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Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Impact.com appoints EJ Owens to lead APJ community efforts

Impact.com has appointed Emma-Jayne Owens as Senior Director for the APJ region, focusing on enhancing community initiatives in Southeast Asia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Risk & Compliance

Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity

Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain

Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Storage

NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand

NetApp has celebrated its Partner Award Winners for FY24 in Australia and New Zealand, recognising excellence in customer service and IT solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

OpenText

OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners

OpenText has introduced a new Partner Enterprise Learning Subscription, aimed at enhancing partners' skills and assuring customers of their expertise.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally

RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Zendesk report reveals CX benefits of adopting AI in APAC

A new Zendesk report reveals that companies adopting AI are crucial for enhancing customer experience, with APAC seeing up to 63% rise in cross-selling revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Security Information and Event Management

Dave Schneider joins Logpoint as VP of marketing

Logpoint has appointed Dave Schneider as Vice President of Marketing, tasked with enhancing the company's global strategy and driving growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives

LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Data Protection

Qodea acquires tmc3 to bolster UK cyber security efforts

Qodea has acquired tmc3 to enhance its cybersecurity services, addressing the UK's annual GBP £27 billion cybercrime cost and improving public sector safety.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024

Storage

HPE unveils major upgrades to GreenLake cloud platform

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has unveiled major upgrades to the HPE GreenLake cloud platform, enhancing hybrid IT management and reducing costs.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024

Digital Transformation

Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move

Flip has formed partnerships with Work Networks in the UK and Tuxpas in Latin America to replace Meta's Workplace, enhancing communication for frontline employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Blockchain

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model

New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Enterprise Content Management

Atturra to acquire Chrome Consulting for ECM market growth

Atturra will acquire Melbourne's Chrome Consulting, enhancing its Enterprise Content Management capabilities, with completion expected by 24th December 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Hyperscale

MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes

The Managed Service Provider sector is facing an M&A surge, driven by tax changes and private equity strategies, raising concerns about integration challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024