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EY & SAP launch integrated finance service to drive growth
Unified Communications

EY & SAP launch integrated finance service to drive growth

EY and SAP have launched an Integrated Finance Managed Service using SAP's cloud to help businesses boost growth and streamline core finance functions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
EduTech

HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners

HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne's IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift
Data Protection

Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift

Over half of firms in the US, UK and Germany are progressing towards post-quantum cryptography migration amid rising quantum computing threats by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Genesys named leader in Forrester Wave CCaaS platforms report
Unified Communications

Genesys named leader in Forrester Wave CCaaS platforms report

Genesys leads Forrester's Wave report for Q2 2025 in CCaaS platforms, excelling in AI, innovation, and strategy for customer experience solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies
Strategy

US tariffs prompt NZ & Australian business strategies

Concerns over new US tariffs have prompted New Zealand and Australian businesses to strategise, seeking ways to mitigate costs and maintain competitiveness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Apr 2025
Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans
Partner Programmes

Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans

Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency
Large Language Models

SAP unveils new AI tools to boost developer efficiency

SAP has unveiled 'Joule for Developer', a suite of AI co-pilot tools aimed at streamlining the application development process across its Business Suite.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
AI in law firms - why (only) 'quick gains' aren't the 'main game'
Risk & Compliance

AI in law firms - why (only) 'quick gains' aren't the 'main game'

As law firms increasingly adopt AI for efficiency, experts warn that superficial gains are insufficient to reshape value delivery for clients.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Online shopper search drives 44% of ecommerce revenue
Marketing Technologies

Online shopper search drives 44% of ecommerce revenue

A new report by Constructor reveals that online shoppers using search bars account for 44% of site revenue, highlighting the need for tailored ecommerce strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Mar 2025
Game review: Civilization VII (PC)
Gaming

Game review: Civilization VII (PC)

After a nearly decade-long wait, Civilization VII has finally launched, offering new challenges and mechanics in a visually stunning strategy game.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 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

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Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia
Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient appoints data & AI lead for Australia

Publicis Sapient appoints Gavin Seewooruttun as VP, Data and AI Lead in Melbourne, boosting its AI-driven digital transformation focus in Australia.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion
Cloud Security

Hornetsecurity to acquire French firm Altospam for expansion

Hornetsecurity plans to acquire French email cybersecurity firm Altospam, pending approval from the Ministry for the Economy, to boost its European presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills
Data Analytics

FTSE 100 report: Tech prioritised over workforce skills

An analysis of FTSE 100 annual reports shows a stark contrast in priorities, with 69% focusing on technology but only 7% investing in workforce skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Mar 2025
Australian Computer Society launches AI cybersecurity tool
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian Computer Society launches AI cybersecurity tool

The Australian Computer Society and Cyberknowledge have teamed up to launch an AI-driven platform in April 2025, enhancing cybersecurity for SMBs across Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Lookiero & Outfittery merge to form a European leader
Customer Experience

Lookiero & Outfittery merge to form a European leader

Lookiero and Outfittery have merged to form the Lookiero Outfittery Group, targeting over three million customers and projecting EUR €130 million in revenue.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Pexapark acquires RenewaFi, enters US renewables market
Data Analytics

Pexapark acquires RenewaFi, enters US renewables market

Pexapark has made its foray into the US market by acquiring RenewaFi, a Texas platform that enhances renewable energy pricing intelligence and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025