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Australian Stories

Acquisition stories

Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost
Housing

Swoop acquires conduit & fibre assets, eyes $1.2m boost

Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Chris Shayan appointed head of AI at Backbase to lead vision
Digital Transformation

Chris Shayan appointed head of AI at Backbase to lead vision

Backbase appoints Chris Shayan as Head of AI to drive innovation in its Engagement Banking Platform, marking a significant step in rearchitecting banking around the customer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools
Firewalls

WatchGuard launches AI-driven ThreatSync+ NDR & compliance tools

WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics
Cybersecurity

Kaspersky launches new course on Windows digital forensics

Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture
Security Information and Event Management

Logpoint appoints Hemmingsen as SVP of people & culture

Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Why SAP Concur believes innovation and efficiency is key
Clean technologies

Why SAP Concur believes innovation and efficiency is key

SAP Concur continues to strive in producing effective ways to simplify business travel and expense management.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Cloudera using AI to boost data & analytics development
Data Science

Cloudera using AI to boost data & analytics development

Cloudera has unveiled three AI-driven assistants to speed up data and AI business apps, as 84% of Asia-Pacific firms embrace AI for business impact.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Colt Technology achieves 34% CO2e cut, eyes net zero by 2045
Cartech

Colt Technology achieves 34% CO2e cut, eyes net zero by 2045

Colt Technology Services' latest Sustainability Report highlights a 34% CO2e reduction since 2019 and an ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2045, showcasing its significant ESG strides.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering
Chief Technology Officers

Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as Vice President of Engineering

Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 23rd Jun 2024
The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise
Security Information and Event Management

The importance of collaborating AI with human expertise

AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Channel partnerships thrive with Cisco's Splunk acquisition
Data Analytics

Channel partnerships thrive with Cisco's Splunk acquisition

The Cisco-Splunk connection promises to enhance digital resilience, offering advanced AI solutions while prioritising data security and customer experience.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives
Ransomware

Semperis secures USD $125m funding, appoints new executives

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions
Fintech

Xtend launches AI suite to boost eCommerce conversions

Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like eCommerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Microcontroller market report reveals future trends & impacts
Unified Communications

Microcontroller market report reveals future trends & impacts

Microcontroller market surges as Transparency Market Research report highlights their role in modern tech, future trends, and advancements in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform
Artificial Intelligence

Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform

Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development
Artificial Intelligence

Waracle acquires Screenmedia to boost digital product development

Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion
Cloud Services

Databarracks procures growth finance from Allica Bank for expansion

Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024