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Three key shifts in education that will unlock human potential
EduTech

Three key shifts in education that will unlock human potential

Educational reform must focus on forward-thinking, continuous learning, and practical problem-solving to prepare students for the future of work.

By Simona Turin • 4 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand
Power / Energy

Carol Brown named new Country Manager for Databricks New Zealand

Carol Brown is the new Country Manager for Databricks in New Zealand. With over 15 years in sales, marketing, and leadership, she aims to drive Databricks' growth in the ANZ region.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Empowering partnerships: Nurturing relationships in a high-tech world
Artificial Intelligence

Empowering partnerships: Nurturing relationships in a high-tech world

T4 Group's commitment to transparent, adaptable, and flexible partnerships empowers clients to thrive in an ever-evolving high-tech world.

By Jason Porter • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change
Digital Transformation

The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change

Businesses face daunting changes with digital transformations; mastering the psychology behind these shifts is key to effective change management.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP
Customers

Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP

Seagate Technology names Futoshi Niizuma as vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and technical support under his leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
CrowdStrike joins S&P 500 with record USD $3 billion ARR
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike joins S&P 500 with record USD $3 billion ARR

CrowdStrike, now part of the S&P 500 Index, hits a record USD $3.65 billion ARR, solidifying its role as an AI-driven cybersecurity leader.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security

CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024
Georgina Gellert named Director of Marketing for Channel Factory ANZ
Human Capital Management

Georgina Gellert named Director of Marketing for Channel Factory ANZ

Channel Factory Australia promotes Georgina Gellert to Director of Marketing and People Strategy for ANZ, enhancing leadership with her 13 years of ad tech expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
EduTech

Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms

Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024
Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial
Marketing Technologies

Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial

Yahoo Australia has named Maddie Basso as Head of Commercial to lead its commercial strategy, emphasising growth in joint business partnerships and enhancing ad services.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks
EduTech

Titans of Tech - Nabil Bukhari of Extreme Networks

Nabil Bukhari steers Extreme Networks towards innovation and transformation, emphasising AI and infinite connectivity, and redefining tech leadership.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 31st May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM
Hyperscale

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new GM for media systems, aiming to enhance integration and meet growing project and client demands.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Leadership

UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options

A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Kroll

Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Pax8 appoints Nick Heddy as President & Chief Commerce Officer
Customer Experience

Pax8 appoints Nick Heddy as President & Chief Commerce Officer

Pax8 has promoted Nick Heddy to President and Chief Commerce Officer, harnessing his extensive experience to drive future growth and innovation in the cloud commerce marketplace.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Delta.g appoints Tony Lowe as new CEO to lead quantum shift
Smart Cities

Delta.g appoints Tony Lowe as new CEO to lead quantum shift

Delta.g names Tony Lowe as CEO to lead the London tech start-up's move from lab research to commercial success in quantum subsurface mapping.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024