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Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership
Physical Security

Protectors Edge book applies security lessons to leadership

Protective intelligence experts launch leadership book for executives facing rising threats and boardroom pressure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Cyber rules shift as geopolitics & AI reshape policy
Data Protection

Cyber rules shift as geopolitics & AI reshape policy

NCC Group says geopolitics, digital sovereignty and AI are driving tougher cyber rules, with boards facing greater accountability and scrutiny.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Last month
Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams
Unified Communications

Former Black Basta affiliates target executives in Teams

ReliaQuest says suspected former Black Basta operators are bombarding staff with emails and posing as IT support in Microsoft Teams to reach senior executives.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says
Hybrid Cloud

AI shifts IT roles towards orchestration, SolarWinds says

SolarWinds research finds AI is pushing IT staff into more strategic oversight, as governance and trust become key to using new tools effectively.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders
Manufacturing

Payhawk flags AI governance gap in finance leaders

Payhawk survey finds 45% of self-described AI leaders in finance lack minimum use rules, exposing a wider gap between ambition and control.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief
Document Management

Hyland appoints Lubor Ptacek as Product Marketing Chief

Hyland names Lubor Ptacek Senior Vice President of Product Marketing as the software group sharpens its global AI product strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler
Software-as-a-Service

Mail Metrics appoints Chief Revenue Officer Karl Kohler

Mail Metrics taps Avanade Ireland's Karl Kohler as Chief Revenue Officer to drive UK, Ireland and European expansion toward USD $1 billion.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap
Data Analytics

Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap

Valliance hires former Palantir experts and launches customer review as it seeks to close the AI deployment gap in UK and Europe.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer
Human Capital Management

Tanium appoints Carol MacKinlay as Chief People Officer

Tanium strengthens its leadership team with veteran HR executive Carol MacKinlay as it scales globally and doubles down on workforce culture.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
Software-as-a-Service

Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach

Vistra names Damian Leach as Chief AI & Digital Officer to accelerate global digital and AI upgrades across client services and operations.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee
Network Infrastructure

Cisco appoints Pete Shimer to board & audit committee

Cisco adds Deloitte veteran Pete Shimer to board, strengthening audit oversight as the networking giant pushes into AI-driven infrastructure.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief
Hyperscale

Salute appoints Dale Harding as capital projects chief

Salute appoints Dale Harding as Managing Director for Capital Projects and Professional Services amid global data centre expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand
Data Protection

Microsoft expands AI skills drive across New Zealand

Microsoft to train another 200,000 New Zealanders in AI and digital skills by 2028 as demand surges and businesses chase productivity gains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last week
UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers
Data Protection

UK tech workers demand better AI training from employers

UK tech staff want more practical AI training as daily use outpaces formal instruction, with cybersecurity and data privacy top of the list.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Last month
CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration
Customer Experience

CloudClevr revives acquisition strategy after integration

CloudClevr eyes fresh UK deals after completing integration, as strengthened recurring revenue and a new leadership push set up FY27 expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
AI&Beyond launches partner circle for enterprise AI
Digital Transformation

AI&Beyond launches partner circle for enterprise AI

AI&Beyond unveils selective partner circle to tap CXOs and consultants for enterprise AI literacy deals and shared revenue.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Last month
Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager
Storage

Climb names Mike Holt as Ireland Territory Manager

Climb hires seasoned Channel Executive Mike Holt to drive Irish sales, partner relations and growth as AI and digital transformation reshape the market.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Omniscient raises USD $4.1 million for boardroom AI
Data Analytics

Omniscient raises USD $4.1 million for boardroom AI

Seedcamp-backed Omniscient has drawn Renault as an early user of its boardroom AI, as it targets corporate reputation and risk monitoring.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month