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Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows
Supply Chain

Synnex New Zealand lifts profit as revenue barely grows

Synnex New Zealand lifts annual profit to NZD $2.49 million on stronger margins, despite minimal revenue growth and weaker cash flow.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

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Forrester says AI is upending B2B go-to-market models
Digital Transformation

Forrester says AI is upending B2B go-to-market models

AI agents are weakening familiar B2B sales tactics, forcing firms to rethink how they measure demand and win trust earlier.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise
Manufacturing

Mars expands Google Cloud AI tie-up with Gemini Enterprise

The move gives Mars staff a single AI system for search and task automation across its global Petcare, Snacking and Food businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders
Manufacturing

Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders

Many self-described AI leaders in finance are still using it only in limited workflows because governance and data foundations are incomplete.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite
Customer Relationship Management

Oracle launches agentic apps across Fusion Cloud suite

The rollout pushes Oracle deeper into AI-driven automation, as the new tools aim to cut manual hand-offs across finance, HR, supply chain and CX.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession
Data Analytics

KPMG survey finds leaders keep AI spending despite recession

Despite recession fears, most global leaders plan to keep AI spending high, with average budgets set at USD $186 million over the next year.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI
Robotics

Scale By Avec says strategic hiring is the key in the age of AI

AI is forcing firms to rethink hiring, as Scale By Avec says training and human skills matter more than simple headcount cuts.

By Anthony Caruana • 6 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026
From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data
Data Protection

From complexity to clarity: Why eCommerce needs clean customer data

In eCommerce, clean verified customer address data is now essential to cut costs, stop fraud and keep shoppers loyal worldwide.

By Greg Brown • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2026
AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools
Manufacturing

AI leaders lack rules & data to scale finance tools

AI 'leaders' in finance rush to pilots but lack rules, data and governance to scale tools into core, high‑accountability workflows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions
Manufacturing

Sybilion raises USD $4.2m to power industrial decisions

Porto startup Sybilion secures USD $4.2m seed funding to help manufacturers turn volatile market signals into faster, aligned decisions.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Give to Gain: Why investing in others is the best career decision you'll make
Marketing Technologies

Give to Gain: Why investing in others is the best career decision you'll make

Investing in others is the smartest career move you can make, turning mentoring and community into real power, progress and shared success.

By Axelle Thory • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

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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
SAP finds UK brands overestimate customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

SAP finds UK brands overestimate customer experience

SAP warns UK brands drastically overrate their customer experience as consumers report disjointed, impersonal service despite AI investment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
AI reshapes jobs as firms battle data & governance
DevOps

AI reshapes jobs as firms battle data & governance

AI is boosting jobs and returns for many firms, but poor data readiness, governance gaps and shadow tools threaten to stall progress.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
The skills that shaped my unusual route to tech
Virtualisation

The skills that shaped my unusual route to tech

From Michelin kitchens to SaaS boardrooms, one woman shows how resilience and empathy can forge an unconventional route into tech.

By Barbara Schulz • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance
Data Analytics

Balancing tech, humanity & leadership in insurance

From actuarial roots to claims leadership, one insurance executive calls for tech that serves empathy and urges women to build bold networks.

By Liz Latter • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience
Customer Experience

Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.

By Ella West • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026