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Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania
NZD

Bissell launches PowerClean DualBrush vacuum in Oceania

Households in Australia and New Zealand now have a stick vacuum aimed at pet hair, allergens and mixed debris, with up to 100 minutes' runtime.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Güntner names Yan Evans to lead global data centre

Cooling suppliers face stronger competition for data centre spending as Güntner unifies its global activities under Yan Evans.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000
Digital Transformation

1Cover expands Adyen payments deal, saves AUD $35,000

Consolidating payments across Australia and New Zealand has cut 1Cover's costs by about AUD $35,000 in nine months, with more savings likely.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Last month
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

The hire is meant to sharpen the consultancy's North American push as clients demand clearer returns from AI and transformation spending.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales
Digital Transformation

Akamai appoints Sean Li to lead Asia Pacific sales

The move underlines Akamai's push to expand cloud, security and AI sales in a region where data rules and latency requirements vary widely.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

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Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer
Manufacturing

Moglix appoints Amit Kumar as Chief Business Officer

The hire signals Moglix's push beyond procurement into finance and supply-chain software as it targets India's industrial growth.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Consistent launches 3MP Wi-Fi video doorbell in India
Data Protection

Consistent launches 3MP Wi-Fi video doorbell in India

Households and offices can now monitor visitors remotely as the new device adds app alerts, night vision and weather protection to Consistent's range.

By Mark Tarre • 2 min read • This month
Sovos opens Mumbai hub to expand APAC tax compliance
Digital Transformation

Sovos opens Mumbai hub to expand APAC tax compliance

The move gives customers local support as governments across Asia-Pacific tighten digital tax reporting and e-invoicing rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Webjet launches ChatGPT app for flight & hotel searches
Digital Transformation

Webjet launches ChatGPT app for flight & hotel searches

Travellers can now compare fares and rooms inside ChatGPT, as Webjet seeks to keep bookings from shifting to AI search tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • This month
SMA Australia appoints Sam Wiggins as Managing Director
Clean technologies

SMA Australia appoints Sam Wiggins as Managing Director

The reshuffle comes as Australia’s solar market shifts towards hybrid systems, increasing demand for technical delivery and service support.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • This month
UK small business sales growth slows to two-year low
Financial Systems

UK small business sales growth slows to two-year low

Customer-facing firms were hit hardest as weak demand and higher costs left UK small businesses with their slowest sales growth in two years.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • This month
Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie
Customer Experience

Woodgate & Clark expands broker support with BIBA tie

Rising demand for responsive claims handling is prompting the firm to deepen broker links through new hires and a BIBA association.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata
Document Management

Fujifilm Business Innovation Australia names Nagata

The change signals a push towards recurring software and IT revenue as the company expands beyond printers and copiers in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Hyperscale

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

The hire bolsters Salute’s push into AI-driven data centre demand as operators seek faster, greener build-outs and fewer suppliers.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director
Software-as-a-Service

InDebted appoints Rob Young as UK Managing Director

The move comes as lenders seek digital alternatives to legacy collections systems in a UK market handling more than GBP £60 billion of consumer debt.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Apr 2026
Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director
EduTech

Year13 appoints Laura Scott as Australian Managing Director

The move bolsters Year13’s domestic leadership as the youth engagement company expands into the US and targets 1.6 million school leavers.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026