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Asian Stories

Leadership stories

How to manage Communications during a cyber attack

A clear, calm communications plan is vital in a cyberattack, helping firms maintain trust and control amid rising digital threats.

By Mark Devlin • 5 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Global Stories

Leadership stories

EduTech

Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025

Data Analytics

Qualtrics named leader in employee experience platform ranking

Qualtrics leads Forrester's Employee Experience Management Platforms report, scoring top marks in AI-powered surveys and analytics for boosting workforce engagement.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025

DevOps

Vicky Larmour named engineering VP as Plextek sharpens focus

Plextek appoints Vicky Larmour as Senior VP of Engineering, bringing 30 years' expertise to lead its multidisciplinary engineering team and strategy.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

Firewalls

Barracuda names Michelle Hodges as head of global channels

Barracuda Networks has appointed Michelle Hodges as Senior VP of Global Channels to expand its partner ecosystem and drive global growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025

EduTech

AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025

Digital Transformation

SAP appoints Peter Moore as head of APAC partner ecosystem

SAP has named Peter Moore as Head of Partner Ecosystem for Asia Pacific, aiming to boost partner collaboration amid rising cloud adoption in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025

Endpoint Protection

Kaspersky named leader in 2025 SPARK Matrix for cyber threat intelligence

Kaspersky is recognised as a Leader in the 2025 SPARK Matrix for Digital Threat Intelligence Management, praised for its advanced cyber threat intelligence services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025

DevOps

Kaspersky tops 2024 security tests with record 97% TOP3 rate

Kaspersky topped 91 of 95 independent cybersecurity tests in 2024, with a 97% TOP3 finish rate, marking 12 years as industry leader globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Apr 2025

Firewalls

Ketan Tailor appointed as Barracuda's Chief Customer Officer

Barracuda has appointed Ketan Tailor as Chief Customer Officer, tasked with enhancing customer experience amidst the firm's rapid cybersecurity growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Apr 2025

Customer Experience

Mentor Group appoints Lisa Ojomoh as new Chief Revenue Officer

Mentor Group has appointed Lisa Ojomoh as its new Chief Revenue Officer, following 18 months in an interim role, to drive future sales and growth.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Leadership stories

Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor wins top workplace award on first try in Australia

Westcon-Comstor has earned Great Place to Work certification in Australia on its first attempt, with 91% of local staff endorsing it as a great workplace.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025

Human Capital Management

Westcon-Comstor awarded Great Place To Work in 27 countries

Westcon-Comstor has been certified a Great Place To Work across 27 countries, including the UK, with 80% of staff praising its culture and leadership.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 17th May 2025

EduTech

Gen Z & millennials seek balance, security & AI skills at work

Deloitte survey reveals NZ Gen Z and millennials prioritise financial security, well-being, and purpose, with rising workplace stress and growing GenAI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025

DevOps

Avec appoints Jason Redman to lead growth in South Australia

Avec appoints Jason Redman as GM for South Australia to drive expansion, leveraging his 25+ years in consulting and ICT expertise in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025

Cybersecurity

Abadesi Osunsade to lead Women in Cybersecurity keynote

Abadesi Osunsade, CEO of Hustle Crew, will keynote at Women in Cybersecurity during Infosecurity Europe 2025 at ExCeL London in early June.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025

Data Analytics

Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Data Chief amid rapid growth

Acquirz appoints Vickie Stacey as Head of Data Operations amid 40% growth and plans to expand team by 33% in Cheltenham's B2B email marketing sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Digital Transformation

Australian leaders embrace AI agents to boost workplace output

Microsoft's Work Trend Index reveals Australia's rise of 'Frontier Firms,' where humans and AI collaborate, reshaping productivity and workforce roles.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 29th Apr 2025