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Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Supply Chain

Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer

Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance
Data Protection

iWorkplace Elements launched in Australia to aid 365 compliance

Professional Advantage launches iWorkplace Elements in Australia, a digital workspace solution for SMBs using Microsoft 365 to improve information management and compliance.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy
Network Infrastructure

Lisa Ergun appointed to lead Dell's UK channel PC strategy

Dell Technologies appoints Lisa Ergun as UK Channel Lead to boost partners amid major PC refresh cycle and AI-focused IT market growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Unified Communications

AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos

Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data
Data Analytics

Tuned Global & Zetaris join to offer real-time music data

Tuned Global and Zetaris partner to offer real-time, AI-driven music streaming analytics without data migration, boosting insights and combating fraud.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth
Document Management

Shipping industry urged to boost AI adoption for growth

The global shipping industry is urged to adopt artificial intelligence to enhance productivity, with only 28% currently utilising the technology, warns Brian Hack.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives
Digital Transformation

New Relic revamps partner programme with AI & incentives

New Relic enhances its partner programme with financial incentives, AI training, and new certifications to boost enterprise growth and AI adoption worldwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data
Data Analytics

Onix launches Wingspan agentic AI to modernise enterprise data

Onix launches Wingspan, an agentic AI platform designed to modernise enterprise data and accelerate domain-specific AI adoption, boosting productivity and insights.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific
Storage

Cloudian announces key leadership changes in Asia Pacific

Cloudian has appointed Anna Christensen as Head of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, with Victoria Meldrum taking her previous role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

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Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Marketing Technologies

Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize

Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024
Malware

Southeast Asian firms face surge in ransomware attacks in 2024

Southeast Asia faced 400 daily ransomware attacks in 2024, with Indonesia hit hardest and Malaysia seeing a 153% surge, Kaspersky reports.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push
Software-as-a-Service

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman to lead Australia growth push

Quanton appoints Chris Wyman as Head of Growth in Australia to boost AI and automation services, aiding businesses in saving five million hours annually.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears
Phishing

Australians warned of rising election scams as poll nears

Cyber experts warn Australian voters to beware election scams ahead of the federal poll, predicting tactics similar to those seen in the US as threats rise.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services
Risk & Compliance

Citation Group acquires foundU to strengthen SME services

Citation Group has acquired Brisbane-based foundU to boost its workforce management services for Australian SMEs, enhancing compliance and payroll solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push
Digital Transformation

ClearCourse acquires Computers for Flooring in Welsh push

ClearCourse has acquired Cardiff-based Computers for Flooring, expanding its UK reach with software managing GBP £180m in flooring sales annually.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government
Customer Experience

Australians spend 9.8 million hours on hold to government

A new study reveals 57% of Australians say better government customer service could sway their vote, with 9.8 million hours spent on hold to agencies in 2024.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
AI & personalisation drive new luxury demand in Aussie dining
Data Analytics

AI & personalisation drive new luxury demand in Aussie dining

Research shows 65% of Australian restaurants use AI to enhance personalisation, boost efficiency, and meet rising consumer expectations in hospitality.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025
Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth
Digital Transformation

Nutrivend selects Orderwise Cloud to boost online growth

Nutrivend adopts Forterro's Orderwise Cloud to boost online sales, streamline warehouse management, and enhance stock visibility across its UK sports nutrition network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025