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KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan as Chief Technology Officer
Cloud Security

KnowBe4 names Alex Callihan as Chief Technology Officer

The move puts KnowBe4's product strategy under a long-serving engineer as the company expands tools to counter AI-driven threats and shadow AI.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains
Software-as-a-Service

AI saves workers 11 hours, but botsitting eats gains

Despite productivity gains, workers are losing much of AI's time savings to checking, fixing errors and juggling multiple tools.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week
IP Fabric names Jonathan Korntheuer Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

IP Fabric names Jonathan Korntheuer Chief Financial Officer

The move signals tighter financial oversight as IP Fabric steps up hiring and targets more enterprise demand for network visibility tools.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth
Outsourcing

Vistra names Raimundo Diaz to lead Americas growth

The corporate services group is deepening its Americas push after buying Biz Latin Hub, which extended its reach across 18 Latin American markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Paysecure names Vanessa Mantzarioti Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Paysecure names Vanessa Mantzarioti Chief Financial Officer

The move bolsters Paysecure's expansion plans as the payments firm seeks tighter finance oversight across growing international operations.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate
Disaster Recovery

UK firms hit by cyber incidents at record 77% rate

British businesses are recovering slowly from attacks, with fewer than half back to normal within 10 days despite rapid detection.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month

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Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges
Digital Transformation

Axiologik hires two principals as AI demand surges

The Leeds consultancy is adding 15 AI roles as clients grapple with data and governance hurdles that keep pilots from reaching production.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • 2 days ago
SolarWinds appoints Justin Henkel as chief security officer
Security Operations Centres

SolarWinds appoints Justin Henkel as chief security officer

The hire comes as customers scrutinise SolarWinds' security posture more closely after its 2020 breach and rising cyber risk across software suppliers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance
Data Protection

KPMG study links trusted AI to stronger performance

Despite rising AI adoption, most firms are failing to turn it into enterprise-wide gains because governance and workforce readiness lag badly.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag
Digital Transformation

UK tech leaders back AI, but skills & governance lag

Many large UK firms are still struggling to embed AI into daily operations, despite strong demand and rising governance spend.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week
Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners
Data Protection

Irish workers feel pressure to cut compliance corners

More than half of Irish office staff say speed is taking precedence over rules, raising the risk of unchecked breaches and data lapses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises
Digital Transformation

Irish tech leaders cite skills gaps as AI investment rises

Skills shortages are now holding back Ireland's tech chiefs as AI investment jumps, with most firms still unable to deploy it at speed.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • This month
AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future
Data Analytics

AICPA & CIMA launch Rise2040 on AI's finance future

Accountants face a shift towards advisory work as AI and data tools reshape finance, with trust and judgement remaining vital.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • This month
GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first
Data Protection

GTIA ChannelCon 2026 agenda puts AI & security first

Attendees will hear more about turning AI into revenue, as the event focuses on security, growth and practical channel issues.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief
Digital Transformation

Geordie appoints Courtney Broadwell as Channel Chief

The hire bolsters Geordie's push to help enterprises govern AI agents, as it expands after a USD $30 million funding round.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director
Partner Programmes

Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director

Demand for consistent global IT support is driving Nebula Global Services to bolster senior leadership as it expands across 170 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane
Digital Transformation

Lottery Corporation names three executives in Brisbane

The Brisbane-based operator is boosting digital and brand capabilities as it pushes to meet rising customer use of online channels.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 2 min read • This month