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Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director
Partner Programmes

Nebula Global Services appoints Scott Lynn as Director

Demand for consistent global IT support is driving Nebula Global Services to bolster senior leadership as it expands across 170 countries.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI
Manufacturing

Pinion cuts 25% finance review time with MindBridge AI

Broader dataset analysis has helped Pinion trim a complex review from 200 hours to 150, while improving client discussions.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout
Digital Transformation

Bournemouth University picks ICS.AI for AI rollout

Staff at Bournemouth University will get governed AI tools first, as the institution maps use cases and sets a roadmap for wider adoption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs
Unified Communications

Voice as a modern growth lever for MSPs

MSPs risk losing deals and margin unless they bundle Teams-aligned calling, as customers demand simpler vendors and tighter integration.

By Will Morey • 5 min read • Last week
Financial planning firms boost technology spending
Data Analytics

Financial planning firms boost technology spending

The shift comes as 42% of firms use tech spend to cope with growth and regulation, up from 35% in the previous survey.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Thrive names Dr Daniel Fujiwara as Head of Economics
Procurement

Thrive names Dr Daniel Fujiwara as Head of Economics

The hire strengthens scrutiny of social impact claims as boards and investors demand measurement that is closer to financial reporting standards.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow
Software-as-a-Service

ServiceNow Australia revenue jumps 17% as losses narrow

Rising subscription income lifted annual revenue 17% to AUD $819.8 million, even as the Australia business stayed in the red.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025
IT services

Gartner Australasia profit dips as costs rise in 2025

Higher costs and a marginal revenue decline left Gartner Australasia with AUD $13.3 million pre-tax profit in 2025, down from AUD $14.0 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager
Digital Transformation

Fastly appoints Peter Scott as ANZ Channel Manager

The hire signals a sharper push into partner-led sales across Australia and New Zealand, as Fastly seeks specialised local reach.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Manufacturing

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models
Data Protection

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models

Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Hyland launches global partner network for AI growth
Software-as-a-Service

Hyland launches global partner network for AI growth

The overhaul is meant to give partners clearer rules, more transparency and bigger rewards as customers move from AI pilots to scaled deployments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
N-able adds HaloPSA link to automate backup tickets
Data Protection

N-able adds HaloPSA link to automate backup tickets

Managed service providers could cut duplicate alerts and speed backup recovery, as incidents now flow automatically into HaloPSA tickets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

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IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline
Enterprise Resource Planning

IBM New Zealand profit rises despite revenue decline

Higher margins and lower costs lifted IBM New Zealand's profit even as annual revenue dropped 13.4% to NZD $111.9 million.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 3 days ago
Plaud launches Team in Australia for workplace notes
Data Protection

Plaud launches Team in Australia for workplace notes

Businesses could lose meeting context unless they adopt Plaud Team, which adds shared note management, billing and controls in Australia.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed
Digital Transformation

Byron launches AI tax platform with USD $6.5m seed

Staffing shortages and rising tax complexity could make the platform's automation a timely boost for CPA firms under pressure.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Logic launches Workspaces for flexible hybrid offices
Digital Signage

Logic launches Workspaces for flexible hybrid offices

Businesses can now reconfigure meeting spaces faster as hybrid working drives demand for modular office infrastructure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week