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Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking
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digital transformation
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cx
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data science
Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.
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Westcon-Comstor wins top workplace award on first try in Australia
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hcm
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autonomy
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leadership
Westcon-Comstor has earned Great Place to Work certification in Australia on its first attempt, with 91% of local staff endorsing it as a great workplace.
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Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries
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hcm
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productivity
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resellers
Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.
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Vicky Larmour named engineering VP as Plextek sharpens focus
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devops
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apm
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software development
Plextek appoints Vicky Larmour as Senior VP of Engineering, bringing 30 years' expertise to lead its multidisciplinary engineering team and strategy.
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Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.
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Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work
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edutech
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genai
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ai
Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.
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Avec appoints Jason Redman to lead growth in South Australia
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
Avec appoints Jason Redman as GM for South Australia to drive expansion, leveraging his 25+ years in consulting and ICT expertise in the region.
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AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
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edutech
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ai
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agentic ai
Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
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Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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amazon
Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.
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SAP appoints Peter Moore as head of APAC partner ecosystem
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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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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth
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data analytics
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dei
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cleantech
Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.
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Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output
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digital transformation
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ai
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agentic ai
Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.
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Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Kaspersky is recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Digital Threat Intelligence Management, praised for its advanced cyber threat intelligence services.
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Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate
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devops
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phishing
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reviews
Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.
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How to manage Communications during a cyber attack
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data protection
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
A clear, calm communications plan is vital in a cyberattack, helping firms maintain trust and control amid rising digital threats.
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Ketan Tailor appointed as Barracuda's Chief Customer Officer
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firewalls
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data protection
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network security
Barracuda has appointed Ketan Tailor as Chief Customer Officer, tasked with enhancing customer experience amidst the firm's rapid cybersecurity growth.
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Smartsheet announces new Chief Product Officer & General Counsel
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martech
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risk & compliance
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cdp
Smartsheet has appointed Pratima Arora as Chief Product Officer and Nick Dunn as General Counsel, aiming to bolster innovation and governance.
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New Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals
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hcm
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ai
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microsoft
Corndel, alongside Imperial Executive Education and Microsoft, is launching the Enterprise AI Academy to train 10,000 professionals in AI by 2025.
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Mentor Group appoints Lisa Ojomoh as new Chief Revenue Officer
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cx
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martech
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management
Mentor Group has appointed Lisa Ojomoh as its new Chief Revenue Officer, following 18 months in an interim role, to drive future sales and growth.
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Steffan Schumacher appointed as Tuxera's new CEO
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iot
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industrial iot
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microsoft
Steffan Schumacher has been appointed CEO of Tuxera, aiming to boost revenues from EUR €25 million to EUR €100 million within the decade.