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Ultra Commerce acquires Comestri to expand eCommerce solutions
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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saas
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payment technologies
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ecommerce
Ultra Commerce has acquired Comestri, aiming to merge Comestri's SaaS eCommerce platform with Ultra Commerce’s broad solutions suite, enhancing client services.
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Swoop sells Voicehub to Pivotel for AU$9 million in strategic decision
Tue, 11th Jun 2024
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uc
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customers
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telco
Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.
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UK firms boost board-level cyber security roles by 55%
Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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uc
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advanced persistent threat protection
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electoral commission
Board-level cyber security representation in the UK is up 55% among critical national infrastructure sectors, according to Bridewell. This growth reflects the increasing threat landscape, with central government organisations seeing the most significant rise in secure governance.
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Australian firms see gap in AI readiness - Vision vs Reality
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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strategy
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leadership
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transparency
A new WE Communications study reveals Australian firms' struggle to turn AI enthusiasm into action, highlighting gaps in readiness, strategy, and internal communication.
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RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as Vice President
Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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data protection
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data analytics
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casb
RestorePoint.ai appoints Shawn Hank as VP of Solution Architecture, aiming to boost the modularity, scalability, and security of its secure managed data services.
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Endava accelerates Australian growth with key acquisitions
Wed, 5th Jun 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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supply chain & logistics
Endava restructures leadership and strategy post-acquisition of Mudbath and DEK Technologies, enhancing its Australian capabilities for significant digital transformation growth.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave: text mining platforms
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Medallia emerges as a leader in The Forrester Wave: Text Mining and Analytics Platforms, Q2 2024 report, excelling in Vision, Innovation, and Adoption.
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Maddie Basso appointed Yahoo Australia's Head of Commercial
Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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partner programmes
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yahoo
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resellers
Yahoo Australia has named Maddie Basso as Head of Commercial to lead its commercial strategy, emphasising growth in joint business partnerships and enhancing ad services.
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Medallia named leader in Forrester Wave for text analytics
Fri, 31st May 2024
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cx
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martech
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hcm
Medallia has been named a leader in Forrester’s Text Mining and Analytics Platforms Q2 2024, praised for its vision, innovation, and comprehensive AI-powered analytics.
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Trustly reports robust growth with US$58 billion in transactions
Thu, 30th May 2024
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fintech
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strategy
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blackrock
Trustly’s 2023 annual report reveals a 79% surge in transactions, totaling US$58 billion, and a 51% rise in operating profit, driven by its expanded presence and strategic acquisitions in Europe.
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Logpoint names Mikkel Drucker as new CEO to drive growth
Thu, 30th May 2024
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saas
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malware
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data protection
Logpoint appoints Mikkel Drucker as CEO to drive growth in Europe’s SIEM market, focusing on mid-sized organisations and MSSPs, enhancing its cybersecurity solutions.
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Chook earns global acclaim at Webbys & Australian Web Awards
Mon, 27th May 2024
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personal computing devices
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apple
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awards
Strategy and design agency Chook have been honoured at the 28th Annual Webby Awards and the Australian Web Awards for their transformative work on HOYTS websites.
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Privacy key to building trust in AI, say experts
Wed, 22nd May 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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microsoft
Experts highlight that building trust in AI through stringent privacy measures is essential for New Zealand businesses to harness AI's transformational potential.
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Kore.ai named leader in Forrester Wave for conversational AI
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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martech
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omnichannel
Kore.ai has been named a Leader in the Forrester Wave for Conversational AI for Customer Service, Q2 2024, excelling in strategy and current offerings.
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Diligent unveils ERM dashboard with Moody's market data integration
Fri, 17th May 2024
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risk & compliance
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strategy
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diligent
Diligent unveils an innovative ERM dashboard powered by Moody’s market data, offering CROs, CFOs, and risk professionals a holistic view of external risks.
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AI adoption soars as APAC social media teams face resource gaps
Wed, 15th May 2024
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ai
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ai models
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instagram
Businesses in APAC are relying more on AI to handle social media, with 55% viewing it as essential amidst resource limitations, says a Meltwater report.
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Gen AI worth $115bn to Australia's economy but hurdles remain, says study
Wed, 8th May 2024
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ai models
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strategy
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data management
Despite 97% of Australian C-suite IT leaders using Gen AI, hurdles include sourcing, protecting and preparing data, with calls for a Chief AI Officer to manage challenges.
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Exclusive: Analysing the trends of today with Thoughtworks
Tue, 7th May 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Thoughtworks CTO Scott Shaw discusses the company's 30-year evolution, its impact on tech strategies, and the increasing importance of AI in their influential Technology Radar report.
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Exclusive: How Wasabi Technology is tackling dynamic object storage
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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storage
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data protection
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digital transformation
Wasabi Technology's leadership reveals how their first-class object storage responds to unique ANZ cloud challenges and global industry trends.
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FPT unveils strategic vision embracing AI & green transformation
Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
FPT Corporation lays out a new strategy targeting AI, Automotive, Semiconductors, Digital and Green Transformation, positioning Vietnam as a leading global hub for business and innovation.