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Rogo appoints Joe Xavier as Chief Technology Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Rogo appoints Joe Xavier as Chief Technology Officer

The hire signals Rogo's push to expand in finance, with annual recurring revenue up more than 50% and 100 new customers last quarter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jul 2026
AI leaders warn of cyber risk & human oversight gaps
Robotics

AI leaders warn of cyber risk & human oversight gaps

Attackers can now weaponise newly disclosed flaws in hours, leaving businesses exposed unless security teams move to real-time oversight.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Jul 2026
Pureprofile launches qual unit after CRNRSTONE buyout
Data Analytics

Pureprofile launches qual unit after CRNRSTONE buyout

Clients seeking faster, deeper research insights will now get qualitative support under Pureprofile's expanded offering after the CRNRSTONE takeover.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap
Phishing

CISOs warn AI scams widen leadership cyber risk gap

AI-enabled scams are making it harder for UK and European businesses to win executive backing for staff-focused cyber defences.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project
Data centers

FiveNines completes 9.6MW European data centre project

The milestone strengthens the UK-headquartered builder's push into European infrastructure after the facility was handed over with LEED Gold status.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jul 2026
David Jones CEO puts supply chain at heart of strategy
Data Analytics

David Jones CEO puts supply chain at heart of strategy

Supply chain failures could squeeze margins further as the retailer's new Chief Executive Officer makes logistics central to its turnaround plan.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Newgen names Tarun Nandwani Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Newgen names Tarun Nandwani Chief Executive Officer

The software group is sharpening its global growth push as Tarun Nandwani takes the top job and Pramod Kumar gets a new role.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Jul 2026
Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work
Human Capital Management

Australian workers embrace AI, but hide it at work

Most Australian employees using AI say it lifts productivity, but many still hide that use from bosses as workplace rules lag behind adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Jul 2026
Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief
Digital Transformation

Fortinet appoints Luca Simonelli as Asia Pacific chief

The move puts a seasoned executive in charge of Fortinet's Asia Pacific push as cybersecurity spending accelerates across the region.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Singapore firms scale AI as governance lags behind
Digital Transformation

Singapore firms scale AI as governance lags behind

Governance and control systems are trailing AI roll-outs in Singapore, even as 37% of firms widen use and 14% embed it fully.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2026
Cisco outlines people-first AI strategy for workforce shift
Digital Transformation

Cisco outlines people-first AI strategy for workforce shift

Cisco says AI adoption needs cultural change, skills investment and human oversight as companies reshape work, learning and internal tools.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief
Digital Transformation

MicroCare appoints Kevin Castonguay as Marketing Chief

The Connecticut-based supplier is betting on a veteran marketer to lift brand awareness as it targets growth in specialist industrial markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jul 2026
AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff
Software-as-a-Service

AI confidence gap opens between senior & junior staff

Many workers are being left to learn AI on their own, with junior staff far less confident than senior leaders, a survey shows.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2026
SolutionsHub names David Lyons as non-executive director
Gaming

SolutionsHub names David Lyons as non-executive director

Demand is rising for licensing advice as Ireland's gambling rules tighten, with businesses facing a more formal regulatory regime.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives
Software-as-a-Service

Biza wins four CDR lenders & adds three executives

Its early lead in Australia's Consumer Data Right non-bank lending rollout now spans more than half of the first wave of lenders, while adding three executives.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2026
Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief
Fintech

Lorum appoints Hartwig Gerhartinger as legal chief

The hire underscores Lorum's push to win clients that need stronger regulatory assurance as it seeks a US trust bank charter.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Jul 2026
Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue
Data Protection

Cyber risk is no longer an IT issue, it's a leadership issue

Almost half of Irish businesses faced at least one cyber attack last year, exposing hidden costs that can hit operations, cash flow and trust.

By Richard O ‘Dwyer • 4 min read • Sat, 4th Jul 2026
Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth
Education, Learning & Training

Ngāti Whātua launches tech scholarship for Māori youth

Young Māori could gain funding, mentoring and industry links under a new scheme aimed at building future leaders in technology and entrepreneurship.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2026