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Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Virtualisation

Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability

Rising AI and cloud traffic is pushing demand for tools that can spot threats and performance issues across hybrid networks, IDC says.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail
Digital Transformation

Why operational debt accumulates long before systems fail

Growing firms are finding that manual workarounds and extra controls quietly raise costs long before any system actually breaks.

By Annexa • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses
Customer Relationship Management

Thryv launches AI lead tool for ANZ small businesses

Many small firms are missing sales because slow follow-up lets prospects cool before they can be converted, Thryv says.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer
Firewalls

Portnox names Jonathan Skinner as Chief Marketing Officer

The hire comes as Portnox targets larger enterprises shifting away from legacy access tools and toward certificate-based, passwordless security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn
Fintech

Wise plans Nasdaq move as balances hit GBP £29.4bn

Higher balances and faster transfers are helping Wise deepen its cross-border network as it prepares a Nasdaq primary listing in 2026.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Intuit names Xero veteran Matthew Miles to lead APAC

The hire sharpens Intuit's APAC push as it adapts QuickBooks and Mailchimp to local tax and compliance demands across the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth
Software-as-a-Service

Zoom appoints Frank Skiffington to lead ANZ growth

The hire puts a veteran sales executive in charge as Zoom seeks deeper partner ties and wider customer uptake across Australia and New Zealand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer
Digital Transformation

Customer Science names first Chief Operating Officer

The new role is aimed at helping the Sydney-based firm scale beyond Australia as demand rises for AI and digital transformation projects.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026

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Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
Customer Experience

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

The deal gives Redsquid nearly 80 more staff and more than GBP £8 million in revenue as it deepens its UK education technology push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
Pi Data Centres to open first Mumbai site with JLL
Hyperscale

Pi Data Centres to open first Mumbai site with JLL

The new 3MW Central Mumbai site will give Pi Data Centres a foothold in India’s financial hub as demand for AI and cloud capacity rises.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
Customer Relationship Management

The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't

Businesses that fail to turn data, automation and integration into action risk slower growth, missed leads and weaker customer experiences.

By Lovan • 6 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups
Partner Programmes

What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups

Startups can trim overheads and still project a credible image, with virtual offices also suiting remote teams and expansion plans.

By Chirag Solanki • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
DevOps

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
What sustainable SEO success really involves
Data Analytics

What sustainable SEO success really involves

Businesses risk losing rankings unless SEO is treated as an ongoing system that builds authority, stability and trust over time.

By Alex Whitaker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director
Software-as-a-Service

Webtrends Optimize appoints Samantha Bessant as Customer Success Director

Customer delivery will be central as the British software firm scales its client operations after a 41% rise in new accounts last year.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor
Digital Transformation

QuSecure appoints Tom Lounibos as strategic advisor

Demand for quantum-safe encryption is accelerating as regulators and large enterprises race to replace vulnerable standards before quantum threats emerge.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Cynomi launches AI agents for MSP cybersecurity work
Software-as-a-Service

Cynomi launches AI agents for MSP cybersecurity work

MSPs could cut reliance on scarce security experts as Cynomi embeds AI to draft reports, policies and remediation plans.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026