Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 26

A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.

Grapple has surpassed AUD $500 million in processed invoices, reflecting a surge in demand for its financing solutions among Australian SMEs in 2024.

Cloud accounting firm iplicit is expanding its executive team in preparation for significant growth, aiming for £100m in annual recurring revenue by 2031.

Fivetran has joined forces with Microsoft to enhance data solutions, enabling enterprises to streamline AI and machine learning workloads securely.

Epicor has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Cloud ERP for Product-Centric Enterprises for the second year running.

Singapore's Secretlab partners with Fluent Commerce to upgrade its Order Management System, enhancing global digital operations for improved customer experience.

Guidewire has unveiled AI-enhanced underwriting and claims applications, aiming to boost insurance productivity with features like Claims Intel and Las Leñas.

A new report from NTT DATA reveals organisations are evolving from GenAI experimentation to strategic investments aimed at boosting business performance.

Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.

RedCompass Labs has launched AnalystAccelerator.ai, an AI solution designed to transform payment processes for banks, potentially automating 68% of projects.

TechWorks has appointed Jillian Hughes as Head of Semiconductors, aiming to advance the UK's £9.6 billion semiconductor industry on a global stage.

Tonaquint has announced the appointment of Jim Buie as CEO, aiming to enhance its data centre services in rapidly growing markets.

Scalare Partners has launched its trading on the ASX, marking it as Australia's first early-stage tech accelerator to list, raising AUD $4.3 million.

Kudosity has launched beta testing for Rich Communication Services in the Asia Pacific, inviting businesses to enhance customer engagement through innovative messaging.

Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

Zendesk unveils its AI Dynamic Pricing Plan, enabling businesses to flexibly invest in AI and automation to meet evolving service needs.

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Ping Identity has achieved a remarkable 31% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, now approaching USD $800 million amidst industry recognition.