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Joel Smith named CEO as Affinity Payroll eyes major growth
Software-as-a-Service

Joel Smith named CEO as Affinity Payroll eyes major growth

Affinity Payroll promotes Joel Smith to CEO as the company plans to triple its business size in three years, focusing on new markets and innovative solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM
Hyperscale

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new media GM

Amber Technology appoints Garrick Simeon as new GM for media systems, aiming to enhance integration and meet growing project and client demands.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney
Kroll

Jon Rowell appointed Head of APAC at Kroll, based in Sydney

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer
Leadership

hipages Group names Robert Tolliday Chief Revenue Officer

hipages Group has appointed Robert Tolliday as Chief Revenue Officer to drive revenue growth and maximise marketplace momentum in Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Digital Transformation

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out
Fintech

Unprepared executives face challenges with Google's cookie phase-out

A striking 97% of executives report feeling unprepared for Google's third-party cookie phase-out, with 86% citing inadequate personalisation capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Analytic Partners enhances leadership team with key hires
Leadership

Analytic Partners enhances leadership team with key hires

Analytic Partners boosts senior team with Tina Moffett and Jason McNellis, aiming to drive strategic growth and enhance commercial analytics leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe
EduTech

Tomorrow University expands MBA with Apple Vision Pro to Europe

Tomorrow University expands its Immersive MBA, integrating the Apple Vision Pro headset, to Europe and several global markets, enhancing tech-driven education.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024
The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change
Digital Transformation

The psychology behind system migrations and how to manage change

Businesses face daunting changes with digital transformations; mastering the psychology behind these shifts is key to effective change management.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP
Customers

Seagate appoints Futoshi Niizuma as Asia-Pacific VP

Seagate Technology names Futoshi Niizuma as vice president for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster regional sales and technical support under his leadership.

By Imee Dequito • 1 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2024
CrowdStrike joins S&P 500 with record USD $3 billion ARR
Hyperscale

CrowdStrike joins S&P 500 with record USD $3 billion ARR

CrowdStrike, now part of the S&P 500 Index, hits a record USD $3.65 billion ARR, solidifying its role as an AI-driven cybersecurity leader.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2024
CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security
Cloud Security

CrowdStrike wins 2024 award for best practices in cloud security

CrowdStrike wins Frost and Sullivan's 2024 Global Customer Value Leadership Award for Cloud Security, spotlighting its Falcon Cloud Security suite amid a 110% rise in cloud exploitation incidents.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Jun 2024
Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Strategy

Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality

A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Liz Parry named first female CEO at Lifecycle Software
Digital Transformation

Liz Parry named first female CEO at Lifecycle Software

Liz Parry has been named CEO of Lifecycle Software, making history as the first woman to hold the position, succeeding Kelvin Chaffer who moves to Neural Technologies.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders stressed by rapid tech changes, study finds

A BBD Perfect Storm Co/Labs survey reveals UK business leaders' anxiety over rapid tech evolution, with many admitting to stress and a fear of appearing outdated.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024
UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options
Leadership

UK IT leaders express dissatisfaction with cyber insurance options

A Coalition study reveals 87.6% of UK's mid-sized business IT leaders have faced cyber-attacks, voicing concerns about current insurance offerings' efficacy.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024
Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award
Firewalls

Optic Security Group Auckland wins top security project award

Optic Security Group's Auckland team wins the Wesco Anixter Inner Range Integriti Project of the Year 2023, showcasing excellence in cutting-edge security solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024