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Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres
Physical Security

Goodman appoints Kraig Knight to lead global data centres

Goodman Group has appointed Kraig Knight as Executive Vice President of Data Centre Operations, aiming to enhance its global data centre offering.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Apr 2025
FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments
Human Capital Management

FedEx strengthens APAC leadership with new appointments

Federal Express has strengthened its Asia Pacific leadership team by appointing three senior executives, aiming to enhance customer solutions and market growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Data Privacy

APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments
EduTech

Exclusive: How Commvault strengthens APAC partner ecosystem with strategic investments

Commvault has bolstered its partner ecosystem in the Asia Pacific with strategic investments aimed at enhancing cyber resilience and supporting partners' profitability.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025
Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC
Artificial Intelligence

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Rokt Head of APAC

Michael Dunlop returns to Australia as Head of Commercial APAC at Rokt, set to spearhead growth strategies across the region after six years in New York.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Apr 2025
Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security
Leadership

Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security

Craig Schutte celebrates 25 years with Gallagher Security, reflecting on his journey from South Africa to Executive Vice President, crediting teamwork for his success.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam
Digital Transformation

Westcon-Comstor becomes first AWS distributor in Vietnam

Westcon-Comstor has been named the first authorised distributor for Amazon Web Services in Vietnam, expanding its cloud services reach across Asia-Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report
Customer Relationship Management

AI agents crucial to app development in APAC, says report

Salesforce's latest report reveals over 80% of APAC software leaders see AI agents as vital for app development, highlighting a shift towards low-code tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner
Apple

Former Apple executive Reuben Bijl joins Abundium as Partner

Reuben Bijl, a former senior executive at Apple, has joined Abundium as a Partner, bringing over a decade of tech experience to the multinational networking group.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops
Ransomware

Google warns of rising global threat from N Korean IT ops

A report by Google highlights a surge in North Korean IT operations, now expanding beyond the US to target firms and governments in Australia and Europe.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
S4 Capital's Monks partners with Hightouch in APAC region
Data Analytics

S4 Capital's Monks partners with Hightouch in APAC region

Monks, S4 Capital's digital arm, has joined forces with Hightouch to enhance AI and customer data capabilities across the APAC region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator
EduTech

Kaspersky expands global training with new Partner Locator

Kaspersky has enhanced its Partner Locator by adding Authorized Training Centers, boosting access for cybersecurity professionals to vital training worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC
Data Analytics

StarTree named 2025 Confluent Partner of the Year for APAC

StarTree has been honoured as the 2025 Confluent Data Flow ISV Partner of the Year for APAC, recognising its significant role in enhancing streaming analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025

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Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner
Digital Transformation

Alvin Oh joins V2 Consultancy as AI Modernisation Partner

Alvin Oh has joined V2 as an AI & Modernisation Partner, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to enhance the firm's data and AI services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan
Customer Relationship Management

Wild Tech appoints Dirk Vorster to lead WA practice plan

Wild Tech has appointed Dirk Vorster as Western Australia Practice Lead, aiming to strengthen its regional presence and drive strategic growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024
Clean technologies

NZ sees major drop in insured catastrophe losses in 2024

A report reveals New Zealand enjoyed a rare year of minimal natural disasters in 2024, with insured losses plummeting to nearly zero from AUD $3.6 billion in 2023.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage
IT Automation

Australian businesses face acute payroll skills shortage

A new report reveals that only 43% of Australian firms employ payroll specialists, prompting a shift towards automated solutions to tackle compliance and efficiency challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025