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One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise
Digital Transformation

One NZ reshapes executive team ahead of Judd's rise

Leadership continuity will be tested as One NZ promotes two insiders and hires Sonia Fernandes before Nick Judd takes over as Chief Executive Officer.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • 2 days ago
Workday study says AI tools cost workers a workday
Software-as-a-Service

Workday study says AI tools cost workers a workday

Many Australian and New Zealand workers are losing nearly a full day a week reconciling AI outputs across disconnected systems, Workday found.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 3 days ago
Conga promotes Ian Wathen to Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Conga promotes Ian Wathen to Chief Financial Officer

An insider takes charge of Conga's finances as the software group pushes deeper into revenue lifecycle management and investor scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Verda names Mikko Einiö as Chief Financial Officer
Data centers

Verda names Mikko Einiö as Chief Financial Officer

The hire comes as the AI cloud group races to fund rapid international expansion after lifting its annualised revenue run rate to USD $120 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow
Software-as-a-Service

Payroll cyber incidents rise as compliance burdens grow

More firms are paying staff incorrectly or incurring penalties as payroll systems face rising cyber attacks and complex cross-border rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure
Software-as-a-Service

Vertex names three leaders amid compliance pressure

Tighter e-invoicing and reporting rules are boosting demand for Vertex's tax software as it beefs up its senior team and AI push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Sygnum appoints Reto Marx as Singapore Chief Executive
Crypto

Sygnum appoints Reto Marx as Singapore Chief Executive

The move underscores Sygnum's bid to win more affluent Asian clients as Singapore tightens scrutiny of digital asset firms.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m
Software-as-a-Service

Malt names finance & product chiefs as users top 1m

The freelance platform's international expansion is being backed by fresh finance and product leadership as it passes 1m registered experts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience
Storage

Acronis unveils Cyber Frame to simplify cyber resilience

Managed service providers in Australia could cut complexity as Acronis bundles virtualisation, backup, recovery and security into Cyber Frame.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA
Digital Transformation

Quantcast names Tom Weaving Managing Director for SEA

The hire strengthens Quantcast's push in Southeast Asia as it looks to grow revenue and roll out its Q+ ad product across the region.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence
Digital Transformation

TMX names Nick De Klerk to lead Global Centre of Excellence

Standardising its international projects, TMX will use a new AI-enabled platform to share expertise as it expands in the US and Europe.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Yesterday
Ricoh Australia appoints Matthew Taylor as Sales Manager
Digital Transformation

Ricoh Australia appoints Matthew Taylor as Sales Manager

The move deepens Ricoh's push into digital production print as Australian printers seek faster turnaround, automation and new revenue streams.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open
Digital Transformation

Fintech opened more doors for women, now we must keep them open

Women gained senior roles as fintech grew, but fair hiring and inclusive cultures are needed to stop the sector sliding backwards.

By Deborah Overdeput • 5 min read • Last week
Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker
Fintech

Dom Pym built one of Australia's most beloved banks by refusing to think like a banker

Up bank grew by focusing on design and trust, with more than 80 per cent of customers arriving through word of mouth.

By Matt Jones • 5 min read • Last week
Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers
Data Protection

Canadian executives rank cyber risk among top change drivers

Half of Canadian C-suite leaders say cyber threats could force a major strategy shift next year as AI widens risk and scrutiny.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last month
No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model
Data Protection

No more pilots: Why enterprise AI strategies need an operating model

Many firms are stuck in pilot purgatory as governance and workflow redesign lag behind AI ambition, limiting scale and value.

By Alex Ayers • 5 min read • Last month
Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers
Digital Transformation

Australian firms race to appoint chief AI officers

Almost half of Australian organisations now have AI chiefs, with the role set to become a permanent fixture as governance concerns grow.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month