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HP New Zealand appoints Daniel Roberts as head of enterprise
Unified Communications

HP New Zealand appoints Daniel Roberts as head of enterprise

Businesses in New Zealand want better productivity and AI support, and HP has named a veteran executive to help meet that demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
The GRC cheat code: Why we stopped auditing from scratch and started mapping the gaps
Private Cloud

The GRC cheat code: Why we stopped auditing from scratch and started mapping the gaps

By reusing one certified control set, Spectrum cut duplicated audit work and is now targeting faster SOC 2 Type II and ISO 42001 checks.

By Deane Jessep • 5 min read • Last month

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The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure
Digital Transformation

The workforce cost most APAC organisations are failing to measure

Preventable attrition, absenteeism and hiring inefficiency are costing APAC firms millions per 1,000 employees, new research shows.

By Brenton Smith • 6 min read • 3 days ago
The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans
Digital Transformation

The new workforce: AI agents to work in concert with humans

AI agents are set to reshape hiring and team structures, pushing firms towards global talent pools and outcome-based work.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • 4 days ago
Safe appoints Nabil Lodey as first EMEA Vice President
Software-as-a-Service

Safe appoints Nabil Lodey as first EMEA Vice President

The appointment signals a sharper European push as Safe builds local leadership ahead of its USD $250 million revenue goal for 2028.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Ramosedi elected CIMA president in leadership change
Digital Transformation

Ramosedi elected CIMA president in leadership change

His appointment puts a South African at the head of CIMA as the profession grapples with AI, trust and talent shortages.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Lumenai wins pre-seed funding to track workplace behaviour
Human Capital Management

Lumenai wins pre-seed funding to track workplace behaviour

Employers could gain a clearer read on staff judgement and adaptability as Lumenai's structured capability data attracts pre-seed backing from Corpora.ai.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Seccl launches Irish unit in first Europe expansion
Fintech

Seccl launches Irish unit in first Europe expansion

Customer demand is driving the move, as the Octopus-owned platform sets up an EU base to serve firms seeking cross-border investment growth.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
JLL appoints Matt Bennion to Asia Pacific project role
Digital Transformation

JLL appoints Matt Bennion to Asia Pacific project role

Demand for project delivery and development advice in Asia Pacific is set to be shaped by Matt Bennion's appointment to JLL's regional leadership team.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Swisslog Healthcare names Christina Liebman Marketing Chief
Software-as-a-Service

Swisslog Healthcare names Christina Liebman Marketing Chief

The hire gives Swisslog Healthcare extra marketing firepower as it pushes deeper into hospital automation and customer growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

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Komerz appoints Shahid Sadiq as Group Finance Chief
Marketing Technologies

Komerz appoints Shahid Sadiq as Group Finance Chief

The move comes as the UK-founded commerce group seeks GBP £500 million in growth funding to support acquisitions and overseas expansion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Yesterday
eCapital UK appoints Mark Finn as group managing director
Small Business

eCapital UK appoints Mark Finn as group managing director

The promotion gives eCapital UK a national lead as smaller firms struggle to secure working capital from traditional lenders.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Bizcap named Australia's top finance workplace for 2026
Fintech

Bizcap named Australia's top finance workplace for 2026

Employee feedback and gender-equality data helped propel the lender to the top of Australia's finance and insurance workplace rankings for 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Click Click Media names Michael Gerardis General Manager
Digital Transformation

Click Click Media names Michael Gerardis General Manager

The hire comes as agencies race to adapt to AI-driven shifts in search, with Click Click Media seeking stronger leadership for bigger clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Vertali appoints James Loftus as Technical Delivery Manager
Data Protection

Vertali appoints James Loftus as Technical Delivery Manager

Growing demand for secure mainframe support has prompted Vertali to strengthen its leadership team with a veteran security specialist.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds
Digital Transformation

Malaysia financial firms lag in AI scaling, report finds

Despite widespread pilots, only 17% of Malaysian financial institutions have scaled strategic AI initiatives, a new report says.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
Digital Transformation

Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges

The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week