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Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group
Digital Transformation

Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group

Nicolas Schwarzpaul has been appointed CEO of dataglobal Group, effective 1 July 2024, succeeding Dr Christian Uhl, who steps down at his request.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation
Digital Transformation

Raiffeisen Bank partners with Fivetran for data transformation

Raiffeisen Bank has partnered with Fivetran to transform its data infrastructure, enhancing real-time marketing across 11 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up
HSBC

UK banks lead AI talent hiring surge as Europe catches up

UK and European banks ramp up AI recruitment to boost workforce productivity, with a 12% rise in AI roles in UK banks and Deutsche Bank and Santander leading efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist
Unified Communications

UK tech executives confident in AI skills but ROI concerns persist

A new AI survey reveals 85% of UK tech leaders hail their AI skills but face budget, talent, and complexity barriers, with mixed ROI views.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop
Unified Communications

Pivotel completes strategic acquisition of VoiceHub from Swoop

Pivotel has finalised its acquisition of wholesale voice and messaging firm VoiceHub from Swoop, enhancing its services across Australia and New Zealand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs
Customer Experience

Unexpected advice for tech entrepreneurs

Contrarian advice for tech founders: avoid early capital raising, don't aim for unicorn status, embrace unscalable tasks, and ignore early awards.

By Mahesh Muralidhar • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Fusion5

Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach

Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2024
Infor acquires Albanero & Acumen to enhance data solutions
Generative AI

Infor acquires Albanero & Acumen to enhance data solutions

Infor finalises its acquisitions of Albanero and Acumen to boost data-driven growth strategies, integrating data management and specialised consulting into its CloudSuite.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding
Fintech

Haruko expands to Southeast Asia, secures USD $6 million funding

Digital asset platform Haruko secures USD $6 million for Southeast Asia expansion, led by White Star Capital and MMC Ventures, boosting its total funding to USD $16 million.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments
Fintech

GoCardless & ICE InsureTech partner to streamline payments

GoCardless and ICE InsureTech collaborate to streamline bank payment collections for insurance firms in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days
Data Analytics

How to optimize your brand's eCommerce site around key online shopping days

Optimise your eCommerce site for Black Friday, Cyber Monday, and Amazon Prime Day to capture shoppers and boost sales with data-driven strategies.

By Piotr Korzeniowski • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Research highlights customer discontent after Broadcom-VMware deal
Customer Experience

Research highlights customer discontent after Broadcom-VMware deal

Broadcom's acquisition of VMware has led to increased costs and operational hurdles for nearly 70% of users, pushing many to consider alternative cloud providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024
IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI
Digital Transformation

IFS acquires EmpowerMX to enhance aviation maintenance AI

IFS acquires EmpowerMX, enhancing AI-driven aviation MRO solutions for major airlines. This merger promises bolstered capabilities, innovation, and industry leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group
Health Technologies

Device Technologies acquires Venusys & Infinity Group

Device Technologies Group has acquired Venusys and Infinity, marking its first Southeast Asia expansion into Malaysia and Singapore.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Cybersecurity

Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification

Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles
Marketing Technologies

Weel promotes Damon Hauenstein to dual CFO & COO roles

Weel has promoted Damon Hauenstein to CFO and COO as the company scales up, aiming to further accelerate its growth trajectory, processing AUD $500 million annually.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time
Recruitment

Employment Hero's SmartMatch tool slashes recruitment time

Employment Hero unveils SmartMatch tool to cut two weeks from recruitment, easing the burden on SMEs. Offering live candidate searches, SMEs gain a competitive edge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024