ICT sector stories - Page 17
8x8 reports surge in AI-powered CX adoption & unveils new tools
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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uc
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devops
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digital transformation
8x8 reports a 150% rise in AI-powered customer interactions and unveils new tools enhancing CX with AI-driven insights and secure payment options.
Felipe Flores appointed as Regional Senior Vice President at Endava
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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data science
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.
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications for growth
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Cinven acquires majority stake in Smart Communications to boost global growth and innovation in regulated sectors using its cloud-based customer communication platform.
Rob Newell named Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific
Wed, 30th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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partner programmes
Rob Newell has been appointed Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan at New Relic, leading growth in the critical region.
Global ransomware attacks drop 43% but threats evolve quickly
Sat, 26th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Global ransomware attacks fell 43% in Q2 to 371 cases in June, but evolving tactics signal persistent threats amid rising cyber warfare and political motives.
Q2 2025 ransomware trends analysis: Boom and bust
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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ransomware
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mfa
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cloud security
Q2 2025 saw a 14.47% drop in active ransomware groups but a 41.18% rise year-on-year, with new alliances and arrests shaking the cybercrime landscape.
DDoS attacks hit new peak with over 250 billion requests in major June surge
Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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firewalls
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ransomware
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network security
June 2025 saw a record DDoS surge, with 250 billion requests targeting a major tech firm, as attacks nearly doubled to almost two every minute, Fastly reports.
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson & Michelle Graff to drive growth
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
Commvault appoints Alan Atkinson as Chief Business Development Officer and Michelle Graff as Senior VP to boost partner growth globally.
Appian appoints David Crozier as Chief Marketing Officer
Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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lcnc
Appian has named David Crozier as its Chief Marketing Officer from July 2025, leveraging his tech marketing expertise to boost global growth.
AI shifts from adviser to architect in enterprise decision-making
Thu, 17th Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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supply chain
A new study reveals AI is evolving from an adviser to a core architect in enterprise decision-making, enhancing transparency and accountability across sectors.
Sharon Baylay-Bell named chair as PMC gears for global growth
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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microsoft
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marketing
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bbc
PMC appoints Sharon Baylay-Bell as Chair, backed by BGF investment, to drive global growth in technology services for retail and direct-to-consumer brands.
AI leaders urge focus on ethics, governance & sustainability
Wed, 16th Jul 2025
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data privacy
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI leaders emphasise the urgent need for ethics, governance and sustainability as the technology increasingly transforms industries and raises complex risks.
WiseTech to acquire e2open in USD $2.1bn cash deal
Tue, 27th May 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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supply chain
WiseTech agrees to buy US supply chain software group e2open in an all-cash deal worth USD $2.1 billion, funded entirely with new debt.
Goodman expands data centre services to meet global demand
Thu, 7th Nov 2024
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Goodman Group has unveiled its expanded data centre services, enhancing operational solutions to meet surging global demand for data infrastructure.