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academyEX hires two advisors to boost support for Māori students
Leadership

academyEX hires two advisors to boost support for Māori students

Postgraduate provider academyEX bolsters commitment to Māori students, appointing Kura Te Ua and Lewis Tapene as Academic Advisors to forge culturally-aligned support and develop Te Ao Māori strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment
Social Networking

Women's Leadership Summit celebrates diversity & empowerment

The third annual Women's Leadership Summit by STACK and IPI Partners in Fort Worth championed women's empowerment and industry innovation through impactful networking and discussions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024
UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act
Breach Prevention

UK IT leaders say £145K cyber loss needed for execs to act

UK cybersecurity leaders are downplaying risks amid boardroom pressure, with many believing a £145k financial loss is needed to spur executive action.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ
Unified Communications

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024
Trellix appoints Neville Vincent as VP for Asia Pacific & Japan
Storage

Trellix appoints Neville Vincent as VP for Asia Pacific & Japan

Cybersecurity firm Trellix strengthens its APJ strategy with the appointment of cloud industry veteran Neville Vincent as senior vice president, enhancing its sales strategy and domain expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Trustwave appoints new SVP of engineering, Keith Ibarguen
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Trustwave appoints new SVP of engineering, Keith Ibarguen

Cybersecurity giant, Trustwave, announces the appointment of Keith Ibarguen as Senior VP of Engineering, tasked with leading product development and driving innovation based on his 25-year industry track-record.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2024
Epicor appoints Steve O'Keeffe as Regional VP for UK & Ireland
Customer Relationship Management

Epicor appoints Steve O'Keeffe as Regional VP for UK & Ireland

Epicor appoints industry veteran Steve O'Keeffe as new Regional Vice President for the UK&I, tasked with driving sales and go-to-market strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand

ServiceNow fortifies its leadership in Australia and New Zealand as it welcomes esteemed IT professionals Barry Dietrich and David Thodey AO, aimed at promoting customer success and enhancing company culture.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Dennis Woodside takes over as Freshworks CEO from founder Girish Mathrubootham
Software-as-a-Service

Dennis Woodside takes over as Freshworks CEO from founder Girish Mathrubootham

Dennis Woodside takes the reins as CEO of Freshworks, succeeding company founder Girish Mathrubootham who becomes Executive Chairman, guiding the firm to its next chapter of global growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Lack of training hindering career progression, study reveals
EduTech

Lack of training hindering career progression, study reveals

Poor management and lack of development opportunities hinder career progression, with workers feeling undervalued and young employees considering leaving.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
SentinelOne named among best tech workplaces in Australia
Human Capital Management

SentinelOne named among best tech workplaces in Australia

SentinelOne, renowned for its AI-powered security, is celebrated as one of Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology, embodying trust and inclusivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024
Tecala among Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2024
Data Protection

Tecala among Australia's Best Workplaces in Technology 2024

Tecala, an Australian IT service provider, lands a spot in Great Place to Work's list of Best Workplaces in Technology for 2024.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024
Stephen Khan to receive cybersecurity Hall of Fame Award
Cybersecurity

Stephen Khan to receive cybersecurity Hall of Fame Award

Stephen Khan, veteran cybersecurity professional, is to receive the prestigious Hall of Fame Award at Infosecurity Europe 2024 for his exemplary contributions to the industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024
Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Data Protection

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Fintech

Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly

A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025
Leadership

John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025

The Sir John Monash Foundation is now inviting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering Australia's brightest talents the chance to study internationally and develop into future global leaders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals

UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024