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academyEX hires two advisors to boost support for Māori students
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Postgraduate provider academyEX bolsters commitment to Māori students, appointing Kura Te Ua and Lewis Tapene as Academic Advisors to forge culturally-aligned support and develop Te Ao Māori strategy.
ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand
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ServiceNow fortifies its leadership in Australia and New Zealand as it welcomes esteemed IT professionals Barry Dietrich and David Thodey AO, aimed at promoting customer success and enhancing company culture.
Dennis Woodside takes over as Freshworks CEO from founder Girish Mathrubootham
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Dennis Woodside takes the reins as CEO of Freshworks, succeeding company founder Girish Mathrubootham who becomes Executive Chairman, guiding the firm to its next chapter of global growth.
Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
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Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
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A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025
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The Sir John Monash Foundation is now inviting applications for its 2025 scholarship program, offering Australia's brightest talents the chance to study internationally and develop into future global leaders.
UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
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UK financial bosses worry inadequate cybersecurity could hinder nation's hopes of becoming a global AI leader, with only 13% of organisations resilient to cyberattacks, a Microsoft survey found.
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
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UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.
IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation
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Majority of IT decision-makers lacking resources and expertise to implement DMARC email authentication protocol prefer outsourcing.
Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
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Cayosoft reports a 56% surge in annual recurring revenue in 2023, driven by rising need for its AD recovery solution amidst a 172% increase in AD outages since 2021.
Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom
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While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.
Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation
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In a major move, Encompass Corporation has appointed Stuart Barnard, an experienced finance executive known for his work with start-ups and scale-ups, as its first CFO.
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
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academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
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Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.
Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland
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Becca Toth steps into the key role of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at global tech firm Hyland, drawing on her decades of industry experience to amplify growth and global expansion.
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
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Over half of the UK's IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to defend against cyber warfare, according to a new report by cybersecurity firm Armis.
Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer
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Anna Porra, a veteran with vast cards programme management expertise, joins leading issuer processor, Paymentology, as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and operational efficiency.
Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
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Veteran telecoms leader, Colman Deegan, with 25 years experience and notable tenure at Vodafone, joins Zayo Group as the new CEO of Zayo Europe from April 16, 2024, to propel business growth amid digital surge.
Intel reshuffles Asia Pacific leadership to boost business growth
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Intel expands strategic focus in Asia Pacific, Japan and India with key appointments including Hans Chuang as GM for APJ and Santhosh Viswanathan as VP for India.
Unearthing mining's data and AI potential: Why It's overlooked and how to start
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Despite the proven benefits, the untapped potential of data and AI within the mining industry remains overlooked due to traditional mindset, uncertain ROI and a lack of skills and expertise.
UK IT leaders skeptical of government's ability to thwart cyberwarfare
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Over half of UK IT leaders lack faith in the government's ability to shield businesses and citizens from cyberwarfare threats, according to a study by cybersecurity firm Armis.
Anastasia Nyrkovskaya makes history as Fortune Media's first female CEO
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Anastasia Nyrkovskaya charts history at Fortune Media, becoming the first female CEO and spearheading the media giant's digital transformation and global expansion.
How esports is improving career prospects for growing numbers of students
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Esports' integration into curricula is elevating students' career prospects by equipping them with crucial transferrable skills like teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, and exposing them to a myriad of job opportunities.
Confluent lauded in IDC MarketScape reports for data streaming prowess
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Data streaming operator Confluent garners leadership status in two IDC MarketScape reports, underscoring the increasing role of real-time data streaming technology in businesses' strategic and operational objectives.