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CFOs & CIOs in ANZ align to optimise tech investments

A new report reveals CFOs and CIOs in ANZ are tightening collaborations to ensure technology investments deliver tangible business results.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Application Security

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

EduTech

World AI Day highlights AI's transformative power & potential

AI leaders anticipate pivotal transformations across business, education, and transport sectors as stakeholders reflect on advancements ahead of World AI Day on 16th July.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Partner Programmes

Barhead wins Microsoft ANZ Social Impact award for CFP solution

Barhead Solutions has been honoured with the 2024 Microsoft ANZ Social Impact Partner of the Year Award for its innovative Consensus for Purpose solution.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

Azul appoints Aquion as new ANZ distributor to lower Java costs

Aquion becomes Azul's new distributor in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to cut Java licensing costs and enhance application performance amid rising Oracle Java expenses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

Adobe report: APJ leads in GenAI adoption over US and Europe

Adobe's latest report reveals the Asia Pacific and Japan region leads in generative AI adoption, outpacing the US and Europe with a 65% implementation rate.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Outsized expands into ANZ region amid growing talent demand

Outsized has announced its expansion into the Australian and New Zealand markets, addressing the rising demand for skilled independent talent in key sectors.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024

Malware

ANZ employees most likely to fall for phishing, report reveals

A KnowBe4 report reveals that over a third of ANZ employees are likely to fall for phishing scams, surpassing rates in North America and South America.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024

Unified Communications

NICE recognised as top employer by Great Place To Work

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024

Unified Communications

Neat launches Neat Center in Australia & New Zealand

Norwegian firm Neat launches its Neat Center in Australia and New Zealand, as hybrid work fuels demand for advanced video conferencing tech priced at USD $2,290.

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

Health Technologies

OneAdvanced integrates Australian software to boost growth

OneAdvanced has successfully integrated three Australian software firms, launching six portfolios to drive growth and enhance customer value across ANZ.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jun 2024

Network Infrastructure

Zero Trust study highlights rising concern over identity security

Identities top the list of priority risks for organisations' Zero Trust strategies, reveals a global study by Entrust, highlighting a shift from compliance to pre-emptive security efforts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

Tech Data acquires Orca Technology to boost IT security in ANZ

Tech Data, a part of TD SYNNEX, has acquired Orca Technology, an IT security distributor in ANZ. The move boosts Tech Data's IT security arsenal.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2024

Hyperscale

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as new VP of Sales for ANZ

Freshworks appoints Andrew Phillips as the new Country Manager and VP of Sales for ANZ, aiming to enhance market presence with advanced generative AI features.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jun 2024

Digital Transformation

Craig McGregor joins Okta to lead ANZ partner strategy

Craig McGregor has been appointed as Okta's Director of Partners and Alliances for ANZ, aiming to fortify its Partner-First Model in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Wavelink & Swimlane partner to boost AI security in ANZ

Wavelink partners with Swimlane to enhance security in Australia and New Zealand with AI-enhanced automation, aiming for increased efficiency and reduced costs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024

AI Security

Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as Managing Director for ANZ region

Cybersecurity firm Qualys appoints Sam Salehi as new Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, leveraging his 18 years of expertise to drive growth and enhance customer value in the region.

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

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Supply Chain

Dematic to reveal latest warehouse automation at CeMAT Australia

Dematic will showcase its latest warehouse automation technologies at CeMAT Australia in Melbourne from 23-25 July, featuring innovations like the Virtual Hub and AMRs.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Customer Experience

ShipStation unveils new features ahead of Australian EOFY sales

ShipStation has launched new features to aid Australian retailers in optimising shipping processes, anticipating an AUD $800 million boost in EOFY sales.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024