Global Stories

Salesforce partners with NTT DATA to optimise applications

Salesforce has enlisted NTT DATA to streamline its applications, boosting their two-decade partnership and aiming to enhance managed services across multiple Salesforce platforms.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

EduTech

Lumen Technologies enhances cybersecurity amid rising threats

Amid increasing cyber threats in Singapore, Lumen Technologies enhances defences with an Advanced Managed Detection and Response solution, strengthening enterprise security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Fintech

GoCardless appoints Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer

GoCardless has appointed Jolawn Victor as Chief Growth Officer, leveraging her vast experience in tech and growth marketing to support its global expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

CI&T launches AI powered delivery centre in the Philippines

CI&T has launched a new AI Powered Delivery Centre near Manila, enhancing its growth in the Asia-Pacific region with advanced technology and skilled professionals.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Software-as-a-Service

ConnectWise names Rik Thorbecke new CFO ahead of key event

ConnectWise appoints Rik Thorbecke as CFO ahead of the IT Nation Secure conference, aiming to harness his vast expertise to boost financial growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Data Protection

Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

eCommerce

Mars Agency rebrands as Mars United Commerce for global growth

Mars Agency has rebranded to Mars United Commerce, reflecting its evolution into a full-service commerce marketing partner.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Health Technologies

Boomi expands API management with strategic acquisitions

Boomi strengthens its API management with key acquisitions from APIIDA and Cloud Software Group, aiming to simplify and secure API ecosystems for enterprises.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 15th May 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Hexaware Technologies acquires data consulting firm Softcrylic

Hexaware Technologies has boosted its data and analytics capabilities with the acquisition of respected Minneapolis-based data consulting firm, Softcrylic, promising to refine customer journeys through advanced data utilisation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Cartech

Kaluza propels global expansion with new CEO Melissa Gander

Former COO, Melissa Gander, steps into the role of CEO at leading energy software firm Kaluza, poised to drive global growth and further revolutionise the energy sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Semiconductors

Cisco unveils AI-powered tools to enhance on-premises observability

Cisco unveils a slew of industry-altering security developments, leveraging their recent Splunk acquisition to birth AI-native security architecture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Digital Transformation

Akamai to acquire Noname Security, bolstering API security solutions

Akamai Technologies announces plans to acquire API security firm, Noname Security, fortifying its API security suite and offering customers enhanced protection against digital threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Data Protection

Red Hat collaborates with Stability AI to enhance OpenShift AI platform

Red Hat allies with Stability AI to integrate open GenAI models into Red Hat's OpenShift AI, offering clients easier access to large language models for AI use case development.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Storage

Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia

Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Unified Communications

Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Hyland

Hyland appoints Jitesh S. Ghai as new President & CEO

Jitesh S. Ghai, a veteran in AI, data and cloud technologies, is set to become Hyland's next President and CEO, succeeding Bill Priemer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor appoints ex-Splunk leader Brooke Cunningham as CMO

Former Splunk and Datto leader, Brooke Cunningham, with over 25 years in IT observability software leadership, joins SaaS-based platform LogicMonitor as chief marketing officer, driving international expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

IT Automation

CCL achieves VMware Pinnacle tier partnership with Broadcom

CCL, part of Spark Business Group, has reached VMware's highest Pinnacle Tier, acknowledging their decade of exceptional IT and hybrid cloud services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th May 2024

Enterprise Resource Planning

Basware acquires UK's AP Matching to optimise invoice processing

AP automation firm Basware acquires UK-based AP Matching, integrating accurate financial data and automated reconciliation to improve invoice processing and boost cost savings for clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th May 2024

Chief Financial Officer

Belinda Shaw appointed as new CFO for global leader TEG

Long-standing business executive Belinda Shaw replaces Sandra Rouse as Chief Financial Officer at global entertainment company TEG, starting 22 July 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024