Chief Information Officer (CIO) stories - Page 4
Nasuni bolsters executive team amid global hybrid cloud push
Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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saas
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storage
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data protection
Nasuni appoints three new executives to boost talent, IT, and security as it expands global hybrid cloud storage services and accelerates growth.
Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds
Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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data protection
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ransomware
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data privacy
Over 90 per cent of Australian firms hit by ransomware last year paid the demanded ransom, as attackers increasingly target backup and cloud systems, a report reveals.
Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs
Wed, 28th May 2025
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private cloud
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.
Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement
Thu, 22nd May 2025
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digital transformation
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hcm
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ai
Nexthink research reveals 93% of IT leaders back merging IT and HR to boost productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction within five years.
Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution
Mon, 12th May 2025
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storage
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
Pure Storage and Nutanix team up to offer a cutting-edge solution combining cloud infrastructure and FlashArray storage for ANZ enterprises' virtualisation needs.
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Wed, 7th May 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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ai
A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Tue, 29th Apr 2025
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malware
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ransomware
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digital transformation
Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.
Exclusive: How Oracle's AI agents are driving a new era of enterprise automation
Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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rpa
Oracle's AI agents are revolutionising enterprise automation, delivering significant efficiency gains and cost reductions, particularly for finance teams.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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uc
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Australian firms embrace Agentic AI to boost productivity
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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genai
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ai
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agentic ai
More than half of Australian firms have embraced Agentic AI to counteract declining productivity, with expectations of significant operational efficiencies ahead.
UiPath unveils AI-enhanced Test Cloud to boost productivity
Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
UiPath has launched Test Cloud, an AI-powered software testing service, promising to significantly enhance tester productivity and cut costs.
Healius completes IT overhaul with VECTEC, saves AUD $10m
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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netapp
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modernisation
Healius has successfully completed a major IT transformation with VECTEC to modernise its infrastructure, aiming for AUD $10 million in cost savings and improved AI diagnostics.
Wisr appoints first Chief Innovation Officer Álvaro Carpio
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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fintech
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leadership
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job moves
Wisr has appointed Álvaro Carpio Colón as its first Chief Innovation Officer, aiming to enhance technology-led financial solutions for Australians.
Extreme Networks appoints Anisha Vaswani as new CICO
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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saas
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cx
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martech
Extreme Networks has appointed Anisha Vaswani as its inaugural Chief Information and Customer Officer, aimed at aligning IT strategy with business growth.
Fortinet enhances OT Security Platform with new updates
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Fortinet has unveiled significant upgrades to its OT Security Platform, aimed at bolstering the defence of critical infrastructure against escalating cyberthreats.
Keepit report highlights crucial role of data governance
Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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dr
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data privacy
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ai
Keepit's latest report underscores the vital role of data governance in enhancing cyber resilience amid rising AI usage and cybersecurity threats.
Commvault appoints Ha Hoang as Chief Information Officer
Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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hcm
Commvault has appointed Ha Hoang as the new Chief Information Officer, bringing over 25 years of experience in enterprise technology transformations.
Western Digital completes Flash business separation move
Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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ai
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Western Digital has finalised the separation of its Flash business, marking a major milestone as it sets its sights on future data storage innovations.
Veeam adds Hyper-V support to data platform premium edition
Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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dr
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migration
Veeam Software has unveiled orchestration features for Microsoft Hyper-V within its Data Platform Premium, enhancing disaster recovery and migration processes.