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New boss for Adobe ANZ as Chris Skelton departs
Marketing Technologies

New boss for Adobe ANZ as Chris Skelton departs

Adobe has appointed former Experian ANZ managing director Suzanne Steele as its new ANZ managing director, following the departure of Chris Skelton.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics

Adobe Creative Cloud and Premiere Pro have become the platforms of choice for professional editors around the world.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Sep 2017
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Unified Communications

Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Spice up your PowerPoint presentation with Adobe Stock
Customer Experience

Spice up your PowerPoint presentation with Adobe Stock

Adobe Stock has launched a new Microsoft PowerPoint add-in, making it easier for users to find the perfect image to illustrate their presentations.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years
Software-as-a-Service

Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years

Microsoft is continuing to take the lead in the enterprise SaaS market, which is forecast to double in size over the coming three years.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features
Marketing Technologies

Adobe XD gets another update packed full of features

Adobe XD's latest update elevates UX design, streamlining tools for swift prototyping and effective real-time previews.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Design and creativity underpin transformation to an experience business - Adobe
EduTech

Design and creativity underpin transformation to an experience business - Adobe

Design and creativity are crucial for businesses aiming to deliver the best customer experiences, according to research by Adobe.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Aug 2017
The end is nigh: Adobe to disable Flash Player by 2020
Marketing Technologies

The end is nigh: Adobe to disable Flash Player by 2020

Browser vendors are integrating capabilities once provided by plugins directly, given this progress, Adobe has decided to end the life of Flash...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Google, NetApp, Intuit...The best company to work for in India revealed
Marketing Technologies

Google, NetApp, Intuit...The best company to work for in India revealed

Intuit India takes the top spot in the Economic Times' list of the best 100 companies to work for in India. #bestcompanies #India.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
Adobe brings new AI-powered voice analytics capabilities to its cloud platform
Data Analytics

Adobe brings new AI-powered voice analytics capabilities to its cloud platform

It aims to let brands to deliver more personalised customer experiences and create brand loyalty through voice-based interfaces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Desktop conversion still king in ANZ despite increasing smartphone traffic - Adobe
EduTech

Desktop conversion still king in ANZ despite increasing smartphone traffic - Adobe

Despite a surge in smartphone traffic, consumers in Australia and New Zealand still predominantly make purchases via desktop, Adobe's new report reveals.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Adobe Stock debuts visual search and Microsoft Powerpoint integration
Marketing Technologies

Adobe Stock debuts visual search and Microsoft Powerpoint integration

New search technologies, expanded editorial collection and Powerpoint integration enhance a comprehensive marketplace for digital creative assets.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Adobe adds Scan app, updates Sign function to enrich Document Cloud offering
Enterprise Content Management

Adobe adds Scan app, updates Sign function to enrich Document Cloud offering

Adobe boosts mobile productivity with the launch of Adobe Scan app and enhanced Adobe Sign, enriching its Document Cloud suite.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Marketers need to catch up with changes in media consumption trends – Adobe
Marketing Technologies

Marketers need to catch up with changes in media consumption trends – Adobe

Adobe's latest report highlights a significant gap between Australian marketers' self-perceptions and consumer expectations in digital advertising.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th May 2017
Adobe's Creative Cloud update expands video tools to include VR and 4K support, Pond5 integration
Marketing Technologies

Adobe's Creative Cloud update expands video tools to include VR and 4K support, Pond5 integration

This release, now available to customers, delivers new features to allow video producers to create, deliver and monetise video assets faster.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play
Malware

Don't pay for what is for free: Malicious Adobe Flash Player app found on Google Play

F11 did not contain any harmful code. Instead, it relied purely on social engineering, tricking users into paying €18 ($19) for Adobe Flash Player.

By Peter Stancik • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2017
Adobe launches Experience cloud; announces collaboration with Microsoft
Data Analytics

Adobe launches Experience cloud; announces collaboration with Microsoft

Adobe has unveiled its new Adobe Experience Cloud, which aims to enhance customer experiences and embrace digital disruption.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth
Marketing Technologies

China, India, Malaysia and New Zealand leading the world in smartphone growth

Smartphones are driving the growth of new Internet users worldwide, with China and India leading the way, according to a report by Adobe.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
Adobe announces big winners of APAC partner awards
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces big winners of APAC partner awards

Adobe Systems has announced the winners of its Innovation Awards, celebrating partner success and customer dedication.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017