Acquisition stories
A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.
Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.
Women in Digital Awards unveil a new category to honour female leaders in cybersecurity, aiming to spotlight women in the predominantly male sector. Nominations open.
Backbase appoints Chris Shayan as Head of AI to drive innovation in its Engagement Banking Platform, marking a significant step in rearchitecting banking around the customer.
WatchGuard Technologies unveils ThreatSync+ NDR and WatchGuard Compliance Reporting, leveraging AI to simplify cybersecurity for smaller IT teams and enhance compliance.
Kaspersky introduces a Windows digital forensics course to empower InfoSec professionals with essential skills in detecting and analysing digital evidence.
Logpoint appoints Gitte Hemmingsen as SVP of People and Culture, aiming to boost workforce engagement and attract top cybersecurity talent under new CEO Mikkel Drucker.
SAP Concur continues to strive in producing effective ways to simplify business travel and expense management.
Cloudera has unveiled three AI-driven assistants to speed up data and AI business apps, as 84% of Asia-Pacific firms embrace AI for business impact.
Colt Technology Services' latest Sustainability Report highlights a 34% CO2e reduction since 2019 and an ambitious goal of net zero emissions by 2045, showcasing its significant ESG strides.
Encompass appoints Andrew Dunn as VP of Engineering, tasked with leading the strategic delivery of its CDI platform to enhance global banking solutions.
AI is reshaping cybersecurity, by spotlighting the powerful synergy between advanced tech and human expertise in thwarting cyber threats.
The Cisco-Splunk connection promises to enhance digital resilience, offering advanced AI solutions while prioritising data security and customer experience.
Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.
Xtend launches an AI-driven suite to boost lower marketing funnel conversions in sectors like eCommerce, fintech, and travel, promising significant revenue gains and reduced acquisition costs.
Microcontroller market surges as Transparency Market Research report highlights their role in modern tech, future trends, and advancements in AI, 5G, and cybersecurity.
Incubeta has acquired Persuasion Technologies, a prominent Google Cloud Platform partner, to bolster its marketing analytics and cloud tech capabilities, enhancing campaign optimisation.
Scottish tech firm Waracle has acquired Glasgow's Screenmedia, boosting its digital product development team to over 200 as it eyes AI-enhanced growth.
Databarracks secures growth finance from Allica Bank to boost expansion; aims to enhance services and potentially acquire more firms, emphasising cyber resilience.
Everfox agrees to acquire London's Garrison Technology, aiming to enhance its cybersecurity solutions with Garrison's hardware-enforced security capabilities.