Melbourne stories - Page 18

Novated Lease Australia has named Natalie Ashes as CMO. With 15 years of sector experience, Ashes aims to drive the company towards AUD $500 million in annual leases.

A survey by WatchGuard Technologies reveals that 69% of Australian MSPs are set to increase cybersecurity investment in 2024, focusing on firewalls and AI opportunities.

Melbourne's The Martech Weekly (TMW) and New York-based Alium partner to disrupt market research, promising enhanced, transparent market intelligence for Martech investments.

Melbourne-based Directo has launched a $3 million capital raise to boost its growth, having onboarded 54% of Australian pharmacies and doubled its revenue.

Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy's national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.

Melbourne's Swinburne University has partnered with eco-fintech Sphere to use AI in analysing card payments, guiding personal climate action and CO2 offsetting.

Equinix has invested $240 million to expand data centres in Sydney and Melbourne, addressing AI demands with over 4,000 new cabinets and cooling solutions.

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

New Salesforce research reveals that 52% of Australian office workers struggle with AI, reflecting widespread data mistrust and a need for human oversight.

Specialised AI is essential for digital transformation, delivering precision, efficiency, and cost savings. RSM Australia reports $4.2 million in savings from AI-powered automation.

CSIRO's ON Accelerate 8 showcased ten deep tech teams in Melbourne, highlighting groundbreaking innovations and awarding prestigious scholarships.

Australian marketers struggle with adapting to new Privacy Act reforms amid a backdrop of high interest rates and evolving economic conditions, as per a recent Arktic Fox report.

Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.

ExtraHop appoints Rachna Kumar as Senior Channel Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its ANZ channel and cybersecurity presence.

STACK Infrastructure secures USD $1.3 billion for global data centre expansion, emphasising green construction in key regions like Melbourne and Manassas.

McConnell Dowell partners with TechnologyOne to bolster Melbourne's key infrastructure projects through a GBP £45 million investment in cutting-edge SaaS technology.

Accenture acquires Partners in Performance to boost capabilities in asset-intensive sectors, focusing on AI-driven productivity, cost improvements, and sustainability.

News Corp Australia and Vudoo earn Bronze at 2024 WARC Awards for Moet and Chandon campaign, highlighting their prowess in seamless online shopping solutions.

SenSen Networks appoints ex-Appen CEO Mark Brayan as Non-Executive Chairman, succeeding founder Dr Subhash Challa. Brayan begins on 1 May 2024.

Accenture acquires strategy consulting firm Partners in Performance to enhance offerings in asset-intensive industries with advanced data and AI capabilities.