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Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
Disaster Recovery

Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand

Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom
Customer Experience

Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom

While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland
Partner Programmes

Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland

Becca Toth steps into the key role of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at global tech firm Hyland, drawing on her decades of industry experience to amplify growth and global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer

Anna Porra, a veteran with vast cards programme management expertise, joins leading issuer processor, Paymentology, as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and operational efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
Intel reshuffles Asia Pacific leadership to boost business growth
Partner Programmes

Intel reshuffles Asia Pacific leadership to boost business growth

Intel expands strategic focus in Asia Pacific, Japan and India with key appointments including Hans Chuang as GM for APJ and Santhosh Viswanathan as VP for India.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
Data Analytics

Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start

Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.

By Patrick Bangert and Andrew Kirk • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024
UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
Artificial Intelligence

UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare

Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO
Leadership

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO

Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
EduTech

How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students

Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.

By Dan Martinez • 5 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess
Microsoft

Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess

Data streaming operator Confluent garners leadership status in two IDC MarketScape reports, underscoring the increasing role of real-time data streaming technology in businesses' strategic and operational objectives.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024
Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024

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Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation
Chief Financial Officer

Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation

In a major move, Encompass Corporation has appointed Stuart Barnard, an experienced finance executive known for his work with start-ups and scale-ups, as its first CFO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Connectivity

Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO

Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2024
Maincubes appoints industry veteran Martin Murphy as new COO
Leadership

Maincubes appoints industry veteran Martin Murphy as new COO

Maincubes accelerates global expansion efforts and commitment to ESG with the appointment of industry veteran, Martin Murphy, as its new COO.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager
Fintech

Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager

Commerce protection giant Signifyd appoints Nikhita Hyett as EMEA General Manager, leveraging her payment processing and fraud prevention expertise to boost operations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024