Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 26

Australia's new climate reporting standards challenge businesses to reinvent strategies, with experts urging a proactive approach to achieve lasting benefits.

RedCompass Labs has launched AnalystAccelerator.ai, an AI solution designed to transform payment processes for banks, potentially automating 68% of projects.

TechWorks has appointed Jillian Hughes as Head of Semiconductors, aiming to advance the UK's £9.6 billion semiconductor industry on a global stage.

Tonaquint has announced the appointment of Jim Buie as CEO, aiming to enhance its data centre services in rapidly growing markets.

Scalare Partners has launched its trading on the ASX, marking it as Australia's first early-stage tech accelerator to list, raising AUD $4.3 million.

Kudosity has launched beta testing for Rich Communication Services in the Asia Pacific, inviting businesses to enhance customer engagement through innovative messaging.

Microsoft's launch of a Cloud Region in New Zealand highlights a shift towards hybrid infrastructure, sparking debate on optimal data storage strategies.

PointFive has raised USD $20 million in Series A funding to enhance cloud cost optimisation and expand multi-cloud support, led by Salesforce Ventures.

Zendesk unveils its AI Dynamic Pricing Plan, enabling businesses to flexibly invest in AI and automation to meet evolving service needs.

Trellis Data has launched a new AI decoding method, Dynamic Depth Decoding, which could cut computational needs by 68.4% and speed up processes significantly.

AUCyber reports that Australian children have lost over AUD $129,700 to social media scams this year, prompting calls for enhanced online safety measures.

Ping Identity has achieved a remarkable 31% year-on-year growth in Annual Recurring Revenue, now approaching USD $800 million amidst industry recognition.

The Retail Score has unveiled a new Performance and Benchmark data service for Australia's retail sector, attracting over 100 brands and 3,500 locations.

BlackLine has appointed Philippe Omer Decugis as Senior Vice President and General Manager for Europe to enhance growth and customer success across the region.

Dow Jones has launched Factiva Smart Summary, an AI-powered feature that provides concise research summaries for informed business decision-making.

Complaints to Australian telecoms have plummeted to record lows, averaging just 2.7 per 10,000 services, signalling improved customer satisfaction.

The New Zealand Space Agency and SmartSat CRC unveil four new space research projects to boost environmental and agricultural management across both nations.

Catapult has reported a 20% rise in Annualised Contract Value to USD $96.8 million and significant revenue growth of 19% to USD $57.8 million for H1 FY25.

A recent SpinTel study reveals that 70% of Australians are hesitant to choose slower internet speeds, potentially forfeiting savings on their plans.

Kaseya predicts a transformative future for Managed Service Providers, as technology enables small to mid-sized businesses to compete with larger firms.