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IWD 2024: How and why tech companies should help women reach the c-suite

Revealing only 26% of UK tech staff are women, an op-ed explores how tech firms can secure gender balance and women's progress to leadership roles.

By Katharina Richter-Weiss • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

Customers

IWD 2024: Pink blazers in corporate boardrooms

IWD 2024: As the push for gender equality in corporate leadership gains momentum, pink blazers symbolise women's empowerment in boardrooms.

By Jacquelyn Tonelli • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 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

Software-as-a-Service

Jane Robinson appointed as Avocado Consulting's new COO

Avocado Consulting bolsters senior leadership with arrival of industry veteran, Jane Robinson, as new COO, aligning with the firm's 20th anniversary.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024

Data Analytics

Syniti appoints Craig Ayers as new Chief People Officer

Enterprise data management leader Syniti hires co-founder of experience design consultancy Journey, Craig Ayers, as Chief People Officer to lead HR and nurture the firm's inclusive culture.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024

Artificial Intelligence

At the table: cultivating a people-first workplace culture in an era defined by change

Nurturing a 'people-first' workplace culture becomes increasingly imperative, balancing technology with human touch, adapting to generational shifts and ensuring professional and personal satisfaction amid change.

By Feon Ang • 6 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

Storage

SoftIron revolutionises cloud with HyperCloud system

SoftIron revolutionises private cloud infrastructure with its new HyperCloud offering, promising universal scalability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2024

Network Infrastructure

BackBox celebrates record growth & innovation in 2023

BackBox, a network team automation firm, reported stellar growth in 2023, showcasing strong expansion and significant growth in clientele.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Joseph Lyons officially takes over as CEO of ELMO Software

Joseph Lyons, former Managing Director of Xero APAC, takes the helm of ELMO Software as CEO, set to fast-track growth across its HR tech operations in Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Software-as-a-Service

CyberArk names Eduarda Camacho as new Chief Operating Officer

Australian identity security firm, CyberArk, appoints industry veteran Eduarda Camacho as its new COO, bringing 25+ years of leadership in SaaS and enterprise software.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Firewalls

John Evarts appointed new COO at network automation firm BackBox

John Evarts, an influencer in the start-up ecosystem, joins network automation platform BackBox as the new Chief Operating Officer, boosting the company's corporate structure.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024

Semiconductors

Rambus unveils Gen4 DDR5 tech boosting data rate to 7200 MT/s

Rambus unveils Gen4 DDR5 Registering Clock Driver, revolutionising data performance technology with an increase in memory bandwidth of up to 50%.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Dec 2023

Surveillance

Vesica AI takes inaugural Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme crown

Medical start-up Vesica AI earns the winning title in the Olympus Asia Pacific Innovation Programme with its innovative AI-based system.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2023

Software-as-a-Service

Scott Jones becomes new Chief Revenue Officer at Fivetran

Former executive at SAP, Tableau and Alteryx, Scott Jones, appointed as the new Chief Revenue Officer at Fivetran.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2023

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Software-as-a-Service

Introducing Mark Orttung: Projectworks' new CEO

Mark Orttung steps in as the new CEO of Projectworks, succeeding Matt Hayter who has moved to the role of President and Chief Product Officer.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2024

Microsoft

IWD 2024: People count (not just accountants)

Zuto's COO underlines the importance of diverse, strong teams that align with ESG considerations, attributing their recent B Corp certification and growth to a people-first approach.

By Aimee Gethin • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024