Managing Director stories - Page 26

A whitepaper from Talent reveals shifts in the Federal Government's hiring, including a $624 million cut in consulting firm spending and a move to permanent staff.

Google Cloud has appointed Paul Migliorini as its new Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, based in Sydney, to drive AI-led growth.

Intelliworx has partnered with Humanity Health Group to enhance cybersecurity and IT services, supporting improved healthcare solutions worldwide.

Trend Micro has launched the Trend Micro Check app in Australia, using AI to help consumers fight online scams and deepfake threats effectively.

Seattle AI startup Vieu raised USD $11 million in seed funding, boasting rapid growth and promising to revolutionise B2B sales with trust-building tech.

EssilorLuxottica partners with Pattern to launch Ray-Ban and Oakley on Amazon Australia, tackling reseller issues and enhancing brand visibility.

A new report reveals that AI usage among Australian workers surged to 69% in 2024, enhancing work-life balance for 59%, yet training gaps persist.

Adyen and RMS Cloud continue their partnership, rolling out RMS Pay to over 7,000 properties worldwide, driving efficiency and cost savings in hospitality.

MultiversX backs the Helios Collabathon, resulting in 'Helios Connect', a cross-chain identity management dApp. Developed over 384 hours, it's now an MVP.

Project Management Institute has experienced a 20-fold growth in Asia Pacific over two decades, driven by rising demand for skilled project professionals.

Laing O'Rourke Australia revamps its training strategy for 2,500 employees with SAP's support, launching LOR Learn to boost inclusive, personalised learning.

Chyma becomes the first Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise Hospitality Solution Accredited partner in APAC, highlighting their strategic focus on the hospitality sector.

Virgin Australia and ATech have completed a major upgrade to the V-mail Newsletter Preference Centre, enhancing data security and user experience.

Cybersecurity Awareness Month highlights the urgent necessity for businesses to strengthen defences amid rising cyber threats, with AI and education at the forefront.

Most Australian executives foresee the new 'right to disconnect' legislation, impacting their operations significantly, while few believe it will improve work-life balance.

Capgemini Research predicts instant payments will hit 22% of non-cash transactions by 2028, driven by digital wallets, P2P and eCommerce growth.

The newly launched ISO 42001 standard offers a structured framework for AI accountability, promoting transparency and trust in sectors from healthcare to automotive.

Talent launches Solve, a new independent brand, to offer innovative recruitment and workforce management solutions, targeting startups to enterprises in Asia-Pacific.

Paul Henaghan joins Cohesity as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, bringing notable experience from Workday and Dell EMC to enhance cyber resilience.

Microsoft and Firstsource Solutions partner to deploy Azure OpenAI Service, aiming to boost digital transformation with generative AI solutions for global clients.