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Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director
Unified Communications

Shannon Harris appointed HP New Zealand Managing Director

Shannon Harris has been appointed as Managing Director of HP New Zealand, bringing 25 years of tech experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ
Microsoft

Kelly Wearmouth appointed as MD of Mars United ANZ

Mars United Commerce has appointed Kelly Wearmouth as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance regional growth and client services.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Roop Singh joins Version 1 as chief commercial officer
Digital Transformation

Roop Singh joins Version 1 as chief commercial officer

Version 1 has announced the appointment of Roop Singh as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to bolster its commercial strategy and global expansion.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO
Chief Financial Officer

Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO

Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific
Data Analytics

Simon Davies appointed new president for SAP Asia Pacific

Simon Davies has been appointed as President of SAP Asia Pacific, taking charge of strategic oversight across 78 offices and over 31,000 employees in the region.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter
Artificial Intelligence

Women, AI, and the future of ESG: why diverse perspectives matter

As AI transforms ESG compliance, the call for diverse perspectives, particularly from women, is crucial for ethical and effective decision-making.

By Caroline Romo • 4 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success
Cybersecurity

KnowBe4 appoints Wehmeyer as VP of customer success

KnowBe4 has announced the appointment of Werner Wehmeyer as Executive Vice President of Customer Success, aiming to enhance their global customer strategies.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities
Artificial Intelligence

CFOs expand roles to drive enterprise strategic priorities

A recent Gartner survey reveals CFOs are broadening their roles, now heavily involved in data analytics, risk management, and AI strategies, enhancing enterprise profitability.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025
Unified Communications

Agile continues to shape business strategies by 2025

A Forrester report highlights the crucial role of agile methodologies in modern business, with 95% recognising its importance amid evolving technology and AI.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2025
DuploCloud records booming ARR growth with AI solutions
Platform-as-a-Service

DuploCloud records booming ARR growth with AI solutions

DuploCloud has reported record annual recurring revenue growth in 2024, driven by strategic hires and innovative AI solutions, boosting its industry presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025

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Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment
Cloud Security

Singapore Budget 2025 boosts AI with $150m investment

The Singapore Budget 2025 pledges $3 million to the National Productivity Fund, boosting AI adoption to enhance business competitiveness and innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed
Partner Programmes

The Power of allyship: Why women in business need more than just hard work to succeed

Amidst the celebrations of International Women's Day, experts underscore the crucial role of allyship in elevating women's success in business.

By Louise Mahrra • 5 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Tom Brady inspires Cloudera team at ELEVATE26 event
Partner Programmes

Tom Brady inspires Cloudera team at ELEVATE26 event

Cloudera kicked off its fiscal year at ELEVATE26 in Miami, featuring Tom Brady as guest speaker, sharing insights on leadership and teamwork.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Pax8 appoints Marianne Wolf as Chief Compliance Officer
Data Protection

Pax8 appoints Marianne Wolf as Chief Compliance Officer

Pax8 has appointed Marianne Wolf as Chief Ethics and Compliance Officer, bringing over 30 years of expertise to lead its global compliance programme.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board
Customer Relationship Management

SugarCRM appoints industry veteran Bob Stutz to board

SugarCRM has appointed Bob Stutz to its board of directors, drawing on his 30 years of experience in transforming CRM solutions globally.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2025
BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO
Leadership

BT Business appoints Jon James as new CEO

Jon James has been appointed as CEO of BT Business, set to take the helm next month, as the company shifts focus towards the UK market.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania
Physical Security

Salto Systems announces leadership changes in Oceania

Salto Systems has revamped its senior leadership in Oceania, promoting Caine Hillier to General Manager as it aims to bolster operations in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025