Latest news - Page 487
Transforming the future of work, one conversation at a time
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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contact centre
As technology enables seamless communication, the work from anywhere concept is reshaping corporate landscapes, enhancing productivity, and reducing costs.
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.
Are businesses failing their customers? New research delves into customer experience
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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crm
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robots
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cx
Only 17% of Asia Pacific firms say customers find brand experiences fully satisfactory. How can businesses adapt to evolving customer expectations?.
HPE South Pacific appoints new GM for partners and alliances
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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recruitment
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hpe
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job moves
Julie Barbieri has been appointed as the general manager of Partners, Alliances and Service Providers at Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Pacific.
BluJay Solutions acquires Expedient Software, expands ANZ footprint
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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supply chain
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m&a
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data solutions
BluJay Solutions expands its Asia-Pacific footprint by acquiring Melbourne-based Expedient Software, strengthening customs and forwarding tech offerings in ANZ.
AI Forum of NZ welcomes govt's new digital council
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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government
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digital age
The AI Forum of New Zealand is supporting the government's launch of the Digital Council, aiming to advance digital understanding.
Tomorrow's CFO: Chief bean counter or strategic change leader?
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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financial systems
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rpa
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blackline
In 2020, CFOs in Australia and New Zealand are evolving from traditional finance overseers to strategic change leaders, driven by RPA and data insights.
Standard Chartered and Infor collaborate to digitise financial supply chain
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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supply chain
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infor
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gartner magic quadrant
The bank and cloud software company say the collaboration will enable businesses to minimise supply chain delays.
CompTIA hiring spree: three new executive council members appointed
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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comptia
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channel dynamics
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job moves
CompTIA strengthens ANZ Channel Community by appointing three new executive council members, underscoring its commitment to growth and millennial engagement.
Gartner: Third-party support market set to triple in three years
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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sap
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oracle
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rimini street
Organisations are increasingly looking for support outside OEMs to keep legacy infrastructure running and escape the sales pressure of vendors.
Zscaler hones in on APAC & promises stronger regional presence
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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cloud security
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zscaler
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apac expansion
Zscaler’s new Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) corporate sales director is on a mission to bring the company closer to Asia Pacific.
InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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martech
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software development
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domain names
InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.
Accenture announces its second acquisition in Australia in a fortnight
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The news comes barely a week after Accenture announced its acquisition of Icon Integration, another boutique Australian technology consultancy.
Massive discrepancy found between business vs. customer outlooks on CX
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
A severe disparity arises between ANZ businesses' self-perception and customers' views on customer experience, as NTT Ltd.’s report reveals.
How organisations can take proof of delivery processes to the next level with digital visibility and control
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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it automation
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business confidence
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upstream
Automating proof of delivery (POD) processes takes a fraction of the time compared to traditional, manual methods.
Honeywell launches ML solution to reduce buildings' energy consumption
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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ai
Machine learning autonomously adjusts building energy settings to deliver up to 10% energy savings, says Honeywell.
AI adoption stalling despite huge industry growth
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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rpa
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ai
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ey
Despite the APAC region's AI potential, trust issues, biases, and lack of transparency stall adoption, as revealed in an Ernst and Young poll.
Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.
Medius achieves revenue and customer wins for 2019
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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cloud services
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customers
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financial results
Medius reports a record year for 2019, with a 34% jump in subscription revenue and major customer wins including Christian Dior and Milwaukee Tool.
Microsoft bolsters threat prevention capabilities for enterprises
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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public cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Microsoft integrates AI and automation into its cybersecurity arsenal, enhancing Microsoft Threat Protection, Azure Sentinel, and Insider Risk Management.