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Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Digital Transformation

Emergn appoints Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer for growth

Emergn has named Jaime Ruhl as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global expansion and enhance customer-focused solutions in emerging markets.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy
Edge Computing

ANZ businesses urged to prioritise AI readiness & strategy

ANZ business leaders urge prioritising AI readiness and strategy to harness its transformative potential and address key data and infrastructure challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges
Semiconductors

Cellular IoT shipments up 23% amid vendor challenges

Global cellular IoT module shipments rose 23% in Q1 2025 amid vendor shifts and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains and market dynamics.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust
Marketing Technologies

AI maturity in product data management boosts revenue & trust

A study shows 97% of firms have moved beyond AI pilots in product data management, boosting revenue and increasing customer trust in digital commerce.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions
DevOps

Deloitte promotes 32 new leaders across New Zealand divisions

Deloitte New Zealand has promoted 32 leaders, including 13 partners and 19 directors, across divisions reflecting its ongoing growth and expertise investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth
Partner Programmes

JAGGAER & BearingPoint extend alliance for APAC growth

JAGGAER and BearingPoint have expanded their alliance in APAC, enabling BearingPoint to resell JAGGAER's Source-to-Pay solutions across the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning
Partner Programmes

Wolters Kluwer launches new ESG tools for CBAM & planning

Wolters Kluwer unveils new ESG tools to aid firms with EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism compliance and integrate sustainability into financial planning.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jun 2025
Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion
Fintech

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as Chief Financial Officer for expansion

Chris Lowe joins Yaspa as full-time CFO to lead financial strategy during expansion into new markets and sectors across Europe.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions
Digital Transformation

BGF invests to boost PMC's global tech & commerce ambitions

BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Business strategy stories

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns
Hybrid Cloud

Singaporean CEOs invest in AI but struggle to realise returns

Despite growing AI investments, only 23% of Singaporean CEOs have seen expected returns, hindered by data and talent challenges, says IBM study.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Jul 2025
Decidr & Growth Faculty unveil AI Mentor for business leaders
Digital Transformation

Decidr & Growth Faculty unveil AI Mentor for business leaders

Decidr and Growth Faculty have launched AI Mentor, a platform giving business leaders 24/7 access to advice from top global leadership experts via AI-driven digital mentors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds
Digital Transformation

Australian marketers eager on AI but most lack readiness, report finds

Australian marketers show strong interest in AI, but 52% remain beginners with limited readiness, reveals the first AI Readiness Score report by ACAM.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Singapore firms take broad approach to complex global risks

Singapore firms face a uniquely complex risk landscape, adopting broad, balanced strategies to tackle cyber, climate, and geopolitical threats, says AlixPartners survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
Data Analytics

Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls

In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk's AI shift in CX strategy
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: Chris Donato on Zendesk's AI shift in CX strategy

Exclusive: Zendesk's Chris Donato says AI now drives customer loyalty, urging firms to adopt 'human-centric AI' or risk falling behind in CX.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation: How to go faster-without losing control

Digital transformation is vital for survival, but businesses must balance rapid innovation with strong governance to avoid costly risks and stay competitive.

By Nick Reed • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?
Fintech

How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?

Fintechs face tough scaling challenges amid market consolidation; data-driven strategies and strong trust are key to surviving and thriving.

By Matic Jug • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy
Digital Transformation

UK business leaders equate AI with utilities like water & energy

A survey finds 65% of UK business leaders rank AI as vital as water and energy, with 93% urging swift adoption alongside calls for thoughtful oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025