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Skillvue raises USD $6.3 million to scale AI skills platform
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Italian HR tech startup Skillvue secures USD $6.3 million seed funding to boost its AI-driven skills discovery platform, supporting global expansion plans.
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Ofload appoints Dean Newman as new COO to drive national growth
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digital transformation
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mba
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coo
Ofload has appointed Dean Newman as COO to boost its national expansion, leveraging his 30 years of supply chain and digital transformation expertise.
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Avalara appoints Sydney Carey & Karyn Smith to top roles
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document management
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ecm
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erp
Avalara appoints Sydney Carey as CFO and Karyn Smith as Chief Legal Officer to boost finance and legal leadership in global tax tech operations.
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Abitha Arunachalam named AI test lead at Avocado Consulting
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risk & compliance
Avocado Consulting appoints AI expert Abitha Arunachalam as Test Automation Practice Lead to enhance AI-driven software testing across Australia.
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AI speeds up Tasmanian wildlife monitoring & conservation work
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ai
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cleantech
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conservation
Tasmania's WildTracker utilises AI to sort over 774,000 wildlife images, saving 900 volunteer hours and boosting conservation efforts across the region.
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Moloco appoints Jean-Luc Nahon to lead product for Moloco Ads
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smartphones
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data science
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ai
Moloco has hired Jean-Luc Nahon, former Amazon Ads executive, as Head of Product to boost its AI-driven advertising solutions and strategic growth in 2025.
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Fire on the Hill grows US team & wins major client contracts
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martech
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reputation management
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amadeus
Fire on the Hill bolsters U.S. presence with new senior hires and key client wins across tech, travel, education, and energy sectors, expanding its New York base.
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Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth
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data analytics
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dei
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cleantech
Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.
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Intralink opens offices in India to drive cross-border growth
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partner programmes
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it industry
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outsourcing
Intralink opens offices in New Delhi and Mumbai, appointing new leaders to boost cross-border business in India’s fast-growing market.
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SAP appoints Peter Moore to lead Asia Pacific partner ecosystem
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saas
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digital transformation
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sap
SAP appoints Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific to drive growth and collaboration amid rising cloud adoption and digital transformation.
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Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer to lead growth
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Tenable appoints Eric Doerr as Chief Product Officer, leveraging his 30 years of cybersecurity experience to drive innovation amid cloud security growth.
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AI-powered cyberattacks surge as criminals exploit new tools
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cloud security
Fortinet's 2025 report reveals a surge in AI-driven cyberattacks in 2024, urging firms to adopt proactive, intelligence-led defence strategies.
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Thoughtworks helps carsales boost customer service with AI tools
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Thoughtworks has aided carsales in Australia to boost engineering and launch an AI-powered car recommendation tool, enhancing customer experience and delivery speed.
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Semperis appoints Alex Weinert to drive hybrid identity security
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
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software engineering
Semperis appoints identity security expert Alex Weinert as Chief Product Officer to boost product strategy against sophisticated cyber threats.
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Biza.io expands team to boost non-bank lender CDR services
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saas
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fintech
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data privacy
Biza.io appoints Kam Rafiei as Product Lead to boost Consumer Data Right services amid rising demand from non-bank lenders under new CDR rules.
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Melbourne university selects Rimini Street for Salesforce support
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saas
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edutech
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martech
The University of Melbourne’s Mobile Learning Unit partners with Rimini Street to enhance support for its Salesforce-based eLearning platform and ensure operational efficiency.
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BeyondTrust names Sean Malone as new Chief Information Security Officer
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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bitsight
BeyondTrust has named Sean Malone as Chief Information Security Officer, tasking him with leading the company's global cybersecurity strategy and operations.
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Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Exabeam appoints Kiley LePage as Chief Legal Officer to lead legal strategy and support growth with nearly 30 years of tech sector experience.
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Calabrio boosts contact centres with over 70 new AI features
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Calabrio unveils 70+ new AI-driven features in Calabrio ONE, boosting efficiency and customer service in contact centres, available within six months.
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Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
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digital transformation
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it automation
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cybersecurity
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.