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Lilian Lam takes helm as Exclusive Networks' Singapore Country Manager
Storage

Lilian Lam takes helm as Exclusive Networks' Singapore Country Manager

Lilian Lam assumes role as Singapore Country Manager for cybersecurity specialist Exclusive Networks, aiming to boost business development and tackle the evolving cyber threat landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn
Data Analytics

China's cloud market services spending surges to $9.2bn

In Q3 2023, China's spending on cloud market services saw an 18% rise to $9.2bn, while Chinese cloud giants saw a surge led by AI technology innovations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jan 2024

Global Stories

Rimini Street launches Rimini Custom to optimise business operations
Data Analytics

Rimini Street launches Rimini Custom to optimise business operations

Rimini Street unveils Rimini Custom, a client-driven service aiming to extend the lifespan and increase the value of existing software, while simplifying the integration of new applications.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024
Absoft integrates Salesforce Service Cloud in service delivery upgrade
Data Analytics

Absoft integrates Salesforce Service Cloud in service delivery upgrade

Absoft, a UK-based SAP firm, heightens customer experience by integrating Salesforce Service Cloud into its service delivery operations, optimising operations and modernising client services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Rippling's $11.25B bolster for Asia-Pacific with Sydney HQ opening
Data Analytics

Rippling's $11.25B bolster for Asia-Pacific with Sydney HQ opening

Rippling, the US-based workforce management giant, has launched in Australia, marking the initiation of a multi-year investment strategy in the ever-growing Asia-Pacific region.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Freshworks names Abe Smith as Chief of Global Field Operations
Software-as-a-Service

Freshworks names Abe Smith as Chief of Global Field Operations

SaaS giant Freshworks enlists Abe Smith, with his 25-year field sales experience from Zoom, Oracle, and Cisco, as Chief of Global Field Operations to spur its upmarket progression.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Asia-Pacific IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but face data hurdles
Data Analytics

Asia-Pacific IT leaders see AI boosting productivity, but face data hurdles

Whilst 86% of Asia-Pacific IT leaders believe AI can boost productivity, Salesforce's latest research reveals that 69% of businesses may not fully capitalise on AI due to difficulties with data system harmonisation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
SolarWinds appoints Brian Goldfarb as new Chief Marketing Officer
Data Analytics

SolarWinds appoints Brian Goldfarb as new Chief Marketing Officer

SolarWinds appoints IT industry veteran Brian Goldfarb as CMO, leveraging his two-decade experience to further company's growth and transformation phase.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
SEON appoints ex-Uber executive Björn Heckel as new CTO
Data Analytics

SEON appoints ex-Uber executive Björn Heckel as new CTO

Fraud prevention platform, SEON, recruits Björn Heckel, seasoned tech executive from Uber and Salesforce, as CTO to reinforce its commitment to fighting fraud and boosting enterprise solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024
How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success
Firewalls

How to make your Zero Trust Network Access rollout a success

Despite 83% of cybersec decision-makers in Australia and New Zealand seeing Zero Trust Network Access as future security, 17% have yet to start a programme, Forrester Consulting study reveals.

By Matt Caffrey • 6 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2024
Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection
Data Analytics

Okta set to acquire Spera Security in enhancement of identity threat detection

Identity security giant, Okta, gears up to acquire 2022-born Spera Security, set to boost its identity threat detection capabilities and enrich its customer base with advanced technology.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 30th Dec 2023
Revenue Grid unveils AI-driven sales efficiency enhancements in Winter '23 release
Data Analytics

Revenue Grid unveils AI-driven sales efficiency enhancements in Winter '23 release

Revenue Grid increases sales efficiency with AI-driven enhancements in its Winter 23 release, including improved data capture and streamlined workflows.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Dec 2023
Salesforce enhances AI features & launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce enhances AI features & launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace

Salesforce bolsters AI capabilities in Data Cloud and Einstein 1 Platform, and launches Trailblazer Career Marketplace.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2023
Kissflow recognised as Representative Vendor by Gartner's BPA Tool Market Guide
Data Analytics

Kissflow recognised as Representative Vendor by Gartner's BPA Tool Market Guide

Kissflow, a leading low-code work platform, has been named a Representative Vendor in Gartner's BPA Tool Market Guide.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023
Justin Mongroo named new Senior Vice President of Sales at WP Engine
Data Analytics

Justin Mongroo named new Senior Vice President of Sales at WP Engine

Justin Mongroo takes up the role of Senior Vice President of Sales at WP Engine, aiming to augment its growth trajectory.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Vonage to boost Southern Cross Credit Union's customer support
Unified Communications

Vonage to boost Southern Cross Credit Union's customer support

Southern Cross Credit Union (SCCU) partners with global cloud communications firm, Vonage, enhancing their customer support system in Australia by employing Vonage Fusion's UCaaS and CCaaS solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2024
BillingPlatform renews multi-year agreement with Australian software provider Class
Data Analytics

BillingPlatform renews multi-year agreement with Australian software provider Class

BillingPlatform extends its multi-year partnership with Australian software provider Class to enhance cloud-based wealth accounting services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Dec 2023