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WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.

As skills shortages plague the tech sector, 88% of firms now prefer skills-based hiring, up from the 81% average in other industries, reveals TestGorilla.

Analytic Partners boosts senior team with Tina Moffett and Jason McNellis, aiming to drive strategic growth and enhance commercial analytics leadership.

Survey reveals 81% of employers are using AI-enhanced, skills-based hiring practices in 2024, bolstering efficiency and diversity.

Workato announces key leadership hires amid rapid growth, appointing Chandar Pattabhiram as Chief Go-to-Market Officer and Bhagat Nainani as Head of Product and Engineering.

Semperis secures USD $125m funding from J. P. Morgan and Hercules Capital, bolstering its executive team with three new hires to drive global growth and innovation.

Autodesk and Deloitte's joint report highlights rapid digital adoption in Singapore's construction sector, with AI playing a crucial role for future growth.

IriusRisk sees ARR soar by 51% in 2023, driven by AI-driven threat modelling solutions, strategic hires, and a strong focus on customer success.

Yahoo Australia has named Maddie Basso as Head of Commercial to lead its commercial strategy, emphasising growth in joint business partnerships and enhancing ad services.

Australian tech startup V2 Digital secures AUD$30 million from Columbia Capital to fuel ambitious expansion plans, aiming to dominate the APAC digital consultancy market.

Former Foxtel Media executive, Chris Oxley, has been appointed as Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, and Singapore by leading tech platform, Outbrain, to drive advertising expansion.

Business leaders are uneasy about data privacy and security, raising concerns over lack of governance frameworks with regard to generative AI use.

ECI Software Solutions has integrated its machine monitoring software, Alora, with the M1 ERP system, offering real-time data access and smart decision-making tools.

Performance marketing leader NP Digital bolsters its APAC presence with several strategic hires, including Kris Casey as SEO APAC Lead, enhancing the firm's digital prowess and regional footprint.

Tangram boosts its global footprint, recruiting ex-Ogilvy talent, Sai Chiu in the UK, and data specialist, Jun Hao Woo, in Singapore.

Projectworks' CEO steps down to take on dual role as Chief Product Officer and President, welcoming former Nexient CEO, Mark Orttung, to steer the company's global transition.

Xero unveils AI vision and previews GenAI-powered business assistant, JAX, aiming to revolutionise accounting for small-scale businesses by automating tasks and delivering tailored insights.

Following a 52% surge in bookings, global AP automation leader Basware reveals expansive growth strategy, with a firm focus on AI innovation, customer growth, and fraud prevention.

Digital finance transformation leader, BlackLine, appoints tech industry veteran Sumit Johar as new Chief Information Officer, leveraging his SaaS acumen and AI knowledge.

Tradeshift, the B2B eCommerce and fintech platform, hires veteran financial executive Iain Balchin as its new CFO, focusing on expanding network and monetising services.