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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)

Poor strategic or cultural fit can wipe out M&A gains, even when the purchase price and synergies look attractive on paper.

By Matt Reck • 5 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women
Digital Transformation

Tech leaders call for broader hiring to boost women

Broader recruitment and earlier coding exposure could help women reach senior tech roles as firms widen their search beyond traditional pipelines.

By Kaleah Salmon • 7 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work
Human Capital Management

Deel urges Australian bosses to rethink remote work

With fuel and commuting costs climbing, the remote-work debate is returning as employers weigh productivity, culture and staff retention.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud
Storage

Rackspace appoints two senior leaders for private cloud

The hires signal Rackspace’s push to win more governed AI and private cloud deals as enterprises seek tighter control over data and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
Hyperscale

Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief

The consultancy is reshaping its senior technical leadership to meet rising demand for data-led engineering across global data centre projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach
Software-as-a-Service

Vistra appoints Chief AI & Digital Officer Damian Leach

The appointment underlines Vistra’s push to unify services as clients demand quicker, more secure access to compliance data across markets.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer
Storage

Creative ITC hires Lewis Pinner as Chief Revenue Officer

The cloud and managed services provider is sharpening its push into the US and wider markets as it adds senior commercial firepower.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026
Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer
Data Analytics

Rithum appoints Mausam Bhatt as Chief Product Officer

The hire comes as the software group steps up AI and automation across its commerce platform, aiming to simplify operations for retailers and brands.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2026

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Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger
Digital Transformation

Alchelyst names three senior leaders after Lyra merger

The merger drive has prompted a New York office opening and new leadership aimed at sharpening Alchelyst's sales, operations and investor services.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal
Customer Experience

Redsquid buys Partnership Education in biggest deal

The deal gives Redsquid nearly 80 more staff and more than GBP £8 million in revenue as it deepens its UK education technology push.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2026
AlphaSense names Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

AlphaSense names Samantha Greenberg as Chief Financial Officer

The appointment comes as the AI research provider expands internationally and tightens financial oversight for its 7,000 enterprise customers worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth
Customer Relationship Management

iCatalyst appoints delivery executives for ERP growth

Demand for senior oversight in complex ERP projects is driving iCatalyst’s expansion as it adds leadership in Perth and Melbourne.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus
Artificial Intelligence

Autism summit in Ottawa puts AI inclusion in focus

AI tools for autism support are under scrutiny as advocates warn disabled people risk being excluded from public services and care systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Women stuck in low-paid roles, gender pay gap study finds
Human Capital Management

Women stuck in low-paid roles, gender pay gap study finds

Women remain clustered in the lowest-paid jobs at many UK employers, with progression into senior roles driving wider gender pay gaps.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity
Human Capital Management

Diversity VC says certified firms boost team diversity

Certified venture capital firms have outpaced the wider market on gender and ethnic representation, according to a new Diversity VC report.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps
Unified Communications

Tuanz warns New Zealand of widening digital safety gaps

Schools, households and agencies face uneven access and safety online as TUANZ urges a national rethink over AI, curriculum and mobile coverage.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown
Digital Transformation

FinTech Australia appoints Xero policy chief Grace Gown

The appointment comes as Australia’s fintech sector pushes for rules that could lift its economic contribution from $13.6 billion to $38 billion by 2035.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026