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Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director
Unified Communications

Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director

Shannon Harris has been appointed as Managing Director of HP New Zealand, bringing 25 years of tech experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

Global Stories

Leadership stories

CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025
Unified Communications

Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025

A Forrester report highlights the crucial role of agile methodologies in modern business, with 95% recognising its importance amid evolving technology and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
DuploCloud records booming ARR growth with AI solutions
Platform-as-a-Service

DuploCloud records booming ARR growth with AI solutions

DuploCloud has reported record annual recurring revenue growth in 2024, driven by strategic hires and innovative AI solutions, boosting its industry presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024
Partner Programmes

N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director
Leadership

SME confidence plummets as Vistage names new director

Vistage's latest SME Confidence Index reveals a stark decline in economic optimism, dropping from 107.1 to 91.4, as 69% of SMEs report worsening conditions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Tim Pratt named VP of Power Products for Pacific Zone
Cartech

Tim Pratt named VP of Power Products for Pacific Zone

Schneider Electric has appointed Tim Pratt as Vice President Power Products for the Pacific Zone, boosting its sustainable energy initiatives.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence
Leadership

Vistage reports fall in UK & Ireland SME confidence

Vistage reports a shocking drop in SME confidence across the UK and Ireland, with leaders now wary of profitability amidst declining economic conditions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2025
Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles
Software-as-a-Service

Ignition appoints Strickland & Foo to top executive roles

Ignition has bolstered its executive leadership team with the appointments of Greg Strickland as CEO and Amy Foo as CFO, aiming for future growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation
Software-as-a-Service

WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation

WTW has appointed Mark Mamone as Head of Technology Delivery and Strategy for its ICT business, aiming to enhance its SaaS capabilities in the insurance sector.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region
Data Analytics

Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region

Maurizio Garavello has been appointed Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Qlik, set to enhance AI-driven innovation and customer relations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board

SugarCRM has appointed Bob Stutz to its board of directors, drawing on his 30 years of experience in transforming CRM solutions globally.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO
Leadership

BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania
Physical Security

Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania

Salto Systems has revamped its senior leadership in Oceania, promoting Caine Hillier to General Manager as it aims to bolster operations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO
Digital Transformation

Teranode appoints Giuliano Di Vitantonio as new CEO

The Teranode Group has officially launched with Giuliano Di Vitantonio appointed as CEO, aiming to provide cutting-edge blockchain solutions for enterprises.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier
EduTech

Finance leaders cite limited budget access as growth barrier

A survey by Soldo shows that 88% of UK finance leaders believe restricted budget access is hindering business growth and employee productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai
Document Management

Caseware acquires Australian AI startup Extractly.ai

Caseware has acquired Australian AI startup Extractly.ai, known for its intelligent document processing, enhancing its presence in the audit technology sector.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025