-a-Chip design capabilities and workflow innovation.

Databricks plans to acquire Neon, a serverless Postgres firm, boosting AI-driven database capabilities amid the $100bn market upheaval.

Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.

Equinix partners with AiHPC to launch OrchAI, an AI healthcare platform in Hong Kong aimed at enhancing digital capabilities and attracting global innovation.

N-able has secured Champion Status in the 2024 Canalys RMM and PSA Leadership Matrix for the second consecutive year, highlighting its top-notch channel and tech capabilities.

IRONSCALES has launched its Winter 2024 Release, introducing AI-driven features to bolster email security against advanced phishing threats.

The LJ Hooker Group is launching Acceler8, an ecosystem of digital tools to enhance marketing and efficiency, just in time for the spring selling season.

Veritone partners with Nuix to integrate AI-powered redaction into Nuix's Neo platform, enhancing capabilities for audio, video evidence in investigations and compliance.

Westcon reports robust FY2024 financials with significant revenue growth driven by strategic investments in cloud services and cybersecurity solutions.

SentinelOne's Singularity Cloud Security has been awarded top honours by G2, achieving a remarkable 4.9 rating and over 240 accolades in its Summer Grid Reports.

The Cisco-Splunk connection promises to enhance digital resilience, offering advanced AI solutions while prioritising data security and customer experience.

Harness, a provider of software delivery platforms, has acquired Split Software to enhance feature flag and experimentation capabilities, aiming for faster, reliable code deployment.

Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.

AI players, Genesys and ServiceNow announce a strategic partnership to deliver a unified customer service solution, enhancing experience orchestration and business transformation.

Nearly 90% of executives managing supply chains and production seek to ramp up investment in generative AI, but there's a recognised need for advanced training and comprehension of the technology, Accenture's 'Pulse of Change' survey reveals.

Dicker Data announces its appointment as an official Adobe distributor in Australia and New Zealand, following a rigorous review, set to capitalise on Adobe's innovative digital solutions with its network of 12,000 partners.

BMO joins forces with tech firm Dynatrace to bolster their digital banking facilities, leading to efficient problem-solving and enhanced customer experiences.

NCS is celebrated as leading contender in IDC MarketScape's Asia Pacific Cloud Professional Services 2023-2024.