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TestGorilla unveils AI fluency tests to reshape hiring

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TestGorilla rolls out AI fluency tests and simulations to help employers measure AI readiness as skills overtake experience in hiring.
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Advancing resilience and representation: Women leading the next era of technology

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Women leaders are reshaping resilience in tech, turning complex risk into clear strategy while pushing for inclusion and real influence.
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Moving the goalposts: Why the CRO role needs a rebrand

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Fintech must retire the heroic closer myth: today's CRO is a data-led architect of long-term, cross-functional revenue growth.
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OutSystems Elevate revamps global partner rewards model

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OutSystems launches Elevate partner programme, tying rewards to AI skills, customer outcomes and market impact via a new Earned Level model.
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Unit4 makes Success4U default model for ERPx delivery

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Unit4 makes its Success4U subscription the default model for ERPx and ERP delivery, promising faster, more predictable SaaS rollouts.
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KnowBe4 appoints Kelly Morgan as Chief Customer Officer

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KnowBe4 appoints former DocuSign executive Kelly Morgan as chief customer officer to steer global client strategy amid rising AI security risks.
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Selector raises USD $32m to boost AI observability push

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Selector raises USD $32m at a USD $375m valuation to expand its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate global enterprise growth.
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monday.com boosts AI-first partner drive with new perks

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monday.com expands its global partner drive with AI incentives, new reseller paths and an upgraded platform to boost channel-led growth.
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Seismic & Highspot to merge in AI sales software deal

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Seismic to merge with Highspot, uniting rival sales enablement platforms in an AI-first deal with Permira to remain controlling shareholder.
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Percona maps 2026 growth with new tech & leadership

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Percona sets out its 2026 growth plan with fresh leadership, new PostgreSQL security tech and expanded support for Valkey users.
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NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO

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NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.
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Zendesk names Craig Flower COO to drive AI first shift

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Zendesk promotes Craig Flower to chief operating officer, tasking him with accelerating its AI-first customer service and operations strategy.
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Sigma opens Sydney APJ hub & appoints Bede Hackney

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Sigma has launched an Asia Pacific and Japan hub in Sydney, naming veteran sales leader Bede Hackney as regional vice president.
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Workers get just 2-3 hours of real focus time a day

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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New Hubstaff data shows workers average only 2-3 hours of true focus a day as meetings, app overload and AI tools fragment attention.
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Tricentis hires new leaders to drive AI powered growth

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Tricentis hires two senior leaders to accelerate AI-led growth after hitting USD $400 million ARR and securing USD $1.33 billion backing.
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Veeam appoints new leaders to drive data resilience push

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Veeam reshapes its top team with three senior hires to sharpen its global data resilience, security and AI-driven growth strategy.
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EcoOnline names David Orstad Chief Customer Officer

Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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EcoOnline appoints David Orstad Chief Customer Officer to lead global customer functions and launch new managed services offering.
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Syspro maps AI-led overhaul, M&A push and new brand

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Syspro plots AI-led overhaul, acquisitive growth and a fresh global brand as it chases cloud-first, subscription-fuelled expansion.
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Assured Data Protection expands Tony Giannini's remit

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Assured Data Protection widens Tony Giannini's role to unite global innovation with Americas channel strategy for MSP-focused growth.
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Rimini Street honoured for agentic AI & client success

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Rimini Street secures multiple awards for agentic AI, customer service and leadership, as Hitachi Vantara client also earns industry honour.