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MintHC expands team with strategic, creative & digital hires
Marketing Technologies

MintHC expands team with strategic, creative & digital hires

MintHC has strengthened its team with eight new hires in strategy, creative, digital, and client services to meet rising client demand and drive growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2025
New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags
EduTech

New Zealand climbs global digital ranking but equity lags

New Zealand rises to third in Adobe's 2024 Digital Government Index with gains in service and performance, but digital equity still needs urgent improvement.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push
Partner Programmes

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead strategy push

Nimbl appoints Wyn Ackroyd as Director to lead business transformation and strategy, marking a major step in expanding its client offerings amid growing demand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps
Digital Transformation

New Zealand urged to boost digital strategy & address tech gaps

The Technology Users Association urges New Zealand to boost its digital strategy, tackling cybersecurity and tech skills gaps to remain globally competitive.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025

Global Stories

Digital Strategy stories

The Open Group unveils Forum for digital transformation standards
Digital Transformation

The Open Group unveils Forum for digital transformation standards

The Open Group has launched the Open Digital Transformation Forum to develop open, vendor-neutral standards and accelerate global digital transformation efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025
Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026
Data Analytics

Forrester advises cautious tech budgets & AI investment for 2026

Forrester urges tech leaders to plan cautiously for 2026, advising careful AI investment and flexible budgets amid ongoing economic uncertainty and regional shifts.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust
Digital Transformation

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud to boost public sector trust

Granicus launches Engagement Cloud in Australia and New Zealand to help public sector boost trust through personalised, data-driven communication and services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
Digital Transformation

Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy
Software-as-a-Service

The rationale for positioning businesses to thrive in an increasingly conscious economy

Embracing ESG is now essential; businesses thriving in the conscious economy align performance, talent management and procurement for lasting success.

By Adam Bowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions
Generative AI

Kore ai partners with Inception to advance AI solutions

Kore ai has partnered with Inception to develop AI-driven products for enterprises, enhancing solutions in key sectors across the UAE and beyond.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Strategy stories

UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%
Data Analytics

UK retail traffic from GenAI assistants surges 1200%

UK retail websites have seen a 1200% rise in traffic from generative AI assistants, as shoppers increasingly trust GenAI for product research and buying decisions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025
NHS 10 Year Health Plan lauded for ambition but faces big hurdles
Digital Transformation

NHS 10 Year Health Plan lauded for ambition but faces big hurdles

The NHS's 10 Year Health Plan is praised for its bold digital ambitions but faces significant operational and cultural challenges to succeed.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Walton Centre digitises 95% of patient records with Apogee
Digital Transformation

Walton Centre digitises 95% of patient records with Apogee

The Walton Centre has digitised 95% of patient records with Apogee, boosting clinical efficiency, patient safety, and staff wellbeing across the Trust.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks
Digital Strategy

UK IT leaders voice concerns over data sovereignty risks

A survey of 1,000+ UK IT leaders revealed 83% fear geopolitical risks may threaten control over their data and 61% prioritise data sovereignty strategically.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Chatmeter unveils AI platform for safer, smarter patient feedback
Digital Transformation

Chatmeter unveils AI platform for safer, smarter patient feedback

Chatmeter launches Pulse Ai: Signals, an AI platform to help healthcare providers manage online patient feedback, ensure HIPAA compliance and enhance safety.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion
EduTech

Chris Burgess appointed CEO as CTI Digital targets UK expansion

Chris Burgess has been named CEO of CTI Digital, leading its UK expansion with a focus on AI, VR, and AR to enhance digital transformation services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage
Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How 'essential' internships are easing Australia's tech skills shortage

Australian universities and tech firms are partnering on immersive internships to bridge the 1.3 million tech skills gap by 2030 and boost job readiness.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025