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UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth
Unified Communications

UK firms face skills shortages stalling AI & tech growth

UK firms face talent shortages in networking, cybersecurity, and AI, stalling growth and delaying digital transformation across vital tech sectors.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Global Stories

IT Department stories

ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl
Customer Experience

ANZ outages cost up to USD $3 million per hour as firms fight tool sprawl

Outages cost Australian and New Zealand firms up to USD $3 million per hour, as organisations tackle costly tool sprawl despite growing observability efforts.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Elmo Software names Mei Ching Koon Chief Marketing Officer

ELMO Software has appointed Mei Ching Koon as Chief Marketing Officer to boost growth and strengthen its HR tech presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
CrowdStrike enhances Falcon with AI agent ecosystem & new features
Firewalls

CrowdStrike enhances Falcon with AI agent ecosystem & new features

CrowdStrike upgrades Falcon with its new AI-powered Agentic Security Platform and features to boost enterprise cybersecurity and streamline threat response.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth
Virtualisation

Cohesity appoints Greg Statton as APJ CTO to drive AI growth

Cohesity has appointed Greg Statton as APJ CTO to lead AI innovation and regional growth, with a focus on Japan and integrated data protection solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million NPV in study
Storage

VSP One delivers 285% ROI & USD $1.1 million NPV in study

Organisations using Hitachi Vantara's VSP One storage platform achieved a 285% ROI, USD $1.1 million NPV, and payback within seven months, says Forrester study.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT
Data Protection

Scalekit raises USD $5.5M to secure AI agents in enterprise IT

Scalekit has secured USD $5.5m in seed funding to launch a developer toolkit that authenticates AI agents and protects enterprise IT systems.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration
Firewalls

IT professionals crave respect as jargon & crises fuel frustration

A global survey reveals IT professionals feel undervalued and frustrated by jargon and lack of recognition from colleagues, craving respect and thanks.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus
Data Analytics

Celonis debuts at No.3 on 2025 Fortune Future 50 for AI focus

Munich-based Celonis debuts at No.3 on the 2025 Fortune Future 50 list for pioneering AI-driven process intelligence platforms globally.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value
Customer Experience

Global marketers embrace GenAI, reporting ROI & deeper value

A new study reveals 85% of global marketers use generative AI daily, with 80% reporting clear ROI and enhanced customer loyalty through the technology.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ
Encryption

Experts urge urgent action on quantum readiness for ANZ

Experts warn Australian and New Zealand organisations to urgently prepare for quantum computing's disruptive impact on cybersecurity and encryption standards.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

imei & Telstra ink five-year deal for tech transformation
Unified Communications

imei & Telstra ink five-year deal for tech transformation

imei and Telstra have signed a five-year, multi-million dollar deal to deliver 5G and managed tech solutions for Australian enterprises and government.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
The new IT operating model: cloud-managed networking as a strategic lever
Firewalls

The new IT operating model: cloud-managed networking as a strategic lever

Cloud-managed networking is revolutionising enterprise IT, turning networks into strategic assets that boost agility, security, and innovation across businesses.

By RUCKUS Networks • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand
Software-as-a-Service

Peter Nelson appointed Managing Director for Datacom New Zealand

Peter Nelson will take over as Managing Director of Datacom New Zealand in October 2025, leading the firm through advances in AI and digital services.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape
DevOps

The impact of AI on NZ's IT employment landscape

AI adoption in New Zealand's IT sector is high, reshaping jobs by boosting demand for engineers while reducing roles in support and project management.

By Steve Cotton • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain
Cloud Security

Singapore IT sector faces burnout, skills gap & talent drain

Singapore's IT sector faces severe burnout and a widening skills gap, with 64% of cybersecurity professionals experiencing stress amid rising talent drain.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Sep 2025
Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India

Saviynt teams up with St. Fox to enhance identity security in India, targeting rapid digital transformation across key sectors with integrated solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025