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Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia

Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

Global Stories

Western Digital completes Flash business separation move
Artificial Intelligence

Western Digital completes Flash business separation move

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Partner Programmes

TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI
Breach Prevention

HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI

The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
EduTech

Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024

Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer

Medallia has appointed Fabrice Martin as Chief Product Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience to enhance its customer experience solutions.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires
Data Analytics

Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires

Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Fargo Systems appoints new leaders to drive innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Fargo Systems appoints new leaders to drive innovation

Fargo Systems has appointed John Thompson as Chairman and David Landau as Non-Executive Director, enhancing its leadership team in logistics technology.

By Moritz Florian • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
Firewalls

Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts
Digital Transformation

Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts

Ataccama has partnered with Concord to tackle data modernisation issues in regulated sectors, enhancing data trust and compliance for healthcare and financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Hurdle invests USD $20m in AI diagnostics for 2025
Artificial Intelligence

Hurdle invests USD $20m in AI diagnostics for 2025

Hurdle has unveiled ambitious global partnerships and a USD $20 million AI diagnostics platform aimed at transforming precision health by 2025.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity
Firewalls

Sophos & Pax8 join forces to bolster MSP cybersecurity

A strategic partnership between Sophos and Pax8 will enhance the cybersecurity offerings for over 40,000 Managed Service Providers, streamlining solution management.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m
Data Protection

Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
Digital Transformation

Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho

Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Vultr launches AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at Chicago site
Endpoint Protection

Vultr launches AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at Chicago site

Vultr has become the first cloud provider to deploy AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at its Chicago data centre, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates
Artificial Intelligence

Ignition launches AutoPricing tools to ease price updates

Ignition has launched AutoPricing, a new tool designed to assist professional services businesses in implementing bulk price increases easily and efficiently.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025