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ServiceNow unveils agentic AI platform built for trust and scale
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crm
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data analytics
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digital transformation
ServiceNow launches AI Control Tower and next-gen CRM, aiming to transform enterprise operations with advanced AI and unified management.
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Tim McIntire named Chief Technology Officer at Hyland
Yesterday
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data analytics
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ai
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software development
Hyland appoints Tim McIntire as CTO to steer global engineering and enhance AI, cloud, and automation across its product suite.
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SAP appoints Peter Moore as head of APAC partner ecosystem
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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sap
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leadership
SAP has named Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific, aiming to boost partner collaboration amid rising cloud adoption in the region.
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John Ederer appointed Chief Financial Officer at Teradata
Yesterday
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data analytics
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low-code
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ai
Teradata appoints John Ederer as CFO, tasking him with steering financial strategy and fostering growth amid rising AI opportunities.
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UK customers willing to switch banks for metal payment cards
Yesterday
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fintech
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cx
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payment technologies
Over 75% of UK banking customers would switch banks for a metal payment card, valuing its durability, sustainability, and luxury feel, new research finds.
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VFS Global turns to SAP for AI-powered mobility solutions
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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cleantech
VFS Global partners with SAP to develop AI-driven digital solutions, enhancing cross-border mobility and citizen services globally for 69 governments.
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AcademyEX launches The Play Lab for playful tech learning
Yesterday
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robots
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it training
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iot
academyEX has unveiled The Play Lab in Auckland, a professional learning space where adults explore emerging tech like AI and robotics through hands-on play.
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Denis Maguire to lead New Relic enterprise sales in Australia
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
New Relic appoints Denis Maguire as Senior Director of Enterprise Sales for Australia and NZ, aiming to boost growth with enhanced observability solutions.
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StarTree unveils AI features & new Kubernetes deployment option
Yesterday
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
StarTree unveils new AI-powered features, including Model Context Protocol and vector embedding, enhancing real-time enterprise data insights and control for June 2025.
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AI and robotics drive global transformation in manufacturing
Yesterday
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robots
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iot
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ai
AI, robotics and automation are revolutionising global manufacturing, driving efficiency, reducing costs, and transforming the workforce across regions.
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Vividobots raises INR 1.47 Crores to boost high-rise automation
Yesterday
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robots
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investment
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venture capital
Chennai-based startup Vividobots has raised INR ₹1.47 Crores to develop AI-powered robots for safer, more efficient high-rise building maintenance.
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Siemens to acquire Wevolver, expanding global engineering reach
Yesterday
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robots
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
Siemens Digital Industries Software will acquire Wevolver to enhance its Supplyframe platform and expand its reach to millions of engineers worldwide.
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Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
Yesterday
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uc
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physical security
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
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BlackFog unveils AI update to detect dormant cyber attackers
Yesterday
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smartphones
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firewalls
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data protection
BlackFog updates its AI-powered platform to detect dormant cyber attackers by baseline activity, bolstering defences against advanced persistent and insider threats.
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Retailers face GBP £7 billion cost rise as commercetools adapts
Yesterday
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cx
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martech
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apm
Retailers face GBP £7 billion in rising costs due to new regulations; commercetools unveils platform updates to boost efficiency and customer loyalty.
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Athos Commerce refreshes brand to focus on retail innovation
Yesterday
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retail
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athos commerce
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innovation
Athos Commerce has rebranded, focusing on helping Australian retailers adapt to market shifts by optimising product discovery and boosting ecommerce growth.
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Nadene Serman honoured for cybersecurity leadership in Sydney
Yesterday
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it training
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zero trust security
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ai
Nadene Serman, Global CTO at InfoTrack, wins Cybersecurity Champion of the Year for leading a Zero-Trust culture across five countries.
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Saviynt, Chillisoft partner to boost NZ identity security
Yesterday
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it training
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digital transformation
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cloud security
Saviynt partners with New Zealand's Chillisoft to boost identity security amid a 58% rise in cyber incidents, focusing on enterprise and government sectors.
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Fusion5 repositions as transformation partner with brand revamp
Yesterday
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crm
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digital transformation
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hcm
Fusion5 has rebranded from a business applications provider to a full-service transformation partner, expanding capabilities with recent acquisitions and leadership changes.
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Calabrio appoints Frank Ciccone as new Chief Revenue Officer
Yesterday
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uc
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cx
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martech
Calabrio appoints Frank Ciccone as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead global sales and growth in customer experience sector.