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Workday announces fiscal results & plans to buy HiredScore
EduTech

Workday announces fiscal results & plans to buy HiredScore

Workday reports 17% YoY fiscal growth and outlines plans to acquire AI-backed talent orchestration firm, HiredScore, to enhance its CFO solutions portfolio.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
The strategic imperative of integrating offline and online channels
Customer Experience

The strategic imperative of integrating offline and online channels

Entry-level omnichannel capabilities reported in just 11% of firms, in spite of those companies with strong strategies seeing a 9.5% annual income increase and a 7.5% reduction in contact costs.

By Vipul Aggarwal • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
Data Science

Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice

In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition
Risk & Compliance

FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition

FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Adjust's Mobile App Trends 2024 unveils boost in global app installs
Data Analytics

Adjust's Mobile App Trends 2024 unveils boost in global app installs

Mobile app installs globally rose by 4% in 2023, marking a recovery in the industry and highlighting the potential for returns, according to a report by analytics firm Adjust and AppLovin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security
Physical Security

Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Chris Howard leaves Dentsu for COO role at Nest Commerce
eCommerce

Chris Howard leaves Dentsu for COO role at Nest Commerce

Amid a period of substantial growth, Nest Commerce appoints former Dentsu Managing Director, Chris Howard, as their new Chief Operating Officer to propel ecommerce clientele into further expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services
Network Infrastructure

Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services

Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Tufin acquires AKIPS enhancing network security capabilities
Firewalls

Tufin acquires AKIPS enhancing network security capabilities

Tufin acquires network monitoring firm AKIPS, strengthening its capability to provide comprehensive network visibility and bolstering its position in cloud security management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Brave Bison to optimise eCommerce for dart giant Target Darts
eCommerce

Brave Bison to optimise eCommerce for dart giant Target Darts

In a bid to boost its eCommerce capabilities, Target Darts has enlisted the expertise of digital media company Brave Bison following a surge in popularity and expansion.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Mobile app installs grow by 4% in 2023 despite downturn
Gaming

Mobile app installs grow by 4% in 2023 despite downturn

App installs worldwide witnessed a 4% increase in 2023, revitalising sectors like fintech, gaming, and eCommerce, despite a downward trend last year, according to a report by Adjust and AppLovin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
CSA unveils new guidance on DevSecOps collaboration & integration
Cloud Security

CSA unveils new guidance on DevSecOps collaboration & integration

The Cloud Security Alliance has released new guidance on utilising DevSecOps for a secure cloud computing system, underscoring collaboration as key to its success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
Delinea set to acquire Fastpath, revolutionising privileged access control
Software-as-a-Service

Delinea set to acquire Fastpath, revolutionising privileged access control

Delinea's impending acquisition of Fastpath is set to disrupt the privileged access control landscape, driving a new era in identity security through an AI-driven authorisation security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
Internet pioneer Scott Hicks takes the helm at iseek
Customer Relationship Management

Internet pioneer Scott Hicks takes the helm at iseek

Internet pioneer Scott Hicks is now CEO of digital infrastructure group iseek, following the firm's acquisition of his business, YourDC. Hicks plans to boost iseek's growth trajectory.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

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JULO hits $120 million annual recurring revenue, boosts financial inclusion
Digital Inclusion

JULO hits $120 million annual recurring revenue, boosts financial inclusion

Indonesian digital finance platform JULO achieves over USD $120 million in annual recurring revenue, adds a 50% rise in loan disbursement and records breakeven point, underpinning its mission of financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024
China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach
Digital Transformation

China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach

China's international B2B MNCs are using social media as a primary marketing channel, with 70% planning to increase their marketing budget in 2024, according to KAWO's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024
nib New Zealand sees solid growth with robust financials
Insurance

nib New Zealand sees solid growth with robust financials

Nib New Zealand reports a robust H1 FY24 financial performance with a significant 3.7% growth in private health insurance policyholders.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024