Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 33

NTT DATA has appointed David McKeering as CEO for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost regional growth after a merger valued at over USD $30 billion.

A study by INFORM Australia and YouGov reveals a critical AI readiness gap: 78% of Aussie firms use AI, but only 32% feel fully prepared.

Colt Data Centre Services has cut global greenhouse gas emissions by 40% since 2019, keeping on track for its 1.5°C 2030 targets.

Pax8 has named Eric Stevens as its new Chief AI Officer, entrusting him with driving AI innovation and transforming the company's Marketplace under CEO Scott Chasin.

Harte Hanks has unveiled Demand Generation In a Box, a comprehensive service aimed at helping SMEs enhance brand interest and drive lead generation efficiently.

Swoop's acquisition of fibre assets in Western Australia to connect 900 homes in Seacrest Estate promises AUD $1.2 million in revenue over three years.

Loyalty Now secures ISO 27001:2022 certification, bolstering its stature in B2B payment-linked offers. This milestone fortifies its security standards and global market readiness.

Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.

LogicMonitor launches Edwin AI, a new generative AI tool designed to revolutionise IT operations by reducing alert fatigue and speeding up issue resolution.

NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.

Generative AI's power is amplified by knowledge graphs, making tools like ChatGPT and Google's Gemini smarter, reducing errors, and combating biases, thus revolutionising industries.

DXC Technology, in tandem with NT Cricket and the Shell V-Power Racing Team, donates 90 laptops to three Darwin primary schools, enhancing students' digital and STEM learning.

StorMagic's new SvHCI aims to outmatch VMware in the HCI sector, promising significant cost savings and high availability for edge and SMB markets.

Stellar's new platform offers a secondhand market for luxury travel bookings, potentially saving consumers $100 billion annually.

Enpass has launched a new password management solution integrated with Google Workspace, aiming to enhance compliance, sharing, and security.

Blue Connections IT and Dell Technologies pack 400 food hampers with Anglicare Victoria to alleviate hunger amid the current cost-of-living crisis.

Despite challenges, global tech leaders are prioritising AI to drive growth, with 81% expecting moderate to high growth and 42% prioritising AI investments.

Swoop Holdings sells its wholesale voice business, Voicehub, to Pivotel for AUD $9 million, refocusing on core markets post-strategic review.

SAP is set to acquire WalkMe for USD $1.5 billion in an all-cash deal, enhancing its business transformation toolkit and boosting AI capabilities.

Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.