ICT sector stories - Page 24

Gallagher Security has appointed Sean Pathak as Sales Manager for the Upper North Island, reinforcing its focus on IT and business intelligence growth.

Despite investment in digital transformation, 72% of UK businesses faced major IT disruptions last year, highlighting significant resilience and recovery gaps.

Rumble aims to acquire Northern Data in an all-stock deal backed by Tether, with Northern Data shareholders set to own a third of the combined company.

NTT DATA UK&I appoints Bhushan Patil as Head of TMT to spearhead growth and innovation in telecom, media, and technology sectors.

Neil Williams joins Credas as CTO to lead technology growth, focusing on AI innovation and expanding the company's presence in new markets and sectors.

New Zealand must close its AI divide by boosting digital maturity and investing in skills to reverse its productivity decline and compete globally.

Australian employers plan to prioritise hiring in AI, cybersecurity, and software engineering throughout 2025 amid ongoing tech sector challenges.

ISO 27001 certification helps businesses secure sensitive data, boosting compliance, trust and competitive edge in sectors like finance and healthcare.

Airtree Ventures has raised a USD $425 million fund, attracting global investors eager to tap into Australia’s booming tech sector and high-return startups.

DDoS attacks in APAC have surged 364% year-on-year, driven by AI and hacktivists, with service providers and government bodies as prime targets.

Nearly half of digital projects fail to meet goals, often due to poor communication; upgrading platform engineering messaging boosts adoption and impact.

Her Tech Circle launches AUD $4,000 scholarships to support regional and migrant women in tech, addressing Australia's projected 186,000 tech worker shortfall by 2030.

HSBC Innovation Banking has launched in Australia to support venture-backed tech scale-ups with tailored finance and global network access.

Lindsay Zwart, former Vodafone and Microsoft exec, has been named EVP and GM for APAC at Pax8, driving cloud commerce growth across the region.

Jason Falovo of EWS discusses the rapid expansion and opportunities in Canada’s booming 5G market, highlighting key industry insights and growth potential.

Rise by Talent rebrands and sets new strategy under Georgia Townsend to boost tech diversity and skills in Australia and New Zealand.

8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.

Tech jobs in Canada are set to grow 1.4% in 2025, reaching 1.46 million workers as software, cybersecurity and AI roles expand nationwide.

Felipe Flores has been named Regional Senior Vice President of Data and AI at Endava, leading expansion of AI capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region.

Activist investors won a record number of board seats in Australia and the US during H1 2025, despite fewer campaigns and faster settlements.