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Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds
Data Protection

Ninety per cent of local firms pay ransomware demands, report finds

Over 90 per cent of Australian firms hit by ransomware last year paid the demanded ransom, as attackers increasingly target backup and cloud systems, a report reveals.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs
Private Cloud

Rising costs & new rules drive cloud rebalancing for CIOs

Rising costs and new compliance rules are driving 83% of CIOs to rebalance cloud and on-premises workloads for better efficiency and control.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Global Stories

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion
Document Management

Avalara appoints new CMO & CIO to drive global expansion

Avalara appoints Adrianna Burrows as CMO and Shahan Parshad as CIO to boost global expansion and enhance AI-driven tax compliance solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap
Ransomware

ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness amid resilience gap

A Commvault study reveals most ANZ businesses overestimate cyber readiness, with only 12% rating their incident resilience as excellent amid rising attacks.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks
Digital Transformation

C-suite split on GenAI as CEOs push ahead & CISOs flag risks

CEOs are eager to boost GenAI investments, while CISOs raise security concerns, revealing a significant divide in C-Suite views on AI adoption in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy
Digital Transformation

Vertiv names Mike Giresi as global CIO to drive AI strategy

Vertiv appointed Mike Giresi as global CIO from 30 June 2025 to drive AI adoption, cybersecurity, and digital productivity across its worldwide operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Jun 2025
Nasuni bolsters executive team amid global hybrid cloud push
Software-as-a-Service

Nasuni bolsters executive team amid global hybrid cloud push

Nasuni appoints three new executives to boost talent, IT, and security as it expands global hybrid cloud storage services and accelerates growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement
Digital Transformation

Businesses consider merging IT & HR to boost engagement

Nexthink research reveals 93% of IT leaders back merging IT and HR to boost productivity, engagement, and employee satisfaction within five years.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution
Storage

Pure Storage & Nutanix join forces for ANZ cloud solution

Pure Storage and Nutanix team up to offer a cutting-edge solution combining cloud infrastructure and FlashArray storage for ANZ enterprises' virtualisation needs.

By Mark Jobbins • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds
Digital Transformation

Only 44% of CIOs seen as AI-savvy by CEOs, survey finds

A Gartner survey finds just 44% of CIOs deemed 'AI-savvy' by CEOs, who stress urgent upskilling to harness AI's business-transforming power.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend
Malware

APAC CIOs face cyber threats despite rising security spend

Over half of APAC CIOs find security patch systems too complex as 91% report cybersecurity incidents despite increased spending, revealing critical gaps.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025
Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President
Digital Transformation

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as executive Vice President

Rimini Street appoints Joe Locandro as EVP and CIO to lead global IT and innovation, boosting resilient solutions for its worldwide clients.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

AI agents prompt 62% of UK firms to rethink IT hiring plans
Digital Transformation

AI agents prompt 62% of UK firms to rethink IT hiring plans

New research shows 62% of UK firms are revising IT hiring plans as AI agents reshape roles, focusing teams on strategic tasks over routine work.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk
DevOps

Untested code leaves UK firms facing rising software outage risk

Research by Tricentis reveals 66% of global firms face software outage risks, with 73% of UK businesses deploying untested code amid pressure for faster releases.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform
Digital Transformation

Overcoming technology, process and integration hurdles: The role of the CIO amid local government reform

Local government reform in England demands CIOs overcome tech and process challenges to ensure smooth service delivery during major council restructures.

By Mark Gannon • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI
Network Infrastructure

UK CIOs warn of unrealistic boardroom expectations around AI

Four in ten UK CIOs say their boards have unrealistic expectations of AI's impact, amid challenges like poor infrastructure and employee resistance.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025