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Cogna appoints senior leaders to drive growth in UK & EMEA

Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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Cogna appoints Luke Rogers and James Dickinson to senior roles, aiming to boost growth across UK and EMEA sectors including utilities and manufacturing.
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Austin Technology acquires Lumity to boost AI & automation services

Wed, 10th Sep 2025
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Austin Technology has acquired Perth-based Lumity to bolster AI, automation, cloud, and telephony services for Australian businesses, expanding its tech capabilities.
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Hexaware & Replit launch Vibe Coding to boost no-code AI apps

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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Hexaware and Replit launch Vibe Coding, enabling non-coders to develop secure AI-powered business software swiftly with robust enterprise governance.
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Exclusive: CIO says AI breaks the cycle of forced ERP upgrades

Tue, 19th Aug 2025
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Rimini Street’s Joe Locandro says AI is giving CIOs real alternatives to costly vendor-forced ERP upgrades, offering choice and savings.
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Aluminium Industries triples growth with SYSPRO system overhaul

Fri, 1st Aug 2025
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Melbourne-based Aluminium Industries has tripled its growth after upgrading to the SYSPRO ERP system, boosting efficiency across multiple business divisions.
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PPDS extends partnership with Oracle Red Bull Racing team

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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PPDS and Oracle Red Bull Racing have announced a multi-year contract extension, continuing PPDS as the exclusive digital display supplier for the F1 team.
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Rising tech insolvencies in Australia: How businesses are using software Escrow to shield from vendor risks

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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Australia faces a surge in corporate insolvencies, with tech firms like Plutora racking up debts of AUD $37.3 million as businesses turn to software escrow for protection.
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CI&T honoured in 2024 Gartner Peer Insights for software services

Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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CI&T has been lauded in the 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Voice of the Customer for Custom Software Development Services, achieving a 4.8/5 rating and 100% recommendation rate.
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72% of business leaders suffer from analysis paralysis - Could AI be the answer?

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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A startling 72% of business leaders face analysis paralysis due to data overload. Could AI innovations like predictive analytics and chatbots offer a solution?.
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Hygraph research finds existing CMS stunting organisational growth

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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New research from CMS provider, Hygraph, reveals that the inefficiency of current Content Management Systems hinders 84% of firms from fully exploiting content and data, according to the 'Future of Content' report.
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Telefónica expedite cloud migration with Microsoft Azure using CAST Highlight

Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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Telefónica has used CAST Highlight to speed up the migration of more than 100 complex applications to Microsoft Azure.
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Responding rapidly to evolving challenges out in the field

Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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Companies have turned to purpose-built mobile apps to equip remote workers with the necessary tools to enhance their jobs in the field.
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Qualys updates Cloud Platform solution with rapid remediation

Thu, 19th May 2022
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The new update is designed to enable organisations to fix asset misconfigurations, patch OS and third-party applications, and deploy custom software.
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Company-X celebrates ranking on Deloitte's Fast 500 Asia Pacific

Fri, 7th Dec 2018
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Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has landed a spot on Deloitte Technology’s Fast 500 Asia Pacific 2018 ranking - for the second year in a row.
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Build versus buy: Why the best software choice could be both

Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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When it comes to software, it’s no longer a case of choosing build or buy, with more companies opting for a hybrid approach says ComOps.
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3CX teams up with G12 Communications to deliver VoIP

Thu, 18th Jun 2015
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3CX partners with American VoIP provider G12 Communications, expanding its network of US-based VoIP providers.
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Infosys acquires Gen-i software practice

Thu, 9th Jun 2011
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Infosys acquires Gen-i's software business, announcing a strategic partnership and new career opportunities in New Zealand.