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Boomi appoints Keyur Ajmera as CIO to drive global AI strategy
Data Analytics

Boomi appoints Keyur Ajmera as CIO to drive global AI strategy

Boomi has appointed Keyur Ajmera as CIO to lead its global IT and AI strategy, driving growth and digital transformation across international markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky
Digital Transformation

CyberArk strengthens leadership with Omer Grossman & Ariel Pisetzky

CyberArk appoints Omer Grossman as Chief Trust Officer and Ariel Pisetzky as Chief Information Officer to boost leadership and drive growth strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Virtualisation

Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth

Cohesity has appointed Greg Statton as APJ CTO to lead AI innovation and regional growth, with a focus on Japan and integrated data protection solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as CIO for global digital growth
Digital Transformation

Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as CIO for global digital growth

Quadient appoints Nina Tatsiy as Chief Information Officer to lead global digital transformation and enhance IT strategy for international growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 6th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Craig Stanley on SAP-driven enterprise architecture transformation

Enterprise architects are urged to close the gap between digital strategies and execution by fostering shared vision and agile transformation amid evolving AI technologies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear
Digital Transformation

AI at work: Five hard truths every business leader needs to hear

Nearly half of organisations remain in AI pilot phases, highlighting the need for cautious planning and security-focused adoption in 2025.

By JP Browne • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025
Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth
Smart Cities

Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas to lead government sector growth

Craig McLaughlin joins Lánluas as Government Practise Lead to expand services for public sector clients across Australia, New Zealand, the UK, and Ireland.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting
Storage

European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jul 2025

Stories from Other Regions

CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia
Network Infrastructure

CID, Nokia & Pivotel launch secure private 5GaaS for Australia

CID Group, Nokia and Pivotel launch a zero-capex Private 5G-as-a-Service solution to boost secure, sovereign data networks across Australia's critical industries.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Wed, 1st Oct 2025
The new IT operating model: cloud-managed networking as a strategic lever
Firewalls

The new IT operating model: cloud-managed networking as a strategic lever

Cloud-managed networking is revolutionising enterprise IT, turning networks into strategic assets that boost agility, security, and innovation across businesses.

By RUCKUS Networks • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system
Digital Transformation

Idemitsu extends Rimini Street deal to future-proof SAP system

Idemitsu extends its partnership with Rimini Street to support its SAP ECC 6.0 system, focusing on long-term stability and avoiding costly migrations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles
Encryption

Australian enterprises lead in AI adoption but face data hurdles

Australian enterprises lead globally with 51% adopting AI, yet only 20% feel confident measuring ROI amid data readiness and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
Dell launches software platform to simplify AI & cloud management
Virtualisation

Dell launches software platform to simplify AI & cloud management

Dell Technologies has unveiled the Dell Automation Platform to simplify AI, private cloud and edge management with unified software orchestration.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment
Data Protection

UK businesses face major IT resilience gaps despite investment

Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Aug 2025
Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade
Digital Transformation

Why your platform engineering strategy needs a communications upgrade

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

By Bryan Ross • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Aug 2025
The VMware cost hike is a modernisation opportunity
Virtualisation

The VMware cost hike is a modernisation opportunity

Australian firms facing VMware's steep licence hikes see a chance to modernise infrastructure by switching to flexible platforms like Red Hat OpenShift.

By Uros Zajc • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Aug 2025
Insight named emerging visionary in Gartner GenAI services report
Digital Transformation

Insight named emerging visionary in Gartner GenAI services report

Insight has been named an Emerging Visionary in Gartner's first report on Generative AI services, highlighting its growing role in deploying practical AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025