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Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day
Generative AI

Tech leaders advocate for gender equality on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day highlights gender equality struggles, leaders like Hope Wang and Ghazal Asif stress the need for inclusive tech environments and mentorship.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Mar 2025
Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world
Massey University

Rachael Hedges shares insights on thriving in tech world

Rachael Hedges, Managing Director of Versed, shares her journey navigating the male-dominated tech industry, emphasising the importance of communication skills.

By Rachael Hedges • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Asia-Europe digital connectivity strengthened by new project
Gaming

Asia-Europe digital connectivity strengthened by new project

Telehouse Thailand, HGC Global Communications, and AMS-IX have launched a new transmission infrastructure to enhance connectivity between Bangkok and London.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Zeus appoints first CTO to lead AI strategy expansion
Digital Transformation

Zeus appoints first CTO to lead AI strategy expansion

Digital freight firm Zeus has appointed Jan Riethmayer as its inaugural Chief Technology Officer to lead its global AI strategy and expand Zeus Command AI.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising
EduTech

Australian study reveals mistrust in digital advertising

New research from Yahoo and Magna highlights a significant misunderstanding among Australians about their data rights, complicating trust in digital advertising.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

Dutch regions' data exposed after hard drives sold at market
Data Protection

Dutch regions' data exposed after hard drives sold at market

A Dutch man has inadvertently sparked a data security alarm after buying hard drives packed with sensitive personal information at a flea market.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Accenture highlights AI autonomy in Technology Vision 2025
Robotics

Accenture highlights AI autonomy in Technology Vision 2025

Accenture's Technology Vision 2025 report unveils AI's transformative potential, highlighting trust as key to leveraging its capabilities for businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
From Intern to Leader: Transforming Experience into Opportunity
EduTech

From Intern to Leader: Transforming Experience into Opportunity

With internships evolving from mundane tasks to valuable career launching pads, strategic placements can significantly boost job prospects for graduates.

By Emma Adby • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore
Platform-as-a-Service

AdZ Basket unveils AI-driven ad platform in Singapore

AdZ Basket has launched its innovative AI-powered advertising platform, AdZ Basket OOH, in Singapore, merging Out-of-Home and digital ads for enhanced campaign effectiveness.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day
Lenovo

Promoting inclusivity in tech on International Women's Day

As International Women's Day nears, tech leaders urge companies to enhance diversity and inclusion strategies, noting Australia's unique opportunity for innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cyber threats in Australian firms prompt zero trust shift
Ransomware

Cyber threats in Australian firms prompt zero trust shift

Research by Zscaler reveals that 48% of Australian firms faced significant cyber breaches in recent months, urging a shift to robust zero trust strategies.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses
Unified Communications

Empowering Women in the Workplace: The Role of SME Businesses

Small and medium-sized enterprises can significantly promote equity and inclusion in the workplace, fostering environments where all employees thrive.

By Renata Bastalic • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Mar 2025
QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA
Digital Transformation

QA becomes first Databricks training partner in EMEA

QA has become the first authorised training partner of Databricks in EMEA, enhancing access to vital data and AI training for businesses across the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Mar 2025
Haloocom expands with new SEA HQ in Singapore
Customer Experience

Haloocom expands with new SEA HQ in Singapore

Haloocom Technologies has opened its Regional Headquarters in Singapore, aiming to boost AI-driven business communications across South East Asia.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR
Marketing Technologies

How a boutique Auckland firm mastered the art of small-market PR

A boutique agency in Auckland has excelled in navigating New Zealand's challenging media landscape, providing invaluable PR services for small and multinational firms alike.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2025
Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts
Hyperscale

Sanjeev Khanna joins Portman to boost global expansion efforts

Portman Partners has appointed Sanjeev Khanna as Strategic Advisor to enhance its growth and partner network in the expanding US and international markets.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Temus' vision for digital healthcare transformation in Singapore

Temus is set to transform Singapore's digital healthcare landscape, driven by Managing Director Kitty Lee's vision and commitment to local talent development.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 servers for AI workloads
Data Analytics

Lenovo unveils ThinkSystem V4 servers for AI workloads

Lenovo has launched its ThinkSystem V4 series servers, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, to boost AI capabilities and efficiency in modern data centres.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025