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John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025
Leadership

John Monash Foundation opens scholarship applications for 2025

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Leadership

Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer

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.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Leadership stories

Epicor appoints Steve O'Keeffe as Regional VP for UK & Ireland
Customer Relationship Management

Epicor appoints Steve O'Keeffe as Regional VP for UK & Ireland

Epicor appoints industry veteran Steve O'Keeffe as new Regional Vice President for the UK&I, tasked with driving sales and go-to-market strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024
ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand
Digital Transformation

ServiceNow bolsters leadership in Australia & New Zealand

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
Dennis Woodside takes over as Freshworks CEO from founder Girish Mathrubootham
Software-as-a-Service

Dennis Woodside takes over as Freshworks CEO from founder Girish Mathrubootham

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024
IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation
Phishing

IT leaders leaning on outsourcing for DMARC implementation

Majority of IT decision-makers lacking resources and expertise to implement DMARC email authentication protocol prefer outsourcing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand
Disaster Recovery

Cayosoft reports 56% revenue leap due to AD recovery solution demand

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom
Customer Experience

Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Apr 2024
Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland
Partner Programmes

Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare
Digital Transformation

UK IT leaders doubt government's ability to prevent cyberwarfare

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer
Fintech

Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024
Data Protection

Claire Williams to headline Infosecurity Europe 2024

Claire Williams OBE, former head of the Williams Formula 1 racing team, to share insights on fostering cyber-aware culture at Infosecurity Europe 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024
UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

UK financial leaders fear cyber threats to nation's AI goals

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.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024
UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds
Human Capital Management

UK managers pivotal in shaping positive workplace culture, study finds

UK managers are instrumental in creating a positive workplace culture and guiding employee development, according to a Workhuman study.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Apr 2024
Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation
Chief Financial Officer

Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation

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.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss
Identity and Access Management

academyEX initiates scholarships scheme for those affected by job loss

academyEX has launched scholarship schemes for redundant workers, aiming to prepare them for future workplace evolution with self-paced learning programmes.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2024
Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO
Connectivity

Colman Deegan takes helm as Zayo Europe's new CEO

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.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Sat, 20th Apr 2024