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LRN unveils AI-powered upgrades for Catalyst Reveal compliance tool
Risk & Compliance

LRN unveils AI-powered upgrades for Catalyst Reveal compliance tool

LRN enhances Catalyst Reveal with AI tools, offering insights and benchmarking to help compliance teams prioritise risks and improve ethical programmes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth
Software-as-a-Service

SquareX names Steve Mullett to drive enterprise sales growth

SquareX appoints Steve Mullett as Vice President of Sales to lead enterprise growth, leveraging his 17 years' experience in SaaS and cybersecurity sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Dataswyft boosts leadership with senior appointments to drive growth
Data Privacy

Dataswyft boosts leadership with senior appointments to drive growth

Dataswyft appoints four senior leaders to enhance strategy, policy, government relations and communications, supporting its Smart Data Transformation Programme.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach
Artificial Intelligence

New research reveals flaws in cybersecurity recruitment approach

New research reveals enterprise cybersecurity recruitment struggles stem from inconsistent roles, poor pay, limited remote work, and neglect of mental health support.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm
Financial Systems

One in three UK youths lack confidence, raising IT skills alarm

One in three UK youths lacks confidence, risking future IT skill shortages and workforce readiness, warns Hark's Listen Up Report citing serious employment concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform
Risk & Compliance

Cynomi adds impact analysis & continuity to vCISO platform

Cynomi enhances its vCISO platform with Business Impact Analysis and Business Continuity Planning, helping MSPs and MSSPs boost cybersecurity and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey to head customer strategy in Oceania

Fujitsu appoints Jo Healey as Vice President and Head of Customer for New Zealand and Australia to lead digital transformation and enhance client relations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025

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UK business leaders cautious on AI due to cost & security fears
Financial Systems

UK business leaders cautious on AI due to cost & security fears

Over half of UK senior business leaders plan no AI adoption in the next year, citing cost, security fears and trust issues, says a boxxe survey.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Pro AV Solutions named among Australia's best places to work
Unified Communications

Pro AV Solutions named among Australia's best places to work

Pro AV Solutions has been named one of Australia's Best Places to Work 2025, praised for its strong culture, employee engagement and supportive environment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
Mintivo reports 40% growth as it invests in people & tech
Customer Experience

Mintivo reports 40% growth as it invests in people & tech

Wiltshire IT firm Mintivo has achieved over 40% annual growth for two years running, driven by investment in staff, systems, and Cloud technology partnerships.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Digital transformation projects see GBP £8m spend amid AI impact
DevOps

Digital transformation projects see GBP £8m spend amid AI impact

Businesses invest an average of GBP £8 million in digital transformation, yet over one third struggle with delays, cost overruns, and proving ROI amid AI impacts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs
Network Infrastructure

ORCA Opti launches AI system to cut SME cyber & compliance costs

Australian firm ORCA Opti has launched an AI system to help SMEs cut costs on cyber threats and compliance by integrating key business functions seamlessly.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Beyond Key named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025
Data Analytics

Beyond Key named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025

Beyond Key is named one of India's top mid-size workplaces for 2025, recognised for its inclusive culture and commitment to employee well-being.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns
Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades
Unified Communications

Digital literacy & leadership slow UK public sector upgrades

Digital literacy and weak leadership hinder UK public sector's digital upgrades despite investments in AI, big data, and cybersecurity, says Granicus research.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds

Australian marketers show strong interest in AI, but 52% remain beginners with limited readiness, reveals the first AI Readiness Score report by ACAM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus
Marketing Technologies

Cult of Monday acquires Mondo Search to strengthen talent focus

Cult of Monday has acquired Mondo Search, combining expertise to bolster leadership and talent solutions for tech and other sectors facing workforce challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025