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Australia and New Zealand see a dramatic rise in job applications, with agencies struggling to filter candidates amid a tightening job market, says JobAdder.

Blackpearl Group has appointed Jean-Francois Arlove as Chief Financial Officer and transitioned Karen Cargill to Chief Governance Officer, enhancing its leadership.

HCLTech reduced its emissions by 25% for FY24, surpassing SBTi targets. Notable achievements include energy reduction, significant community impact, and top ESG ratings.

Redbird has unveiled a conversational AI platform set to revolutionise enterprise business intelligence, making data analytics as simple as a Google search.

Aspire's compliance and IT security teams have grown fivefold in 24 months, bolstered by strategic hires to fuel global expansion and enhance regulatory adherence.

KnowBe4 warns of North Korean fake employee scam; firm thwarted a sophisticated cyber-attack just 25 minutes after a fraudulent hire accessed company systems.

StackAdapt boosts Asia-Pacific presence, appoints Jeffrey Kwan and Takeshi Yamaguchi as Heads of Business in Hong Kong and Japan, respectively.

Armis appoints Christina Kemper as Vice President of International to drive global sales growth and partnerships across EMEA and Asia Pacific.

Oracle has rolled out new OCI Generative AI Agents, incorporating RAG capabilities and enhanced AI features, aiming to simplify AI applications in business operations.

StackAdapt appoints Cassandra Hudson as CFO, its first female in the role, to solidify market position with her extensive finance and tech experience.

AgileHRO launches Payroll Run and Smart Contracts features, aiming to automate payroll and onboarding processes, reducing errors and increasing efficiency.

In response to the AI-driven evolution in software security, Veracode has unveiled its upgraded Veracode Velocity Partner Programme.

WatchGuard Technologies has grown its leadership with three new senior hires, enhancing sales and marketing capabilities with industry veterans.

WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.

As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.

Analytic Partners boosts senior team with Tina Moffett and Jason McNellis, aiming to drive strategic growth and enhance commercial analytics leadership.

Optic Security Group has appointed Vicki Barber as Group Brand Strategy & Innovation Director, enhancing its marketing and innovative capabilities.

Fortinet's latest report reveals a global cybersecurity skills shortage, with 90% of organisations facing breaches, emphasising urgent needs for training and resources.

Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.

Workato announces key leadership hires amid rapid growth, appointing Chandar Pattabhiram as Chief Go-to-Market Officer and Bhagat Nainani as Head of Product and Engineering.