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Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud technology key to solving insurance industry issues

Cloud technology is revolutionising the insurance sector, with nearly 77% of Australian brokers feeling unprepared to boost productivity, warns JAVLN.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2024
Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society
Unified Communications

Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society

Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2024
Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director
Firewalls

Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director

Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director in Australia, aiming to fortify its cybersecurity support with Lipman's 25 years of IT industry expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2024

Global Stories

SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership
Partner Programmes

SentinelOne appoints Kris Day for Asia Pacific leadership

SentinelOne has appointed Kris Day as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Asia Pacific and Japan, based in Singapore, to drive regional growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Dec 2024
Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive: Lenovo's Kirat Khara discusses how AI is shaping the future of ANZ businesses

Kirat Khara of Lenovo discusses AI's rising influence in ANZ businesses, highlighting the urgency for channel partners to educate and maximise its potential.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns
IT Industry

SolarWinds survey reveals widening IT skills gap concerns

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals 41% of IT professionals are struggling to find qualified candidates, highlighting a significant skills gap in the industry.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2024
OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards
Unified Communications

OutSystems announces winners of 2024 Innovation Awards

OutSystems has announced the winners of its 2024 Innovation Awards and Build for the Future Hackathon, recognising leading advancements in low-code development.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2024
Sectigo launches pkimetal to streamline certificate linting
Unified Communications

Sectigo launches pkimetal to streamline certificate linting

Sectigo has launched pkimetal, an open-source tool to streamline certification compliance for Certification Authorities, addressing new industry standards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
Ransomware

Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records

Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 publicly disclosed incidents, marking a record-breaking month for cybercrime, according to Blackfog.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote
Robotics

Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils the revolutionary Rubin platform at NTU, forecasting a new AI-driven industrial revolution amidst enthusiastic local support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Jun 2024
Celonis appoints Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Unified Communications

Celonis appoints Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia & New Zealand

Celonis names Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing leadership in the APAC region and driving growth in key markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 21st May 2024
io.finnet launches io.vault, a solution for digital assets
Crypto

io.finnet launches io.vault, a solution for digital assets

Tech company io.finnet unveils io.vault, a pioneering self-custody solution for institutional digital asset management, already gaining traction with top industry players.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th May 2024
Global IT service industry to reach $2 trillion by 2028
Hyperscale

Global IT service industry to reach $2 trillion by 2028

Global IT service industry expenditure is set to reach $2 trillion in five years, though several obstacles may hamper growth, according to a new Forrester report.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hoonartek appoints Sunil Sharma as chief delivery officer
Artificial Intelligence

Hoonartek appoints Sunil Sharma as chief delivery officer

Hoonartek has appointed Sunil Sharma as its new Chief Delivery Officer, tasked with enhancing delivery operations and client satisfaction.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Dec 2024
AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey
Unified Communications

AI adoption prioritised in UK cloud strategy survey

A survey by Red Hat reveals 88% of UK IT managers prioritise AI adoption in cloud strategies, with 98% deeming cloud investment vital by 2025.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024
New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
IT Industry

New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers

As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024
Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group
Digital Transformation

Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group

Nicolas Schwarzpaul has been appointed CEO of dataglobal Group, effective 1 July 2024, succeeding Dr Christian Uhl, who steps down at his request.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024