Global Stories

Workday announces fiscal results & plans to buy HiredScore

Workday reports 17% YoY fiscal growth and outlines plans to acquire AI-backed talent orchestration firm, HiredScore, to enhance its CFO solutions portfolio.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Customer Experience

The strategic imperative of integrating offline and online channels

Entry-level omnichannel capabilities reported in just 11% of firms, in spite of those companies with strong strategies seeing a 9.5% annual income increase and a 7.5% reduction in contact costs.

By Vipul Aggarwal • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Data Science

Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice

In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Risk & Compliance

FranConnect bolsters position with RizePoint acquisition

FranConnect enhances its position as a market leader by acquiring RizePoint, an international QMS provider, marking its third take-over in four years in its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Adjust's Mobile App Trends 2024 unveils boost in global app installs

Mobile app installs globally rose by 4% in 2023, marking a recovery in the industry and highlighting the potential for returns, according to a report by analytics firm Adjust and AppLovin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Physical Security

Jersey Telecom acquires Spectrum to boost global online payment security

Jersey Telecom's acquisition of Australian tech company Spectrum bolsters the fight against online payment fraud, reinforcing security on a global scale.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

eCommerce

Chris Howard leaves Dentsu for COO role at Nest Commerce

Amid a period of substantial growth, Nest Commerce appoints former Dentsu Managing Director, Chris Howard, as their new Chief Operating Officer to propel ecommerce clientele into further expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Network Infrastructure

Colt & Versa Networks reach milestone of 1,000 SD-WAN services

Colt Technology Services, in collaboration with Versa Networks, delivers its 1,000th SD-WAN service across 55 countries, significantly reducing global customers' connection time and enhancing network security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Firewalls

Tufin acquires AKIPS enhancing network security capabilities

Tufin acquires network monitoring firm AKIPS, strengthening its capability to provide comprehensive network visibility and bolstering its position in cloud security management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

eCommerce

Brave Bison to optimise eCommerce for dart giant Target Darts

In a bid to boost its eCommerce capabilities, Target Darts has enlisted the expertise of digital media company Brave Bison following a surge in popularity and expansion.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Gaming

Mobile app installs grow by 4% in 2023 despite downturn

App installs worldwide witnessed a 4% increase in 2023, revitalising sectors like fintech, gaming, and eCommerce, despite a downward trend last year, according to a report by Adjust and AppLovin.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Cloud Security

CSA unveils new guidance on DevSecOps collaboration & integration

The Cloud Security Alliance has released new guidance on utilising DevSecOps for a secure cloud computing system, underscoring collaboration as key to its success.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Delinea set to acquire Fastpath, revolutionising privileged access control

Delinea's impending acquisition of Fastpath is set to disrupt the privileged access control landscape, driving a new era in identity security through an AI-driven authorisation security platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Customer Relationship Management

Internet pioneer Scott Hicks takes the helm at iseek

Internet pioneer Scott Hicks is now CEO of digital infrastructure group iseek, following the firm's acquisition of his business, YourDC. Hicks plans to boost iseek's growth trajectory.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Supply Chain

WiseTech Global outperforms with robust half-year financial results

Australian logistics software firm WiseTech Global outstrips forecasts with a 32% surge in half-year revenue to AUD $500.4 million, buoyed by the robust performance of the CargoWise platform.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

Conferma announces major rebranding to enhance global business connectivity

Virtual card tech pioneer, Conferma, has launched a significant rebrand to enable global businesses to connect and conduct business with ease, following acquisitions by Sabre and Mastercard.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Inclusion

JULO hits $120 million annual recurring revenue, boosts financial inclusion

Indonesian digital finance platform JULO achieves over USD $120 million in annual recurring revenue, adds a 50% rise in loan disbursement and records breakeven point, underpinning its mission of financial inclusion.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

China's B2B MNCs turn to social media for strategic outreach

China's international B2B MNCs are using social media as a primary marketing channel, with 70% planning to increase their marketing budget in 2024, according to KAWO's recent report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024