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Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.

Intel and IBM will deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud by early 2025, aiming to scale enterprise AI efficiently while ensuring security and resiliency.

Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.

DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.

Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.

IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.

Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.

Integrating AI with ERP systems is set to transform Australian manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and driving long-term growth, potentially adding up to AUD $315 billion to the economy by 2028.

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.

Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.

The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.

Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.

Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.

Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.

Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.

IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.

Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.

The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.