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Arctic Wolf celebrated its A/NZ 2024 Partner of the Year Awards at Sydney’s Partner Jam, highlighting a 156% rise in regional partners since 2022.

NICE has been certified by Great Place To Work for 2024, with 84% of employees praising it as a great place to work, far surpassing Australia's 56% average.

The cryptocurrency market saw an 8.6% rise in May, driven by favourable U.S. regulations and ETH ETF approvals, according to Binance Australia's report.

Canon Oceania’s 2024 Grants Program has launched, offering AUD $40,000 to support educational, community, and environmental initiatives across Australia and New Zealand.

Accor partners with Stripe to streamline payments across 5,600 global establishments, enhancing customer experience as Australia's tourism sector rebounds.

Legrand has completed its acquisition of Australian power distribution firm VASS Electrical, enhancing its portfolio and manufacturing capabilities in the ANZ market.

A survey by Small Business Loans Australia reveals 25% of SMEs are using AI, with 60% planning adoption by 2026. NSW leads, while medium-sized businesses show the highest uptake.

SAP Emarsys unveils its latest update, integrating AI-driven tools like AI Subject Line Generator and AI Product Finder to bolster marketing campaigns.

Arctic Wolf has boosted its Managed Detection and Response platform with new identity threat detection and response capabilities, partnering with Microsoft and Okta to combat growing cyber threats in Australia.

New Salesforce research reveals that 52% of Australian office workers struggle with AI, reflecting widespread data mistrust and a need for human oversight.

Celonis has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024, highlighting its market dominance and continuous innovation.

Kroll appoints Jon Rowell as Head of APAC to enhance strategy and growth initiatives from Sydney. Rowell brings 30+ years of global advisory expertise.

Bank of China (Hong Kong) has launched a feature allowing customers to track carbon emissions via spending, thanks to a new partnership with fintech firm Cogo.

Samsung Electronics Australia's new research reveals that televisions are increasingly central to Australian lives, playing a key role in stress relief and sparking ‘TV envy’.

Amid rising customer demands, Australian MSPs are turning to AI and cloud marketplaces for solutions, but many face challenges in AI expertise and regulatory compliance.

A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.

Salesforce and BCG report that integrating GenAI into New Zealand's government services could unlock USD$5.1 billion by 2030, but trust remains a major hurdle.

In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.

As AI adoption expands in Australia, 68% of businesses are already using AI while 23% plan to in the next year. Ethical and strategic AI integration is essential.

Advent One becomes the first APAC partner in Red Hat's prestigious Partner Practice Accelerator Program, enhancing Australia's cloud and automation services.