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Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025
Data Analytics

Why Digital Customer Experience Will Define Business Success in 2025

In 2025, the digital customer experience will be crucial for organisational success, as over 70% of APAC consumers may switch brands after a poor interaction.

By Rob Newell • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks
EduTech

Massive botnet targets Microsoft 365 with stealth attacks

A newly discovered botnet, consisting of over 130,000 compromised devices, is targeting Microsoft 365 accounts with password spraying attacks, linked to China-based actors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025
Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments
Unified Communications

Backbase partners with MeaWallet to boost digital payments

Backbase has teamed up with MeaWallet to boost digital payment services in Australia and New Zealand, aiming for enhanced security and faster deployment.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2025
Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth
Virtualisation

Starburst reports record revenues with AI-driven growth

Starburst reports record financial results for FY25, fuelled by a 94% surge in cloud product adoption and a 20% increase in net new customers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts
Digital Transformation

Ataccama and Concord partner to boost data trust efforts

Ataccama has partnered with Concord to tackle data modernisation issues in regulated sectors, enhancing data trust and compliance for healthcare and financial services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data
Data Protection

Exclusive: Businesses face growing challenges in managing unstructured data

As unstructured data burgeons, businesses grapple with escalating challenges in governance, security, and costs, as experts urge immediate action to manage it effectively.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2025
Roop Singh joins Version 1 as chief commercial officer
Digital Transformation

Roop Singh joins Version 1 as chief commercial officer

Version 1 has announced the appointment of Roop Singh as Chief Commercial Officer, aiming to bolster its commercial strategy and global expansion.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy
Digital Transformation

Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy

Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus
Phishing

Regulated sectors pivot from detection to prevention focus

A new report by Everfox reveals a major shift towards preventative cybersecurity strategies in US and UK regulated sectors, with 97% of organisations facing cyber incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025
Customer Experience

Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025

Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring
IT Automation

Kapwork launches platform to streamline invoice factoring

Kapwork has launched its innovative Kapwork Verify platform to automate invoice factoring, claiming a potential 20% cut in operational costs for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates
Software Development

Aerospike launches Database 8 with significant updates

Aerospike has launched Database 8, enhancing its multi-model distributed system to ensure real-time performance and strict consistency for enterprise applications.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2025
Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president
Marketing Technologies

Elastic appoints Jeremy Pell as ANZ area vice president

Elastic has appointed Jeremy Pell as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost growth and customer satisfaction in a competitive market.

By Moritz Florian • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025

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Financial Services stories

Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders
Expense Management

Zeller launches financial solution for tech startup founders

Zeller has launched its all-in-one financial solution, Zeller for Startups, to support Australian tech founders who feel neglected by traditional banks.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2025
London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete
Data Analytics

London tech salaries lead, Manchester & Leeds compete

A new survey shows tech professionals in London earn an average salary of GBP £120,000, highlighting the city's status as a thriving technology hub.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2025
DTCC opens second Indian office in Hyderabad, Telangana
Business Continuity

DTCC opens second Indian office in Hyderabad, Telangana

The Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation has opened its second Indian office in Hyderabad, enhancing its operational capabilities and commitment to innovation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director
Fintech

Tom Suter joins PAYSTRAX as UK regional sales director

PAYSTRAX has appointed Tom Suter as Regional Sales Director for the UK, aiming to boost its expansion across the UK and European markets.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2025