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Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research
Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth in global AI optimism league, says IFS research

Australia ranks fourth globally in AI optimism, surpassing the USA and UK, says a new IFS study. Skill investment drives positivity towards AI adoption.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions
Digital Entertainment

Bango study reveals US shoppers struggle with retail subscriptions

A Bango study reveals that 66% of US shoppers find retail subscriptions unaffordable, with 76% desiring a single app to manage all their subscriptions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia
Firewalls

Cysurance & Sophos expand cyber protection program to Australia

Cysurance partners with Sophos to bring its successful US cyber protection program to Australia, offering enhanced ransomware protection and cyber-insurance policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict
Data Analytics

Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
Expansion

HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian

HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Westcon-Comstor & Infoblox team up for AWS Marketplace boost
Hyperscale

Westcon-Comstor & Infoblox team up for AWS Marketplace boost

Westcon-Comstor teams up with Infoblox to offer cloud security services on AWS Marketplace, targeting enhanced growth for channel partners in EMEA regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034
Storage

Distributed cloud market to surge USD $15.5 billion by 2034

The distributed cloud market is set to grow from USD $5.8 billion in 2024 to USD $15.5 billion by 2034, driven by rising IoT device adoption and edge computing demand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors
Supply Chain

Study: AI adoption surges in high-growth supply chain sectors

Nearly half of companies in manufacturing, logistics, and retail view escalating costs as their main supply chain challenge, a study by Epicor and Nucleus Research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as new president & CEO
Storage

Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as new president & CEO

Qumulo appoints Douglas Gourlay as CEO and President, tasking the former Arista Networks exec with driving the next growth phase amid AI and cloud innovations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts
Unified Communications

Enterprise IoT market hits USD $269 billion amid growth shifts

The enterprise IoT market hit USD $269 billion in 2023, with 15% growth. Expected deceleration in 2024 due to economic concerns could shift investment focus to software.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round
Firewalls

Redactive AI secures $11.5 million in seed funding round

Redactive AI secures $11.5M in seed funding to revolutionise enterprise AI with a focus on security and permissions, attracting key venture firms.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2024
Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn
Unified Communications

Growth forecast for smart city kiosk market to reach USD $93.7bn

The global smart city kiosk market is set for robust growth, expanding from USD $26.9 billion in 2023 to USD $93.7 billion by 2034, with a 12.2% CAGR, per Future Market Insights.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development
Hyperscale

Verne appoints Maureen Leary as VP of Business Development

Verne appoints Maureen Leary as Vice President of Business Development, leveraging her experience from AWS and Akamai to drive expansion and sustainability efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Abhinav Garg joins CAST to lead Indian operations
Digital Transformation

Abhinav Garg joins CAST to lead Indian operations

CAST appoints Abhinav Garg as Senior VP and GM for India, highlighting its focus on the growing need for custom-built software in the region's expansive IT sector.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces
Artificial Intelligence

Freshworks report highlights strong AI adoption in APAC workplaces

Freshworks' Global AI Workplace Report reveals that 55% of employees globally are using AI tools, with 70% in APAC region using AI weekly.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
Fintech

Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses

Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

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Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Report reveals global struggles in vulnerability response

A new Intigriti report reveals that 75% of firms worldwide fail to address critical vulnerabilities within 24 hours, risking severe repercussions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director
Enterprise Content Management

Kudosity names Victoria Whitby as new managing director

Kudosity appoints seasoned tech executive Victoria Whitby as new managing director to drive growth starting July 2024, marking a key milestone for expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024