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Markel adopts Guidewire Cloud for claims transformation
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Markel has transitioned to Guidewire Cloud to enhance its claims and IT operations, signalling a move towards a more efficient cloud-based infrastructure.
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2025 AI non-negotiables: must-have strategies to stay ahead
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As 2025 approaches, embracing AI has become essential for business leaders, driving efficiency gains and reshaping operations across industries.
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AccountsIQ expands leadership team with new CFO & CMO
Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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AccountsIQ strengthens its leadership team with the appointments of James Hunter as CFO and Evan O'Shea as CMO to propel company growth.
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Revenite appoints Jonathon Wetton as chief technology officer
Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Revenite has appointed Jonathon Wetton as its new Chief Technology Officer to boost data innovation and enhance AI capabilities for clients.
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VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
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Okta works with OpenID for new enterprise identity security standard
Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Okta leads a new initiative under the OpenID Foundation to establish the IPSIE standard, aiming to enhance identity security for enterprise applications.
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Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges
Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.
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Celonis & PwC extend partnership for business transformation
Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Celonis and PwC are extending their partnership to enhance business transformation through Process Intelligence, targeting significant operational improvements.
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Workday debuts 12 Industry Accelerators to boost HR & finance
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Workday unveils twelve new Industry Accelerators, partnering globally to help customers modernise HR and finance across various sectors.
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HBF launches new cloud systems in major digital overhaul
Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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digital transformation
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martech
Australian health insurer HBF has unveiled a sweeping digital transformation, enhancing engagement for over 1 million members through updated cloud-based systems and improved self-service options.
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce Partner Network to delivery specialised AI agents
Thu, 19th Sep 2024
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Salesforce unveils the Agentforce Partner Network, collaborating with AWS, Google, and IBM to revolutionise AI-driven customer success with new agents.
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Sony New Zealand shares steady financial performance for FY23
Thu, 5th Sep 2024
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Sony New Zealand has reported steady financial performance for FY23, maintaining robust revenue streams and a solid asset base despite market fluctuations.
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Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.
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SAP honours top innovators at 2024 Best Run Awards in ANZ
Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
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SAP has honoured top innovators across Australia and New Zealand in the 2024 Best Run Awards, spotlighting trailblazing companies like Telstra, BHP, and PWC.
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Aiimi named official AI provider for UK public sector services
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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pwc
The Crown Commercial Service designates Aiimi as an official AI provider, facilitating widespread AI solutions to enhance efficiency and data security in the public sector.
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Workday reports USD $2.085 billion revenue, unveils new services
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Workday's revenue surged to USD $2.085 billion in Q2, up 16.7%. It also rolled out new global payroll services to streamline multinational operations.
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Opkey secures USD $47 million to enhance AI ERP solutions
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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crm
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digital transformation
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Opkey secures USD $47M in Series B funding led by PeakSpan Capital to advance its AI-powered ERP automation platform, aiming to streamline cloud ERP transformations.
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Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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pwc
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leadership
ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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data privacy
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Kape Technologies appoints Ankit Khemka as new CMO to bolster its senior leadership and enhance its commitment to privacy and security technology.
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Vectra AI expands platform to boost SOC teams against hybrid attacks
Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Vectra AI has expanded its XDR platform with new AI-driven capabilities, enabling SOC teams to better detect and manage cyber threats in hybrid environments.