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Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer
Customer Experience

Cegid appoints Bruno Vaffier as new Chief Operating Officer

Cegid names Bruno Vaffier as COO, marking a strategic move to enhance AI-driven innovation and expand operational efficiency across global markets.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry
Human Capital Management

Study finds common names & gender disparities in UK tech industry

A Vestd study reveals 'James' and 'Samantha' as the most common names in the UK's tech industry, sparking discussions on gender stereotypes and diversity in the workforce.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Finance stories

Williams AV launches Digi-Loop 104 hearing loop amplifier
Customer Experience

Williams AV launches Digi-Loop 104 hearing loop amplifier

Williams AV has launched the Digi-Loop 104, a cost-effective, easy-to-install hearing loop amplifier, enhancing accessibility for the hearing impaired.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2024
Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations
Supply Chain

Shippit debuts Insights tool to enhance retailer delivery operations

Delivery platform Shippit launches Shippit Insights, empowering retailers with real-time analytics to enhance delivery operations and customer loyalty amidst economic challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jun 2024
Why specialised AI is crucial to digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Why specialised AI is crucial to digital transformation

Specialised AI is essential for digital transformation, delivering precision, efficiency, and cost savings. RSM Australia reports $4.2 million in savings from AI-powered automation.

By Lee Hawksley • 4 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks
Ransomware

$400b loss for 2,000 firms after 'unavoidable' cyber attacks

Thousands of global firms face a staggering annual loss of USD $400 billion due to unplanned downtime, revealed in a Splunk report.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jun 2024
Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO
Data Analytics

Westcon-Comstor names Callum McGregor as COO & CFO

Westcon-Comstor promotes Callum McGregor to COO and CFO roles, reflecting a strategic move to drive growth and innovation in IT, supply chain, and ESG globally.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024
Data Analytics

SAS unveils Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace at Summit 2024

At Snowflake Data Cloud Summit 2024, SAS introduced SAS Data Maker on Snowflake Marketplace, a tool to generate precise synthetic data, enhancing prediction, planning, and innovation for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024
NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence
Marketing Technologies

NP Digital acquires SearchGuru to bolster APAC market presence

NP Digital is set to acquire SearchGuru, boosting its APAC presence and enhancing service offerings. This move adds 120 marketers to NP's 270-strong team.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company
Unified Communications

Software Combined secures second New Zealand tech company

Australia's Software Combined has now expanded its portfolio by acquiring Dbvisit, based in New Zealand's Auckland.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
Paessler achieves ISO 9001 certification for quality excellence
Internet of Things

Paessler achieves ISO 9001 certification for quality excellence

Paessler celebrates achieving ISO 9001 certification, underscoring its dedication to quality standards and customer satisfaction in IT monitoring solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024
Canva unveils AI-driven Magic Studio & revamped UI at event
Multi-factor authentication

Canva unveils AI-driven Magic Studio & revamped UI at event

Canva reveals AI-powered Magic Studio, updated UI for work applications at Canva Create event in LA, marking a leap in visual communication tools.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Finance stories

StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023
Cybersecurity

StarHub ranks 184th in FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 for 2023

Singapore's StarHub has achieved 184th place in the inaugural FORTUNE Southeast Asia 500 list for 2023, marking a notable revenue-based ranking.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2024
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
Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Unified Communications

Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Jun 2024
Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians
EduTech

Report reveals growing interest in crypto among Australians

Over a quarter of Australians are showing an interest in cryptocurrency, with 9% holding digital assets in the last year, reveals new research by Finder and Coinbase.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Jun 2024
McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects
Software-as-a-Service

McConnell Dowell invests in tech to enhance Melbourne projects

McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024