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Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO
Marketing Technologies

Anne Tosky appointed Global Chief People Officer at ELMO

ELMO Software appoints Anne Tosky as Global Chief People Officer to lead people strategy amid expansion in Australia, New Zealand and the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 29th 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
Asia Pacific's manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities
Robotics

Asia Pacific's manufacturing boom raises demand for high-tech facilities

Asia Pacific's manufacturing surge in semiconductors, pharma, and renewables is transforming industrial property needs, demanding high-tech, specialised facilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025

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British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions
Risk & Compliance

British data leaders most willing to bet jobs on AI decisions

British data leaders are the most willing globally to trust AI decisions, with 85% ready to stake their jobs on AI-driven business choices.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression
Digital Transformation

La Fosse launches UNBOUND to boost women's tech progression

La Fosse has launched UNBOUND, a UK mentorship programme supporting women in tech with senior sponsorship and peer networks to boost career progression.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms
Data governance

AI risk outpaces oversight as BSI warns of governance gaps for firms

BSI warns many UK and global firms lack robust AI governance despite rising investment, risking operational failures and reputational damage amid growing AI use.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role
Digital Signage

PPDS promotes Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales role

PPDS has promoted Bruce Wyrwitzke to Senior Director of Sales for North America, advancing its expansion of Philips Professional Displays across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty
Data Protection

OpenAI partnership sparks debate on UK digital & AI sovereignty

OpenAI's new deal lets UK firms store AI data on British soil, sparking debate on digital sovereignty and balancing innovation with national control.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards
Artificial Intelligence

BC celebrates tech innovation with 2025 TIA awards

The 2025 Technology Impact Awards in Vancouver celebrated BC's tech innovation, spotlighting CAD $3bn deals and Clio's Deal of the Year win.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Oct 2025
Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres
Digital Transformation

Avison Young appoints Oliver Squires to lead UK data centres

Avison Young has appointed Oliver Squires to lead its UK & EMEA data centre sector, enhancing expertise amid booming demand and major UK investments.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand
Partner Programmes

Australian tech leaders struggle to fill rising AI job demand

Australian tech leaders report soaring demand for AI roles, with 92% seeking experts amid challenges like high salaries and talent shortages.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
Kao Data calls for decisive action to unlock USD $31b AI funding
Hyperscale

Kao Data calls for decisive action to unlock USD $31b AI funding

Kao Data urges swift action to unlock USD $31 billion pledged by tech giants, aiming to boost the UK's AI infrastructure and secure global leadership.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 25th Oct 2025
GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties
Semiconductors

GigaDevice opens Minato City office to boost Japan tech ties

GigaDevice has opened a new office in Minato City, Tokyo, to strengthen ties with Japan's semiconductor industry and boost local customer support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
Elemental Concept launches German office to drive EU expansion
Digital Transformation

Elemental Concept launches German office to drive EU expansion

Elemental Concept has launched a German office led by Georg Brunner to boost its expansion across Europe's largest ICT market, focusing on AI, cybersecurity, and cloud.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Oct 2025
AI tools reshape how Singapore retail investors approach markets
Artificial Intelligence

AI tools reshape how Singapore retail investors approach markets

Nearly one in three Singapore retail investors use AI tools for investing, far surpassing the global rate of 19%, with many valuing time-saving and tech potential.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI data centre cooling patents rise 50% amid energy concerns
Hyperscale

AI data centre cooling patents rise 50% amid energy concerns

AI data centre cooling patent filings have surged over 50% since 2019, reflecting efforts to tackle the rising energy demands of AI technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026
Ransomware

AI-driven cyber threats top concern for Europe's IT sector by 2026

Over half of European IT pros see AI-driven cyber threats as the top concern for 2026, yet only 14% feel very prepared to handle these risks, ISACA finds.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025