IT Industry stories - Page 7
Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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crm
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data analytics
Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.
Zoho marks 30 years as paying customer base tops 1m
Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Zoho hits 1m paying customers and 150m users worldwide as the 30-year-old software group posts 2025 growth in clients and revenue.
Palo Alto warns on earnings as guidance disappoints
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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saas
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firewalls
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network security
Palo Alto Networks beat quarterly estimates but flagged weaker next-quarter earnings, unsettling investors despite stronger revenue and contract growth.
CompTIA launches SecAI+ to tackle AI security skills
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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malware
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data protection
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devops
CompTIA unveils SecAI+ certification to equip cybersecurity professionals with AI security, risk management and governance skills.
Anthropic names Chris Liddell to board as AI scrutiny grows
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
Anthropic adds former Microsoft finance chief and US official Chris Liddell to its board as pressure mounts over AI governance and oversight.
Virtual IT Group names Maurice McCarthy as chief executive
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Virtual IT Group appoints Maurice McCarthy as chief executive to drive ANZ expansion and embed AI across its managed IT and security services.
Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
MYOB ANZ partner award winners reflect diverse ecosystem
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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saas
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manufacturing
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digital transformation
Stratus Consulting Group sweeps top honours at the 2025 MYOB Acumatica Partner Awards, leading a strong field of ANZ partners in Melbourne.
Unanet unveils Champ AI copilot for architecture ERP
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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physical security
Unanet launches Champ AI copilot inside its architecture ERP, letting AEC firms query data in plain language and automate core workflows.
CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
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digital transformation
CrowdStrike appoints veteran executive Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC, driving Falcon platform adoption and regional cyber security growth.
Nebula links partner rewards to ESG outcomes at renewal
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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cx
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martech
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partner programmes
Nebula launches an Impact Rewards scheme that ties partner renewal perks to carbon credits, social housing upgrades and service governance.
Four Sage executives named to 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs list
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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it automation
Sage sees four senior leaders named 2026 CRN Channel Chiefs as it leans on partners to drive AI-led growth for SMB finance and HR.
Cybage names Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy Global President
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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it services
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it industry
Cybage appoints industry veteran Badhrinath Krishnamoorthy as Global President to spearhead international growth and sharpen execution.
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
BigHammer.ai unveils AI agents to replace data stacks
Sat, 7th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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erp
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agentic ai
BigHammer.ai debuts AI agents to replace complex data stacks, promising up to 70% cost cuts and faster delivery for analytics teams.
Identity Digital leader named in CRN 2026 Channel Chiefs
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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cx
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martech
Identity Digital names CRO Matt Overman to CRN's 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting its growing domain partner ecosystem and strategy.
Dell appoints Richard McLaughlin as APJC president
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Dell names veteran sales executive Richard McLaughlin president for Asia Pacific, Japan and Greater China to drive regional growth and AI focus.
Infor appoints Geoff Thomas to lead APJ growth drive
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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saas
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Infor taps former Qlik leader Geoff Thomas to spearhead Asia Pacific and Japan expansion, revamping regional leadership to fuel cloud growth.
New high-tech manufacturing plant opens in Canterbury
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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dr
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supply chain
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clean technologies
Enatel opens an 8000sqm high-tech plant in Christchurch, uniting staff and boosting export capacity for its specialised battery chargers.
NZ employers swamped by overqualified job applicants
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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hcm
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genai
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ai
New Zealand employers face a flood of overqualified applicants, with 98% struggling to spot standout talent amid rising job applications.