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AI & design tools transforming job applications in 2024

Canva's latest report reveals that 65% of Australian hiring managers expect text-based resumes to vanish in favour of digital applications within five years.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Red Hat acquires Neural Magic to boost AI capabilities

Red Hat has acquired Neural Magic to enhance its AI offerings, aiming for high performance and specificity across hybrid cloud environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Hyperscale

JLL appoints regional co-heads for Asia Pacific data sector

JLL has expanded its Asia Pacific data centre capital markets platform, appointing Luke Jackson and Bob Tan as regional co-heads to enhance investor services.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Leadership

Data eXec launches to redefine data centre leadership

Data eXec has launched as a new sister brand to DataX Connect, aiming to recruit senior executives for data centre organisations globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Voice AI

SuperDial acquires MajorBoost to enhance voice AI in US

SuperDial has announced its acquisition of MajorBoost, enhancing its voice AI to streamline phone call automation in the US healthcare sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

AccountsIQ acquires ExpenseIn to expand finance solutions

AccountsIQ has acquired ExpenseIn, enhancing its cloud-based offerings and boosting its customer base to over 350,000 users across 40 countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Customer Experience

Zitcha & Marketplacer join forces to transform eCommerce

Retail media platform Zitcha has partnered with Marketplacer to integrate retail media and marketplace technologies, enhancing the eCommerce landscape for retailers and consumers.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

SOUTHSTART event expected to drive innovation & connection

Australia's leading start-up festival, SOUTHSTART, has revealed its 2025 programme, taking place in Adelaide from March 4 to 6, to connect industry leaders.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025

Software-as-a-Service

Motorola to acquire Theatro, enhancing AI for workers

Motorola Solutions is set to acquire Theatro, a Texas-based firm specialising in AI-driven software for frontline workers, enhancing safety and productivity.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2025

Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Nclose to boost global expansion plans

Integrity360 has acquired South African cybersecurity firm Nclose, enhancing its global presence and expanding its staff to over 180 in the region.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Unified Communications

Dan Faulkner appointed CEO of SmartBear amid AI shift

SmartBear has appointed Dan Faulkner as its new CEO, succeeding Frank Roe, as the company seeks to enhance its product strategy in an AI-driven landscape.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Endpoint Protection

WatchGuard acquires ActZero to boost cybersecurity services

WatchGuard Technologies has acquired ActZero to enhance its Managed Detection and Response services, boosting cybersecurity capabilities for clients.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Human Capital Management

Employment Hero acquires Humi for over CAD $100 million

Employment Hero has acquired Canadian platform Humi for over CAD $100 million, aiming to expand into Canada's SME market with tailored employment solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Firewalls

Dragos names Ekta Singh-Bushell as first Chief Operating Officer

Dragos has appointed Ekta Singh-Bushell as its inaugural Chief Operating Officer, aiming to boost operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Robotics

Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design

Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

Generative AI

AI & personal branding reshape UK job market dynamics

Canva's latest report reveals AI's vital role in UK job applications, showing a surge in personal branding and visually engaging CVs among applicants.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Data Analytics

Qodea appoints Alan Paton as new CEO to drive growth

Alan Paton has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Qodea, Europe's leading Google Cloud digital transformation partner, to drive further growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Jan 2025

Software Development

Curtis Walker appointed MD at Hybrid Anchor for growth

Curtis Walker has been appointed Managing Director of Hybrid Anchor, marking a strategic move as the software developer aims for significant expansion in 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2025