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Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push
Robotics

Yamaha acquires Robotics Plus for precision agriculture push

Yamaha Motor has agreed to acquire Robotics Plus, launching Yamaha Agriculture to enhance precision farming with autonomous equipment and AI-driven solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance
Crypto

LayerZero partners with Rayls to enhance blockchain finance

Rayls has partnered with LayerZero to enhance cross-chain connectivity for financial institutions, aiming to integrate traditional finance with decentralised finance.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Wavelink appoints Odria to boost partner, vendor ties
Unified Communications

Wavelink appoints Odria to boost partner, vendor ties

Wavelink has appointed Jonathan Odria as board advisor to boost partner engagement and launch its inaugural partner advisory board, marking a strategic growth phase.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Western Digital completes Flash business separation move
Artificial Intelligence

Western Digital completes Flash business separation move

Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs
Partner Programmes

TalentLMS launches skills programme for female SMBs

TalentLMS has launched a Skills Accelerator Program aimed at empowering women-owned businesses with complimentary access to training resources for a year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Matt Milne appointed Access4's Chief Revenue Officer

Access4 has appointed Matt Milne as Chief Revenue Officer to enhance its go-to-market strategy and strengthen partner relationships from Sydney.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI
Breach Prevention

HITRUST report shows improved outcomes for 2025 with AI

The latest HITRUST Trust Report reveals a drop in cyber incident rates to 0.59% in 2024, highlighting the efficacy of certification in enhancing security outcomes.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024
EduTech

Over 75% of firms faced FX losses without hedging in 2024

Research by MillTechFX reveals that over 75% of firms faced losses from unhedged foreign exchange risks in 2024, prompting strategic adjustments in hedging.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Medallia unveils Fabrice Martin as new Chief Product Officer

Medallia has appointed Fabrice Martin as Chief Product Officer, bringing over 30 years of experience to enhance its customer experience solutions.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Sat, 22nd Feb 2025
Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires
Data Analytics

Alteryx strengthens leadership with key executive hires

Analytics platform provider Alteryx has appointed Jon Pexton as Chief Financial Officer and Steven Birdsall as Chief Revenue Officer to strengthen its leadership team.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Fargo Systems appoints new leaders to drive innovation
Software-as-a-Service

Fargo Systems appoints new leaders to drive innovation

Fargo Systems has appointed John Thompson as Chairman and David Landau as Non-Executive Director, enhancing its leadership team in logistics technology.

By Moritz Florian • 1 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks
Firewalls

Peter Alexander named new CMO at Barracuda Networks

Barracuda Networks has appointed Peter Alexander as Chief Marketing Officer to lead its market growth strategy and enhance cybersecurity solutions amid rising demand.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025

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UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services
Cloud Security

UK SMEs to increasingly rely on managed security services

A Six Degrees report reveals that two-thirds of UK SMEs intend to rely more on managed security services next year, driven by compliance and skills shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance
Market

Grapple to acquire Spenda portfolio, boosting SME finance

Grapple plans to acquire Spenda's invoice finance portfolio, aiming to enhance its presence in the booming Australian SME market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia
Marketing Technologies

Salesforce announces USD $2.5bn AI investment in Australia

Salesforce has unveiled a USD $2.5 billion investment in AI for Australia over five years, enhancing workforce skills and boosting sustainability initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use
Unified Communications

Target Group & FourNet partner to enhance NICE CXone use

Target Group has forged a five-year partnership with FourNet to enhance its contact centre operations using the NICE CXone platform, aiming for greater efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2025
Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho
Digital Transformation

Hannah Birch named CEO of London-based Kocho

Hannah Birch has been named the new CEO of Kocho, succeeding Des Lekerman, and aims to enhance the firm's leadership in cybersecurity and digital transformation.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Vultr launches AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at Chicago site
Endpoint Protection

Vultr launches AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at Chicago site

Vultr has become the first cloud provider to deploy AMD Instinct MI325X GPUs at its Chicago data centre, enhancing AI capabilities for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025