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AI leaders surge ahead in growth & profitability

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A global NTT DATA study finds AI leaders are 2.5 times likelier to see double-digit revenue growth and triple the profit margins of peers.
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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to boost global growth

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Smartsheet appoints Scott Torrey as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global revenue growth and boost enterprise adoption of its work management platform.
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TA Associates invests in Aeris to boost AI-driven IoT security

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TA Associates takes a minority stake in Aeris to accelerate AI-driven IoT security and bolster the firm's global connectivity and cybersecurity solutions.
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How Chief Financial Officers are redefining financial leadership in cybersecurity

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CFOs are taking a lead in cybersecurity, viewing it as a vital business risk and investment, to shield organisations from growing digital threats and financial fallout.
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Firmus Technologies adds Mike Ferraro to Board amid AI growth push

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Firmus Technologies appoints Mike Ferraro to its Board as it accelerates growth and innovation in the artificial intelligence and industrial technology sectors.
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When AI meets the open road: why boards must rethink risk governance

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Boards must rethink risk governance as AI aids fleet safety, combining vehicle tech and driver behaviour in a hybrid world of semi-autonomous and human drivers.
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Seven key trends set to redefine cyber insurance by 2026

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Spektrum Labs forecasts seven major trends to reshape cyber insurance by 2026, highlighting shifts in leadership, pricing, and technology use across the market.
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Rachelle Alexis Lim named CEO of MultiSafepay to drive SME growth

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Rachelle Alexis Lim has been named MultiSafepay CEO to expand its payment services, especially targeting SMEs across Europe, following its acquisition by Ant International.
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Cybersecurity Isn’t Optional-It’s the Lifeline of Modern Business

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Every six minutes, a business faces a $4.17m cyber-attack; for Australian firms, investing in cybersecurity is now critical to avoid ruin.
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Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer

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Coralogix appoints Chetan Chaudhary as Chief Revenue Officer to lead global sales and AI-driven growth after strong USD $100 million revenue year.
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CFOs drive AI investment but only one in three succeed at scale

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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CFOs lead AI investment strategies in finance, yet only one in three achieve successful large-scale deployment amidst challenges like talent shortages and ROI doubts.
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UK tech scale-ups trail in board-level AI expertise, risking growth

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Only 32% of UK tech scale-ups have AI experts on their boards, risking growth compared to FTSE 350 firms with higher board-level AI expertise.
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Daniel Sennheiser to chair board as Andreas remains chief executive

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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Daniel Sennheiser will become Chairman of Sennheiser’s Board from January 2026, while Andreas remains CEO, ending their 12 years as Co-CEOs at the audio firm.
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Octave Klaba named Chairman & CEO as OVHcloud unites roles

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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OVHcloud unites Chairman and CEO roles, appointing founder Octave Klaba to lead the firm’s next five-year strategic expansion in cloud and AI.
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APIContext appoints Lelah Manz as Chair to lead global growth

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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APIContext has named Lelah Manz as Chair to drive its global growth and expand its platform in the rapidly evolving API monitoring and resilience market.
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LevelBlue acquires Cybereason to expand cybersecurity services

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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LevelBlue has agreed to acquire Cybereason, enhancing its cybersecurity services with expanded detection, response, and global reach.
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Rajeev Singh appointed Chief Executive Officer at Smartsheet

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Rajeev Singh has been named CEO of Smartsheet, succeeding Sunny Gupta as the firm pushes to expand its AI-enhanced enterprise work management platform.
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Beyond Google: When AI tells your story - A crisis recovery roadmap for C-suite & boards

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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C-suite leaders must now manage reputations shaped by AI narratives from ChatGPT and others, facing both misinformation and unavoidable truths.
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Rob Tarkoff appointed CEO as Seismic enters next growth phase

Fri, 3rd Oct 2025
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Rob Tarkoff has been appointed CEO of Seismic, succeeding co-founder Doug Winter, as the company enters a new phase of growth and innovation.
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SentinelOne appoints Ana Pinczuk to lead product & technology

Sat, 27th Sep 2025
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SentinelOne has appointed Ana Pinczuk as President of Product & Technology to lead global AI and cybersecurity innovation efforts.