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CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls
Software-as-a-Service

CFOs boost tech & AI budgets as hiring growth stalls

CFOs shift from hiring to hardware, funnelling bigger budgets into tech, AI and sales while HR, headcount and pay growth lose momentum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows
Manufacturing

CFOs boost tech, sales & AI as headcount growth slows

CFOs are funnelling 2026 budgets into tech, AI and sales, while easing back on hiring, HR spending and rapid pay growth.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Wipro unveils unified AI-led enterprise functions model
Data Analytics

Wipro unveils unified AI-led enterprise functions model

Wipro launches a unified AI-led model to fuse consulting, transformation and operations across people, finance, supply chain and customer work.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC
Data Analytics

Bizcap names Rebecca del Rio Deputy CEO for APAC

Bizcap appoints long-time executive Rebecca del Rio as Deputy CEO for APAC, expanding her leadership as the lender accelerates global growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Babeltext bridges language gaps for Shopify's global merchants
Data Analytics

Babeltext bridges language gaps for Shopify's global merchants

Babeltext enables Shopify merchants to communicate in 195 languages via AI-powered messaging, easing global sales and boosting customer confidence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ
Firewalls

Cloudflare names Pat Breen Area Vice President for Australia NZ

Cloudflare has appointed Pat Breen as Area Vice President for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth and strengthen regional operations.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ
Data Analytics

Prophet names James Sawyer VP to drive predictive growth in ANZ

Prophet appoints James Sawyer as VP Sales and Partnerships to boost growth and predictive decision intelligence in Sydney and Brisbane markets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking
Unified Communications

Plaud unveils omnichannel AI platform to automate notetaking

Plaud launches an omnichannel AI platform providing APIs and SDKs to automate and analyse notetaking across in-person and online business conversations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns
Customer Experience

LinkedIn emerges as top B2B ad channel with highest returns

LinkedIn now leads B2B ad spend with 39%, delivering a 113% return on investment, outperforming Google and Meta in cost efficiency and sales impact.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ
Digital Transformation

Andrew Fox appointed General Manager for HPE Networking ANZ

Andrew Fox has been appointed General Manager for HPE Networking in Australia and New Zealand, leading growth and AI-focused networking strategies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025

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Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience
Customer Experience

Curiosity and determination can build knowledge and experience

A determined account manager shows how curiosity, not technical expertise, can drive success for women building careers in IT sales.

By Ella West • 5 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor
Payment Technologies

Michaela O'Connor named Chief Growth Officer to lead Symcor

Michaela O'Connor has been appointed Chief Growth Officer at Symcor to lead sales, marketing, and strategy, driving the company's expansion and innovation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2025
Tech and AI won't kill sales - but it's changing the game beyond recognition
Customer Relationship Management

Tech and AI won't kill sales - but it's changing the game beyond recognition

Technology is transforming sales with data and automation, but human insight remains vital for building trust and closing deals in a changing landscape.

By Nick Coward • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI delivers patchy benefits as US firms struggle with integration
Customer Experience

AI delivers patchy benefits as US firms struggle with integration

Nearly all large US firms use AI, yet only half see widespread benefits as integration and impact measurement remain major challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Krenovator launches AI platform to streamline global recruitment
Human Capital Management

Krenovator launches AI platform to streamline global recruitment

Krenovator launches HastyHire, an AI platform streamlining recruitment with video interviews, bias detection and 70+ language support across global markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth
Marketing

Gallagher Security opens Gold Coast office for regional growth

Gallagher Security opens a new office in Southport, Gold Coast, expanding its presence and training facilities across Australia and the wider APAC and IMEA regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Andre Sabian named Chief Commercial Officer in Experteq move
Digital Transformation

Andre Sabian named Chief Commercial Officer in Experteq move

Experteq has appointed Andre Sabian as Chief Commercial Officer, strengthening its leadership as Pat Murphy prepares to become CEO later this month.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025