Australian Stories

Employee retention increasingly important - automation may help

The majority of global office workers are feeling increased pressure due to colleagues resigning, with 60% considering resigning themselves.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Cybersecurity

ASX 100 company directors ill-equipped for cyber attacks

A UNSW Institute for Cyber study has demonstrated a significant skills gap around cyber security awareness and resilience among ASX 100 company directors.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

AR, VR & Metaverse

Compono appoints Trent Innes as CEO

Former Xero MD, Trent Innes, appointed as CEO of Compono, aiming to lead the firm's next stage of growth into new markets. #leadership #talent.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Global Stories

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

SAP New Zealand revenue grows by 28% in financial results

SAP New Zealand's revenue jumped from just over $143.2 million to more than $184 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Unified Communications

Laybuy launches new AI chatbot Hugo using Ambit tech

Laybuy partners with fellow New Zealand company Ambit to launch conversational AI in a bid to support its international growth.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Akamai and Fujitsu team up to protect ANZ orgs against threats

Akamai Technologies and Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand have entered a strategic relationship to assist organisations in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2022

Digital Transformation

EdgeConneX enters Indonesia, plans for data center campus

EdgeConnex has announced it is expanding its presence in Asia with the acquisition of GTN Data Center in Indonesia.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Firewalls

Vector Capital to be majority shareholder of WatchGuard

WatchGuard Technologies has announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with Vector Capital to make a large new equity investment in the business.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2022

Digital Transformation

Nintex adds over 50 new process templates to online gallery

Nintex has accelerated process automation with 50+ new templates in its online Nintex Gallery, aiding digital transformation in industries and departments.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2022

3D Printing

Titomic appoints Neil Matthews as head of business development

Neil Matthews joins Titomic as head of business development - repairs & Bruce Colter as general manager for Titomic's US branch. Both start on May 2.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Workday appoints Jo-Anne Ruhl as vice president & managing director

Jo-Anne Ruhl named new VP and managing director of Workday ANZ, succeeding Stephen Jack who continues as director to advise and support Ruhl.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Check Point appoints Les Williamson as managing director for Australia & New Zealand

Check Point has appointed Les Williamson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue expansion.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

NCSC, international partners issue cyber security advisory

NCSC issues cyber security advisory with international partners, highlighting 15 most commonly exploited vulnerabilities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Workday appoints Jo-Anne Ruhl as Vice president & managing director

Jo-Anne Ruhl becomes the new VP and MD of Workday Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Stephen Jack. Ruhl joined the company in 2018.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

3D Printing

Titomic appoints Neil Matthews as Head of business development

Neil Matthews and Bruce Colter join Titomic as head of business development and general manager for its US branch, respectively.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Digital Transformation

Check Point appoints Les Williamson as Managing director

Check Point appoints Les Williamson as new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, responsible for driving new business and revenue growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2022

Data Analytics

Businesses unable to properly succeed in data economy

Only 6% of businesses use, access, and share data and data services in a way that grants them all the business benefits provided by a robust data strategy.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2022

Customer Experience

Fluent Commerce appoints Pranatharthi Haran as APAC Managing Director

Fluent Commerce appoints Pranatharthi Haran as APAC managing director, responsible for leading Sales and Operations in the region. #software #leadership.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2022