Australia & New Zealand stories - Page 19

Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.

Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.

Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

Dematic will showcase its latest warehouse automation technologies at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne from 23-25 July, featuring innovations like the Virtual Hub and AMRs.

Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

ShipStation has launched new features to aid Australian retailers in optimising shipping processes, anticipating an AUD $800 million boost in EOFY sales.

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.

OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.

Craig McGregor has been appointed as Okta's Director of Partners and Alliances for ANZ, aiming to fortify its Partner-First Model in the region.

Wavelink partners with Swimlane to enhance security in Australia and New Zealand with AI-enhanced automation, aiming for increased efficiency and reduced costs.

Despite addressing innovation and renewable energy, Australia's recent budget missed crucial investments in cybersecurity, raising AI threat concerns.

Cybersecurity firm Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his 18 years of expertise to drive growth and enhance customer value in the region.

Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.

AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.

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.