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Nureva promotes Abbott & Rempel to senior roles
DevOps

Nureva promotes Abbott & Rempel to senior roles

Nureva has promoted Rob Abbott to Executive Vice President, Products, and James Rempel to Vice President, Products, bolstering its audio innovation strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Dan Faulkner appointed CEO of SmartBear amid AI shift
Unified Communications

Dan Faulkner appointed CEO of SmartBear amid AI shift

SmartBear has appointed Dan Faulkner as its new CEO, succeeding Frank Roe, as the company seeks to enhance its product strategy in an AI-driven landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million
Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Ingram Micro promotes Sanjib Sahoo to lead global platform
Data Analytics

Ingram Micro promotes Sanjib Sahoo to lead global platform

Ingram Micro has appointed Sanjib Sahoo as President of its Global Platform Group to drive the development of the innovative Xvantage platform.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Exabeam launches new security platform with Open API
Semiconductors

Exabeam launches new security platform with Open API

Exabeam has unveiled its New-Scale Security Operations Platform, enhancing SOC team productivity through Open API compatibility and eliminating tool fragmentation.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Sysdig earns top accolade in Gartner customer choice 2024
Virtualisation

Sysdig earns top accolade in Gartner customer choice 2024

Sysdig has achieved the Customers' Choice accolade in Gartner's 2024 report for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, scoring a perfect 5 for Support Experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Mark Bishof appointed new CEO of Medallia
Customer Experience

Mark Bishof appointed new CEO of Medallia

Mark Bishof has been appointed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer at Medallia, signalling a major leadership shift at the software firm backed by Thoma Bravo.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone
Supply Chain

UBH Group earns ISO 19443, a nuclear sector milestone

UBH Group is the first firm in the Southern Hemisphere to achieve ISO 19443 certification, bolstering Australia's nuclear supply chain readiness.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach
Application Security

Mindgard secures $8m to expand AI security solutions and market reach

Mindgard, a UK startup focused on AI security, has raised $8 million in seed funding to boost R&D and expand into the US market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025

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SAAS to invest in digital ambulance records with Dedalus
Software-as-a-Service

SAAS to invest in digital ambulance records with Dedalus

The South Australian Ambulance Service is investing AUD $23.5 million in a digital record system to modernise patient care, scheduled for rollout by mid-2026.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025
Expereo becomes Starlink reseller for global connectivity
Unified Communications

Expereo becomes Starlink reseller for global connectivity

Expereo has become a Starlink Authorized Reseller, enhancing global internet connectivity through satellite solutions for businesses, especially in remote areas.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Your.Cloud acquires HDUK to expand UK market presence
Data Protection

Your.Cloud acquires HDUK to expand UK market presence

Your.Cloud has acquired HDUK, a UK-managed service provider in accountancy, as it aims to broaden its footprint in the European market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jan 2025
Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion
Health Technologies

Patients Know Best secures GBP £6m for PHR expansion

Patients Know Best has raised GBP £6 million in funding from Growth Lending to enhance its Personal Health Record platform, supporting NHS digitalisation efforts.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Swoop partners with Flip in AUD $30m nbn infrastructure deal
Unified Communications

Swoop partners with Flip in AUD $30m nbn infrastructure deal

Swoop has entered a three-year agreement with Flip to supply nbn TC4 wholesale infrastructure, valued at AUD $30 million, boosting broadband access for 26,000 customers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Deadline for Digital Tech Awards entries extended to January
Digital Transformation

Deadline for Digital Tech Awards entries extended to January

The deadline for entries to Scotland's Digital Technology Awards has been extended to 14 January, highlighting the sector's diverse achievements ahead of the ceremony.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions
Economics

Loopit gains traction with flexible car subscriptions

The car subscription model is rising in Australia, offering consumers alternatives to traditional loans amid inflation and economic uncertainty.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy
Hyperscale

Vertiv acquires chiller technology from BiXin Energy

Vertiv has acquired centrifugal chiller technology from BiXin Energy Technology, enhancing its portfolio for high-performance computing and AI applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sun, 5th Jan 2025
Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn
Hyperscale

Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Jan 2025