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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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Guidewire names Suresh Raman APAC regional vice president
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digital transformation
Guidewire appoints Suresh Raman as APAC regional vice president to drive cloud and AI-led sales growth across key Asia Pacific markets.
V2 AI appoints Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI
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digital transformation
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ai security
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risk & compliance
V2 AI names cyber specialist Ian Nguyen as Partner to lead secure AI strategy amid rising demand from regulated industries across Asia Pacific.
Gartner warns of AI slowdown & divide among carmakers
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digital transformation
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Gartner warns most carmakers will rein in AI spending within five years, leaving a small, software-led elite to dominate the industry.
Portal26 names Rick O'Rourke Chief Revenue Officer to drive AI
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data protection
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physical security
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risk & compliance
Portal26 appoints Rick O'Rourke as Chief Revenue Officer to boost growth and advance its generative AI platform in the enterprise market.
Cardano Foundation appoints Stephen Wood as Chief Financial Officer
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risk & compliance
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cfo
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transparency
The Cardano Foundation has appointed Stephen Wood as CFO to lead financial strategy and risk management for the Swiss blockchain organisation.
Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard to drive US IBM Power growth
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
Celerity appoints Stephen Leonard as Board Advisor to boost growth in the US IBM Power market with its Copy Assure cyber recovery solution.
IRIS names Jens Ulrik Knudsen & Shemin Nurmohamed to lead growth
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software
IRIS Software Group appoints Jens Ulrik Knudsen as CFO and Shemin Nurmohamed as President for the Americas to boost growth in North America.
CommBank launches AI & cyber training to boost small business
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data protection
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digital transformation
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martech
CommBank launches a national programme to boost AI and cybersecurity skills for over one million Australian small businesses, aiming to enhance productivity and resilience.
Dan Jovevski joins FinTech Australia board to drive open banking
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open data
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nab
Dan Jovevski, founder of WeMoney, joins FinTech Australia's board to advance open banking and boost financial wellbeing across Australia's fintech sector.
WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
China-linked WARP PANDA cyberespionage group targets US cloud networks, exploiting vulnerabilities in Microsoft 365, VMware, and more for sustained data access.
Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer
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saas
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pam
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martech
Keeper Security appoints Tim Strickland as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global revenue and expand sales of its privileged access management platform.
Gallagher Security wins OSPA for High Sec C7000 controller
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physical security
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gallagher security
Gallagher Security's High Sec C7000 has won the Outstanding New Security Product at the Canada OSPAs, marking the series' eleventh award globally.
Explainer: How will AI Agents pay each other using the x402 payments protocol
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martech
The x402 protocol revives HTTP 402, enabling AI agents to make instant micropayments autonomously using crypto, transforming digital commerce in 2025.
Canadian firms embrace AI & efficiency to counter tariff pressures
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Canadian firms are embracing AI and operational efficiency to offset tariff pressures, boosting optimism for growth and hiring in 2026 despite economic uncertainty.
Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor
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payment technologies
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digital engagement
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marketing
Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company’s expansion and innovation.
Ataccama appoints Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to drive AI data trust
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fintech
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partner programmes
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lcnc
Ataccama names Andrea Eaton as Chief Marketing Officer to expand its data trust platform amid growing AI adoption and regulatory demands in finance and insurance.
Fujitsu appoints Kendy Hau to lead Defence for Oceania region
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quantum computing
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ai
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cybersecurity
Fujitsu has appointed Kendy Hau as Head of Defence for Oceania, bolstering its leadership in advanced technology for Australia’s Defence and national security sectors.
Macquarie Telecom & Fortinet launch unified secure network solution
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Macquarie Telecom and Fortinet have launched a unified secure networking solution to simplify cybersecurity and meet compliance for Australian businesses.
Workday sees rapid growth in Australian payroll software adoption
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digital transformation
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hcm
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partner programmes
Workday's payroll software gains traction in Australia with 60+ organisations adopting its platform to streamline compliance and boost efficiency by 2025.
HPE expands AI networking with new unified features & hardware
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firewalls
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.