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Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich
Digital Transformation

Quickfire Digital named Shopify Platinum partner in Norwich

Norwich agency Quickfire Digital lands Shopify's top partner tier, joining a small UK elite and gaining closer access to platform support.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

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Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion
Software-as-a-Service

Databricks names Simon Davies to lead APJ expansion

Databricks taps Simon Davies to steer Asia Pacific and Japan push amid 85% regional growth and a bigger Singapore base.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability
Virtualisation

Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability

Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Last month
Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour
Digital Transformation

Agentic commerce and the evolution of retail purchase behaviour

Retail shifts as AI agents move from recommending products to completing purchases, forcing brands to make catalogues legible to machine buyers.

By Sangeeta Mudnal • 4 min read • Last month
AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform
Software-as-a-Service

AppDirect buys PartnerStack to expand B2B sales platform

AppDirect deepens B2B distribution push with PartnerStack deal, adding partner-management software and a network of 138,000 businesses.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Snom reports growth in key markets & product range
Unified Communications

Snom reports growth in key markets & product range

Snom sees renewed momentum in Iberia and Asia-Pacific as it broadens its product line-up, deepens partner ties and steadies trading elsewhere.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
DangleAds promotes Nidhi Dua Dhingra to Chief Business Officer
Marketing Technologies

DangleAds promotes Nidhi Dua Dhingra to Chief Business Officer

DangleAds elevates Nidhi Dua Dhingra to Chief Business Officer as the ad-tech firm targets overseas growth and deeper bets on AI and connected TV.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink
Digital Transformation

Why Legal Services demand is about to grow, not shrink

AI in legal services is unlikely to shrink demand, with clients seeking more senior expertise and using efficiency gains to unlock latent work.

By Jamie Ng • 6 min read • Last month
The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)
Partner Programmes

The biggest shift in M&A: Strategic and cultural fit first (then financial)

Fortra's Chief Executive Officer says acquisition success hinges on strategy and culture before price, after 19 deals since 2020.

By Matt Reck • 5 min read • Last month
ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America
Digital Transformation

ADAPTOVATE appoints Jim Cundiff to boost North America

ADAPTOVATE taps transformation veteran Jim Cundiff as Managing Director and Partner to deepen North American growth and its AI consulting push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month

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The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't
Customer Relationship Management

The growing gap between businesses that use tech well and those that don't

Businesses that integrate systems, act on data and move quickly are pulling ahead, while those relying on manual processes risk falling further behind.

By Lovan • 6 min read • Last month
Why some brands seem “everywhere” online (and others don't exist)
Customer Experience

Why some brands seem “everywhere” online (and others don't exist)

Brands that dominate search and social share a deliberate strategy, while quieter rivals often lack the consistency, authority and distribution to be seen.

By Lovan • 6 min read • Last month
What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups
Partner Programmes

What makes virtual offices a smart choice for startups

Virtual offices help startups cut overheads, project credibility and adapt to remote work, making them a flexible base for growth.

By Chirag Solanki • 4 min read • Last month
Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap
EduTech

Adactin launches graduate programme to bridge IT skills gap

Adactin rolls out graduate scheme as tech employers warn only 1% of surveyed employers say new IT graduates are job-ready.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus
Crypto

Bolt Group buys Beem app from Australian Payments Plus

Bolt Group snaps up Beem app from Australian Payments Plus as the operator refocuses on payments infrastructure and identity rails.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last month
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Digital Transformation

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Modern firms want security partners who can integrate technology, human response and scalable services without disrupting day-to-day operations.

By Caleb Wynne • 4 min read • Last month
Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds
DevOps

Australian retailers use AI to boost profits, report finds

Australian online retailers are splitting into AI winners and laggards, as Ecommerce Equation says focused uses are lifting conversion, forecasting and margins.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month