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IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech
AI Security

IWD 2022: Crowdstrike comments on supporting women in tech

Tech industry must offer flexible working options & actively recruit female students to attract more women. Mentoring & support crucial for retention.

By Brearna Leopold • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology
Leadership

IWD 2022: Achievers manager discusses gender inequalities in technology

IT Industry Must Act to Attract More Women, as Pay Gaps and Gender Imbalance Persist, says Workplace Gender Equality Agency.

By Emma Harvie • 5 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2022
Why HR is becoming increasingly more strategic for business
Human Capital Management

Why HR is becoming increasingly more strategic for business

Data-driven decision-making, employee experiences and the rise of HXM. The function of HR is becoming far more strategic to businesses.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Smith Brothers Media
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Smith Brothers Media

Digital agency Smith Brothers Media's CEO, James Smith, discusses the impact of The Great Resignation on businesses in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Feb 2022
Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022
Digital Transformation

Gartner's top 10 government technology trends for 2022

Gartner has identified the top 10 government tech trends for 2022, advising leaders on digital transformation and mitigating disruption risks.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Feb 2022
The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton
Digital Transformation

The coaching platform that's worked with Coca Cola, Lacoste and European Bank acquires Klaiton

CoachHub has acquired the coaching division of market leader Klaiton, consolidating its position in digital coaching.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
Aqua Security signs sales leader to drive APAC expansion
Digital Transformation

Aqua Security signs sales leader to drive APAC expansion

Aqua Securityhas announced the appointment of sales veteran Robert D'Amico as area vice president for APJ to lead aggressive expansion across the region.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Feb 2022
VMware welcomes new leadership to accelerate multi-cloud strategy
Virtualisation

VMware welcomes new leadership to accelerate multi-cloud strategy

VMware has announced the appointment of two executives to the company's Go-To-Market Leadership team to advance its digital business model.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Feb 2022
70% of ANZ companies struggle with hybrid work - ADAPT
Hybrid & Remote Work

70% of ANZ companies struggle with hybrid work - ADAPT

ADAPT has called on Australian digital leaders to adopt five practices to improve employee experience amidst severe and lasting skills shortages.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Feb 2022
'Unacceptably slow' diversity progress within company boards - Deloitte
Deloitte

'Unacceptably slow' diversity progress within company boards - Deloitte

While the number of women on company boards is rising, it could take more than 20 years to achieve equal parity.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
LogicMonitor's leadership transition marks a new phase in the company's trajectory
Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor's leadership transition marks a new phase in the company's trajectory

LogicMonitor announces leadership transition with Christina Kosmowski as CEO and Kevin McGibben as executive chairman. New C-level executives also appointed.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Jan 2022
Secureworks invests in APAC team with new director and head of channel
Leadership

Secureworks invests in APAC team with new director and head of channel

Secureworks has appointed Demetrios Georgiou as director of APAC and Murray Whitlocke-Jones as head of channel as it continues to expand across the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Nov 2021
ExtraHop grows ANZ team with first channel manager for the region
Partner Programmes

ExtraHop grows ANZ team with first channel manager for the region

ExtraHop appoints Tanya Hovagimian as ANZ channel manager to oversee sales, solutions strategies and market development.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Nov 2021
IDC: Top 10 predictions for CIOs in lead up to 2026
Risk & Compliance

IDC: Top 10 predictions for CIOs in lead up to 2026

CIOs will face mounting pressure to co-create new business models and outcomes through collaborative governance and tech-based empowerment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report
Deloitte

Top 3 actions of progressive CIOs, according to Workday and Deloitte report

CIOs are accelerating finance transformation strategies by at least a year, according to a report by Workday and Deloitte Global.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
The majority of ANZ businesses believe observability is essential, only a handful use it
Data Analytics

The majority of ANZ businesses believe observability is essential, only a handful use it

While 92% of ANZ respondents believe observability is essential and strategic to their business, only 25% have fully developed observability practices.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Lenovo adds to APAC team, ramps up regional growth plan
Lenovo

Lenovo adds to APAC team, ramps up regional growth plan

Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group (ISG) has appointed new leaders in the Central Asia Pacific region to drive business growth and customer confidence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021