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Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls
EduTech

Research finds Kiwis prefer real backdrops in video calls

New research from Natural Paint Co. has found that 74% of Kiwis prefer seeing a natural background behind people during video meetings.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Jul 2022

Global Stories

Founders stories

Skafold appoints Steve Vallas as Senior Technology Advisor
Blockchain

Skafold appoints Steve Vallas as Senior Technology Advisor

Former CEO of Blockchain Australia, Steve Vallas, has been appointed as the new Senior Technology Advisor for Skafold.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022
Versa Networks recognised as Leader in Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN
Network Infrastructure

Versa Networks recognised as Leader in Magic Quadrant for SD-WAN

The company has been positioned as a Leader for its ability to execute and convey completeness of vision in the Magic Quadrant.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Bluesky launches Snowflake innovation to optimise workloads
Data Analytics

Bluesky launches Snowflake innovation to optimise workloads

Bluesky has formally launched with its first product that provides greater visibility into Snowflake workload usage and costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2022
Ndevr appoints Tom Devine as CEO
Supply Chain

Ndevr appoints Tom Devine as CEO

Ndevr, Oracle's consulting partner, has welcomed Tom Devine as its new CEO, taking over from Maureen Clifford who will focus on Ndevr's mid-market division.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2022
SAS awards Zencos as the 2022 ANZ Partner of the Year
Partner Programmes

SAS awards Zencos as the 2022 ANZ Partner of the Year

SAS has recognised US-based financial crimes and data consulting firm Zencos with the 2022 Australia and New Zealand Partner of the Year award.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
ValueFlow and FLI announce capital alliance for enhanced channel outcomes
Fintech

ValueFlow and FLI announce capital alliance for enhanced channel outcomes

ValueFlow and Founder Led Investments (FLI) have formed a capital alliance to expand ValueFlow's business in Australia and Asia Pacific.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2022
SaaS sector in NZ thriving as a result of trans -Tasman partnerships
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS sector in NZ thriving as a result of trans -Tasman partnerships

New Zealand's SaaS sector set to generate NZD$20bn for economy, with Microsoft highlighting importance of trans-Tasman partnership.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Aug 2022
Snyk launches cloud security solution for DevSecOps teams
Cloud Security

Snyk launches cloud security solution for DevSecOps teams

Snyk unveils Snyk Cloud, a comprehensive cloud security solution designed by and for developers, following the acquisition of Fugue.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Runecast's award-winning platform future-proofs businesses
Virtualisation

Runecast's award-winning platform future-proofs businesses

Runecast provides both security and operations teams with what a few industry experts have called a 'must-have' solution.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Jul 2022
Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO
eCommerce

Teltrac Communications appoints Bart Brichau as CEO

Bart Brichau has been appointed as new CEO of the company. An experienced business leader, Brichau will succeed acting CEO Michael Myles.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Jul 2022
Quinbrook launches $2.5 billion 'Supernode' 800MW data storage project
Hyperscale

Quinbrook launches $2.5 billion 'Supernode' 800MW data storage project

Quinbrook says the new Supernode will be one of the largest permit-approved data storage campus projects in the Southern Hemisphere.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2022
Start Beyond appoints Angus Stevens as CEO
EduTech

Start Beyond appoints Angus Stevens as CEO

Start Beyond promotes Angus Stevens to CEO, tasked with building new partnerships and projects; one of the first is a VR therapy for autistic youth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022

Stories from Other Regions

Founders stories

SRA appoints Tim Chopping as CEO
Australian Information Industry Association

SRA appoints Tim Chopping as CEO

Founder of SRA, Steven Rowe, steps down as CEO, passing the position to Tim Chopping, SRA's former Sales, Marketing and People Executive Manager.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Accounting practice PKF sees a digital future with acquisition
Digital Transformation

Accounting practice PKF sees a digital future with acquisition

PKF, a top 10 accounting firm in Australia, has merged with NetSuite partner OnlineOne to enhance their digital offerings for customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2022
Findex appoints Tony Roussos & Matt Games as Co-CEOs
Macquarie Bank

Findex appoints Tony Roussos & Matt Games as Co-CEOs

Findex, a wealth management company in Australia, appoints Co-CEOs to take advantage of opportunities emerging from the Hayne Royal Commission.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2022
Mx51 appoints Jo Newton as people & culture head
Fintech

Mx51 appoints Jo Newton as people & culture head

Fintech mx51 hires Jo Newton as People and Culture Head due to rapid growth, leveraging her hiring expertise in the tight Australian tech talent market.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2022