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Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million
Data Protection

Qualtrics bolsters AI leadership team & pledges USD $500 million

Qualtrics appoints AI veterans and pledges USD $500 million to advance purpose-built AI for transforming customer and employee experience management.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
ControlUp launches custom dashboards for digital experience insight
Data Analytics

ControlUp launches custom dashboards for digital experience insight

ControlUp has launched customisable dashboards in its ONE platform, offering real-time and historical data insights to enhance digital employee experience management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ
Firewalls

Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ

Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan
Data Analytics

Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Oct 2025

Stories from Other Regions

HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech
Unified Communications

HR Crowd ranked 16th as demand grows for strategic HR tech

HR Crowd, a specialist HR tech consultancy, has swiftly grown to rank 16th on the AFR Fast Starters 2025, driven by demand for strategic HR solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support
Fintech

Freshworks unveils AI features to boost UK enterprise support

Freshworks launches new AI tools in the UK to streamline customer support and IT management, boosting efficiency and cutting manual tasks for enterprises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
The importance of simplifying IT: enterprise capability without the complexity
Digital Transformation

The importance of simplifying IT: enterprise capability without the complexity

IT leaders now prioritise simple, effective technology over flashy AI, seeking quick, practical outcomes that enhance customer and employee experiences.

By Ian Tickle • 5 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent
Human Capital Management

Workplace tech issues cost Aussie firms time, money & talent

Australian firms lose 1.3 workdays monthly per employee to tech issues, causing revenue losses and higher staff turnover, says new industry research.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian firms value branding but fail to invest with discipline
Customer Experience

Australian firms value branding but fail to invest with discipline

Despite 81% of Australian business leaders valuing branding as vital, only 16% plan to boost investment, revealing a gap between belief and action.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain
Human Capital Management

Singapore HR leaders embrace AI but automation risks remain

Two-thirds of routine HR tasks in Singapore will be automated by 2026, but concerns over AI fairness and compliance linger among leaders.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment
Customer Experience

Australian CEOs value branding but lack structured investment

A survey of 164 Australian CEOs finds 81% value branding, yet only 16% plan to boost brand investment, highlighting a gap in structured brand management.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
WorkBuzz launches AI tool to decode employee survey feedback
Human Capital Management

WorkBuzz launches AI tool to decode employee survey feedback

WorkBuzz has launched Perspectives, an AI tool that swiftly decodes employee survey feedback into actionable insights for business leaders and HR teams.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event
Fintech

Dyna.Ai to showcase real-world finance AI at Singapore event

Dyna.Ai will showcase its AI tools for finance at Singapore Fintech Festival 2025, highlighting real-world applications driving efficiency and growth in the sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025
Unified Communications

Manhattan Associates named top five Singapore workplace for 2025

Manhattan Associates has been ranked among Singapore's top five workplaces for 2025, with all employees reporting a positive and inclusive work environment.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Nov 2025
Direct AI experience driving optimism among US logistics staff
Human Capital Management

Direct AI experience driving optimism among US logistics staff

Direct AI experience boosts optimism among 60% of US logistics staff, with 93% of frequent users viewing AI's impact positively in freight operations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Nov 2025
How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience
Digital Transformation

How AI is transforming the way we measure employee experience

AI is revolutionising employee experience measurement in UK firms, shifting from annual surveys to real-time insights that boost morale and retention.

By Ian Tickle • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Zapier names Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to lead culture shift
Human Capital Management

Zapier names Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to lead culture shift

Zapier has named Brandon Sammut as its first Chief People & AI Transformation Officer to champion a culture-first approach to AI adoption and workplace change.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Oct 2025
AI delivers measurable returns for nearly all Aussie finance teams
Data Analytics

AI delivers measurable returns for nearly all Aussie finance teams

Nearly all Australian finance teams using AI and automation report measurable benefits, including productivity and revenue growth, finds new research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025