Business strategy stories
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
4 days ago
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
4 days ago
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Retail shifts as AI agents move from recommending products to completing purchases, forcing brands to make catalogues legible to machine buyers.
The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
4 days ago
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Businesses that integrate systems, act on data and move quickly are pulling ahead, while those relying on manual processes risk falling further behind.
Why some brands seem “everywhere” online (and others don't exist)
4 days ago
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Brands that dominate search and social share a deliberate strategy, while quieter rivals often lack the consistency, authority and distribution to be seen.
What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups
5 days ago
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partner programmes
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hybrid & remote work
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smb
Virtual offices help startups cut overheads, project credibility and adapt to remote work, making them a flexible base for growth.
Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
5 days ago
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edutech
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data analytics
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partner programmes
Adactin rolls out graduate scheme as tech employers warn only 1% of surveyed employers say new IT graduates are job-ready.
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
5 days ago
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
AppDirect deepens B2B distribution push with PartnerStack deal, adding partner-management software and a network of 138,000 businesses.
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
5 days ago
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uc
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Snom sees renewed momentum in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as it broadens its product line-up, deepens partner ties and steadies trading elsewhere.
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
6 days ago
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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risk & compliance
AI in legal services is unlikely to shrink demand, with clients seeking more senior expertise and using efficiency gains to unlock latent work.
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
Last week
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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leadership
Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Last week
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crypto
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fintech
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cx
Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Last week
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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physical security
Modern firms want security partners who can integrate technology, human response and scalable services without disrupting day-to-day operations.
Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds
Last week
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devops
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digital transformation
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cx
Australian online retailers are splitting into AI winners and laggards, as Ecommerce Equation says focused uses are lifting conversion, forecasting and margins.
Infobip embeds AI across operations at DevDays 2026
Last week
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uc
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digital transformation
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cx
Infobip uses DevDays 2026 to push AI into workflows, training and product design as it marks 20 years and expands its global cloud platform.
Six Degrees rebrands with human-led hiring message
Last week
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hcm
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partner programmes
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ai
Six Degrees refreshes its brand with a human-first recruitment message, arguing experienced consultants still matter more than automation in senior hiring.
GigaOm names Check Point leader in app & API security
This month
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firewalls
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devops
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hybrid cloud
GigaOm names Check Point a third-year application security leader as its WAF posts strong detection rates and low false positives.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
This month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
AI prompts clients to question expert fees, report finds
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devops
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
One in three firms say clients now think AI can do expert work in-house, raising pricing pressure for agencies and consultancies.
Orange Business names Edmond Wong Asia-Pacific President
This month
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Orange Business promotes Edmond Wong to Asia-Pacific president as Nick Lambert retires after nearly seven years, signalling a smooth internal handover.