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Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report
Hyperscale

Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report

Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy
Digital Transformation

Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy

Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes
Unified Communications

LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes

LRN Corporation has unveiled its 2025 Ethics and Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, revealing significant discrepancies in global compliance efforts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future
Virtualisation

Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future

Kelsey Hightower, renowned for his contributions to Kubernetes, has joined Civo's board, aiming to enhance its private cloud and AI innovations.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO
Chief Financial Officer

Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO

Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal
EduTech

CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025
Proto appoints Todd Bouman as CEO amid rapid expansion
EduTech

Proto appoints Todd Bouman as CEO amid rapid expansion

Todd Bouman has been named CEO of Proto, succeeding founder David Nussbaum, as the firm looks to revolutionise hologram and spatial computing technologies.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Brian Hildebrand appointed CIO at ECI Software Solutions
Disaster Recovery

Brian Hildebrand appointed CIO at ECI Software Solutions

ECI Software Solutions has appointed Brian Hildebrand as Chief Information Officer, tasked with enhancing its IT strategy and technology infrastructure.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
Nuix earns patent for AI breakthrough in document sorting
Artificial Intelligence

Nuix earns patent for AI breakthrough in document sorting

Nuix has secured a patent for a groundbreaking technology aimed at improving AI model training, promising to enhance document classification in NLP.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Feb 2025
CyberArk acquires Zilla Security to enhance AI-driven capabilities
Software-as-a-Service

CyberArk acquires Zilla Security to enhance AI-driven capabilities

CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security, enhancing its Identity Security Platform with AI-driven IGA solutions to boost digital security.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets
Customer Experience

Qsic secures USD $25m to expand AI audio platform and enter new markets

Qsic has raised USD $25 million in Series B funding to enhance its AI-driven audio platform, aiming to expand its retail operations and boost its market presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs
Unified Communications

Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs

Sectigo has launched Sectigo PQC Labs, the first NIST-compliant sandbox for post-quantum cryptography, enabling organisations to prepare against future quantum threats.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors
Internet of Things

AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries
Customer Experience

Retail report: UK consumers prioritise convenient deliveries

The Metapack report reveals that by 2025, 60.1% of UK consumers prioritise delivery convenience, highlighting a shift towards innovative retail strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024
Smart Cities

LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud
Supply Chain

SAP partners with Databricks to launch Business Data Cloud

SAP has launched its Business Data Cloud alongside Databricks, aiming to unify enterprise data to enhance decision-making and accelerate AI initiatives.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025

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Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Markko reports record growth with GBP £500,000 revenue

Markko has reported record growth, achieving annual recurring revenue of GBP £500,000 and supporting 15 live marketplaces amid rising demand for its platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Virsae completes IRAP & ISM Essential Eight assessments
Data Protection

Virsae completes IRAP & ISM Essential Eight assessments

Virsae has enhanced its cybersecurity platform by completing the Australian Infosec Registered Assessors Program and ISM Essential Eight assessments.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2025