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IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.

Affinity Payroll promotes Joel Smith to CEO as the company plans to triple its business size in three years, focusing on new markets and innovative solutions.

Ecommpay launches a new feature allowing merchants to collect recurring PayPal payments, enhancing subscription-based business models like meal kits and pay TV.

Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.

Canon triumphs at drupa 2024, surpassing sales targets despite fewer visitors. The Core exhibit captivates 6,000+ guests with immersive printing innovations.

Amazon Global Selling Singapore's 2024 trend report highlights robust growth in cross-border e-commerce, projecting B2C export revenue to more than double.

A study by Playground xyz reveals key insights into how minimal ad viewing durations on platforms like Instagram and TikTok affect brand outcomes.

Australian workers are embracing AI, with 67% using it weekly and saving at least three hours, finds Freshworks 2024 Global AI Workplace report.

Creatio secures USD $200 million in funding, reaching a USD $1.2 billion valuation. Led by Sapphire Ventures, this investment will bolster global expansion and AI innovation.

The depreciation of Indonesia's rupiah by 5.67% in 2024 may lead to higher smartphone prices, as 78.6% of consumers express concerns about cost increases, a SEQARA survey reveals.

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

Affinda Group secures USD $10 million in latest funding round, raising total to USD $22.9 million over 18 months, and now valued at USD $120 million.

Nebula Global Services has landed ninth place on the FEBE Growth 100 list for 2024, applauded for its commitment to sustainable and ethical IT services.

In the face of economic uncertainty and global competition, retailers are turning to multichannel marketing to engage customers, boost sales, and enhance ROI.

Epicor acquires KYKLO to boost its AI-driven ERP vision, enabling manufacturers, distributors, and retailers to offer enhanced digital experiences and drive growth.

JLL boosts its data centre services in Japan by appointing Fuminiro Asaki, Masue Suzuki, and Andrew Dolan to lead its enhanced platform, meeting rising investor demand.

HSBC and BNY Mellon join Quantexa's Lighthouse Programme to deploy Q Assist, a context-aware generative AI suite, debuting at London Tech Week to optimise financial services.

Arrow Electronics has clinched the Distribution Partner of the Year award at the 2024 Rubrik Global Partner Awards, highlighting its excellence in delivering innovative data security solutions.

Finance professionals lead AI adoption, with 63% utilising it for fraud detection and risk management. Marketing and sales show lower usage at 27% and 19%.

With human attention spans plummeting to eight seconds, brands must innovate to capture and retain audiences. How can they ensure they're truly winning this race?.