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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand

Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Object First partners with Pedab for superior Veeam data protection
Virtualisation

Object First partners with Pedab for superior Veeam data protection

Object First and Pedab come together to bolster data protection for Veeam users against cyber threats with a revolutionary out-of-the-box immutability backup storage system.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why I'm a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector

Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.

By Laura Thomson • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude

IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.

By Antoinette 'Toni' Chaltiel • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women
Fintech

IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women

For International Women's Day 2024, female leaders in fintech and AI discuss their experiences in the industry and stressed the importance of investing in women to foster change.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Including the newcomers - Why I'm laser-focused on paying it forward

In celebration of International Women's Day 2024, I reflect on the transformative power of advocacy in my IT career and my commitment to paying it forward to the newcomers.

By Angelina Liu • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Championing women in cybersecurity every step of the way

Amid a push for diversity in cybersecurity, experts highlight four key strategies to support women, potentially unlocking an additional $400 billion annually for the IT sector.

By Jo Stewart-Rattray • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs
Unified Communications

IWD 2024: Navigating the tech landscape to fulfil customer needs

Bianca Ipscwitz narrates her experiences navigating the dynamic and exciting tech industry to meet diverse customer needs.

By Bianca Ipscwitz • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal
IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

By Julia Merten • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles
Customer Experience

Gen AI seen as competitive advantage despite hurdles

Despite recognition of its potential, less than 30% of businesses feel prepared for the adoption of generative AI, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024
Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand
Unified Communications

Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand

ProHance hires experienced IT leader Brendan Maree as Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, marking a major stride in regional expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024

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Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
DevOps

Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services

Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2024
V2 Digital bolsters team with high-profile appointments from Microsoft, Servian
Microsoft

V2 Digital bolsters team with high-profile appointments from Microsoft, Servian

V2 Digital bolsters its leadership with two key appointments, former Microsoft Chief Architect Shane Baldacchino as Director of Cloud, and ex-Servian Director Steve Tzortzidis helming Data and AI.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Risk & Compliance

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity

IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.

By Lisa Tetrault • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Cybersecurity

IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector

Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth
EduTech

IWD 2024: The STEM forest: Cultivating a diverse workforce for sustainable growth

Despite progress, Indian tech and finance sectors still lack female representation in leadership roles, sparking discussions on STEM education's role in fostering a diverse and sustainable workforce.

By Vinu Pillai • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone
Large Language Models

IWD 2024: Women need to speak up to ensure AI benefits everyone

Greater diversity and women's input necessary in AI development to curtail risks of skewed real-world outcomes and ensure benefits for all, experts stress.

By Nicola Bridle • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024