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Kiwi Stories

PwC stories

InDebted acquires Debtworks to boost New Zealand collections

InDebted has acquired Debtworks, enhancing its New Zealand debt collection capabilities and appointing Leyden Tolhurst as its first local country head.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025

Global Stories

PwC stories

Digital Transformation

SAP appoints Lee Marshall to drive AI adoption in ANZ region

SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Oracle unveils AI Data Platform with partners investing USD $1.5bn

Oracle launches its AI Data Platform, backed by USD $1.5bn from partners, to simplify AI integration and boost enterprise data use securely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025

Customer Experience

Adobe launches AI agents to automate customer experience tasks

Adobe launches AI agents within its enterprise apps to automate and optimise customer experience tasks, boosting marketing and analytics efficiency for businesses.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Workiva unveils agentic AI & automation to boost CFO efficiency

Workiva launches new agentic AI features to automate finance and governance tasks, helping CFOs improve efficiency amid regulatory and economic challenges.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025

Digital Transformation

Appian appoints Scott Van Valkenburgh to lead global alliances

Appian has appointed Scott Van Valkenburgh as Senior VP to lead global partnerships, aiming to expand its AI-powered automation platform adoption worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025

Risk & Compliance

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz to drive strategic growth plans

Outpost24 appoints Ariel Katz as Chief Corporate Development Officer to lead strategic growth via mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships in cybersecurity.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Aug 2025

Fintech

Rillet raises USD $70 million to advance AI accounting platform

Fintech firm Rillet secures USD $70 million to boost its AI-driven accounting platform, aiming to modernise ERP systems and accelerate financial processes.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Aug 2025

Firewalls

Armis surpasses USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue

Armis has exceeded USD $300 million in annual recurring revenue, up from USD $200 million under 12 months ago, driven by global demand for its cybersecurity platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Aug 2025

Data Protection

Browser AI agents seen as bigger security risk than employees

SquareX warns that Browser AI Agents now pose greater security risks to firms than employees, due to their limited awareness and lack of training in spotting threats.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025

Artificial Intelligence

AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles

AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025

Hyperscale

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

PwC stories

Manufacturing

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor Chief of Staff to drive AI growth

Forterro appoints Alice Taylor as Chief of Staff to accelerate European expansion and lead its AI and cloud transformation strategy for industrial clients.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Oct 2025

Internet of Things

ECI Partners exits CSL with 3.5x return & new fund backing

ECI Partners has exited CSL with a 3.5x return, moving the firm into its first continuation fund to back ongoing growth in IoT connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025

Firewalls

Andrea Genschaw named Chief Financial Officer at GTT

Andrea Genschaw has joined GTT as Chief Financial Officer, bringing over 20 years' experience in telecoms and technology finance leadership.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Partner Programmes

Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO & board member

Invenio appoints Adam Feigin as CFO and board member, leveraging his 14 years of finance experience to support business growth and international expansion.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 16th Aug 2025

PwC

Ofload appoints Harmen Fredrikze as new Chief Financial Officer

Ofload has appointed Harmen Fredrikze as its new CFO to strengthen leadership amid growth, bringing over 20 years' experience in global tech and software firms.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jul 2025