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Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Cloud Services debuts AI-focused podcast series

Macquarie Cloud Services has launched an AI-centric series in their Cloud Reset podcast, featuring insights from top industry leaders to tackle AI challenges.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Mar 2025
High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival
Customer Experience

High-street retailers urged to embrace tech for survival

As high-street retailers grapple with fierce online competition and changing consumer habits, experts urge them to embrace technology and adapt strategies to thrive.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans
Partner Programmes

Pigment launches AI Analyst Agent to transform business plans

Pigment has unveiled Analyst Agent, its inaugural AI tool, aimed at empowering senior executives to enhance business strategy amid evolving market conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Why Agentic AI is the next frontier in enterprise innovation
Digital Transformation

Why Agentic AI is the next frontier in enterprise innovation

The rise of Agentic AI is revolutionising enterprises, enhancing automation and decision-making, as companies invest GBP £2.56 million on average to harness its benefits.

By Brad Drysdale • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts
Human Capital Management

AI investments struggle to deliver expected productivity boosts

A recent survey by Gartner indicates that only 37% of teams using traditional AI see productivity boosts, with generative AI trailing at 34%, sparking concerns among CFOs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
CTERA's services debut in Microsoft Azure Marketplace
Data Protection

CTERA's services debut in Microsoft Azure Marketplace

CTERA's Edge-to-Cloud File Services are now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace, offering scalable, secure cloud-native solutions to modernise NAS infrastructure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Mar 2025
How graph databases are improving the resilience of supply chains
Ransomware

How graph databases are improving the resilience of supply chains

Graph databases are revolutionising supply chain resilience by providing deeper insights and enabling more effective responses to disruptions, experts say.

By Peter Philipp • 5 min read • Mon, 24th Mar 2025
NICE named leader in IDC's 2024 conversational AI report
Unified Communications

NICE named leader in IDC's 2024 conversational AI report

NICE has been recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Conversational Intelligence and Analytics 2024, showcasing significant market innovation.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
SYSPRO appoints Josef Al-Sibaie to guide global expansion
Partner Programmes

SYSPRO appoints Josef Al-Sibaie to guide global expansion

SYSPRO has appointed Josef Al-Sibaie as Chief of Staff and Corporate Development Officer to spearhead its global expansion and digital manufacturing initiatives.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Wavelink unveils 5thWave to boost lifecycle management
Firewalls

Wavelink unveils 5thWave to boost lifecycle management

Wavelink has launched 5thWave, a new service designed to enhance asset and customer lifecycle management while streamlining renewals and upgrades.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Qualtrics launches AI-driven market intelligence platform
Data Analytics

Qualtrics launches AI-driven market intelligence platform

Qualtrics has launched Qualtrics Edge, a new market intelligence platform that combines AI with consumer insights to transform decision-making for businesses.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025
Malware

APAC CIOs prioritise tech investment for growth in 2025

CIOs in the APAC region are set to prioritise technology investments for growth in 2025, with 96% focusing on new revenue generation initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Mar 2025
Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies
Digital Transformation

Fact: The future belongs to AI-first companies

As AI reshapes the business landscape, Employment Hero emphasises embedding AI into operations, urging firms to adapt or risk losing out on future success.

By Ben Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Carlos Mercuriali appointed VP for Avalara's global growth
Partner Programmes

Carlos Mercuriali appointed VP for Avalara's global growth

Avalara has appointed Carlos Mercuriali as Senior Vice President, General Manager of International Business Operations, to enhance its global strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Mar 2025

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Victor Szczerba assumes CCO role at Pathway post funding
Data Analytics

Victor Szczerba assumes CCO role at Pathway post funding

Victor Szczerba has been appointed Chief Commercial Officer at Pathway, following its USD $10 million funding, to enhance its Live AI technology and strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
Millennials lead UK workplaces in AI tool adoption, study finds
Partner Programmes

Millennials lead UK workplaces in AI tool adoption, study finds

A new report reveals UK Millennials are more adept at using AI tools at work than Gen Z, with 74% comfortable compared to 66% of their younger peers.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
European firms wary of full disclosure on tech emissions data
Storage

European firms wary of full disclosure on tech emissions data

Nearly half of European firms fear full disclosure of their tech emissions data, citing potential backlash and customer loss, finds Wasabi's 2025 report.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025