Australian Stories

Salesforce study: AI a top priority for Australian executives

A YouGov survey for Salesforce reveals 81% of Australian business leaders prioritise generative AI, with 50% already having clear strategies and 42% developing them.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Australian businesses face infrastructure challenges with Gen AI

A new survey by Console Connect highlights that rapid adoption of generative AI could strain existing infrastructure, with Australian firms facing the most concern.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Customer Experience

Auctane appoints Ciubotariu as CTO & Lombardi as CFO

Auctane has appointed Nick Ciubotariu as Chief Technology Officer and Sal Lombardi as Chief Financial Officer to drive its growth and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Veeam names Niraj Tolia new CTO after acquiring Alcion

Veeam appoints former Alcion co-founder Niraj Tolia as new CTO to drive product strategy, integrating AI-driven solutions to bolster data resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024

Edge Computing

Titans of Tech - Kip Compton of Fastly

Kip Compton, Fastly's CPO since January 2023, is leveraging his extensive tech background to innovate and expand the edge cloud provider's market reach.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Sep 2024

Supply Chain

Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Officers

Businesses urged to appoint Chief Sustainability Technology Officers to drive the integration of sustainability across business and tech strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024

Hyperscale

Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as new Chief Technology Officer

Yahoo appoints Valeri Liborski as CTO, betting on his vast experience from Microsoft, Amazon, and HelloFresh to drive AI advancements and engineering excellence.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Data Protection

The alignment of CMO and CTO goals in the new era of data collaboration

In the post-digital age, aligning CMO and CTO goals through Data Clean Rooms offers a secure balance between innovative data usage and stringent privacy compliance.

By Richard Knott • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Supply Chain

Exclusive: SAS CTO discusses generative models, global reach

SAS CTO Bryan Harris details their billion-dollar investments in AI, advancements in generative models, and significant global industry impacts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Aug 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Lenovo names Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, forms tech group

Lenovo names Dr. Tolga Kurtoglu as new CTO, succeeding Dr. Yong Rui, who will head the new Emerging Technology Group to drive AI and innovation forward.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Sat, 27th Jul 2024

Marketing Technologies

AppScenic launches new AI tools for eCommerce automation

ECommerce platform AppScenic has launched AI tools using OpenAI's API to help retailers optimise product pages, marketing, and SEO, streamlining store management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Digital transformation in utilities hampered by leadership conflict

A new IFS study shows only 20% of utilities firms have completed digital transformation, despite AI being a top priority.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Qualys launches report to tackle tech debt & cyber risks

Qualys has launched a no-cost Tech Debt Report to help organisations identify and mitigate cyber risks from outdated technology.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Human Capital Management

GoodHabitz strengthens leadership with key appointments

GoodHabitz has appointed Chris Chen as Chief Technology Officer and Sandrien Boogaard as HR Director, emphasising the fusion of technology and people.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Oct 2024

Data Privacy

AI-driven CatalyX upgrade revolutionises corporate learning

Enparadigm's AI-driven CatalyX upgrade aims to revolutionise corporate learning through personalised, real-time simulations, enhancing skill transfer and scalability.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2024

Unified Communications

One New Zealand appoints Kieran Byrne as new CTO

One NZ, previously Vodafone NZ, appoints Kieran Byrne as CTO after Tony Baird's 14-year tenure. Byrne to lead networks, cybersecurity, and IT operations.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024

Virtualisation

Kyle Hill promoted to CTO to spearhead AI at ANS

ANS promotes Kyle Hill to CTO, enhancing its AI and digitalisation strategies. Hill's tenure begins 1 October 2024, steering the company's tech advancements.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2024

Network Infrastructure

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new Chief Operating Officer

Kao Data appoints Pete Judson as new COO, leveraging his 30 years of leadership to steer European expansion and operational excellence in data centres.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd Aug 2024

Data Analytics

Southeast Asian retailers boost social commerce amid challenges

A report by Shopify reveals that 68% of Southeast Asian retailers are increasing social commerce spending as economic pressures reshape consumer behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

EduTech

SleekFlow appoints Gao Lei as new CTO to drive tech strategy

Singapore-based SleekFlow has named Gao Lei, former LinkedIn China CTO, as its new Chief Technology Officer to spearhead tech transformation and innovation.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024