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Imee Dequito
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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
Former TechDay team member.

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Sysdig report highlights soaring costs of cloud attacks

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Sysdig's 2024 Global Threat Year-in-Review reveals cloud-based attacks are rising, with financial losses surpassing USD $100,000 daily from AI exploitation.
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NICE recognised as leader in 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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NICE has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre as a Service, marking its tenth consecutive year in this position.
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Hisense named official partner for FIFA Club World Cup 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Hisense has been unveiled as the first Official Partner of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025, promising enhanced fan experiences through technology.
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Scott Armul promoted to EVP at Vertiv for 2025

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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Vertiv has promoted Scott Armul to Executive Vice President of Global Portfolio and Business Units, effective 1 January 2025, to lead growth strategies.
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Commvault reports 16% rise in Q2 revenue, boosts outlook

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Commvault has reported a robust financial performance for Q2 fiscal 2025, with revenues rising 16% to USD $233.3 million and subscription revenue up 37%.
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BlackLine wins 2024 Tech Cares & Buyer's Choice awards

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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BlackLine has been honoured with the 2024 'Tech Cares' and 'Buyer's Choice' awards from TrustRadius, recognising its impact on digital finance transformation.
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Getac adopts Sony's SORPLAS for sustainable tech devices

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Getac has partnered with Sony Semiconductor Solutions to integrate SORPLAS, a recyclable plastic, into its rugged laptops and tablets, promoting sustainability.
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MTF Finance names Zoe Anderson as Chief Credit Officer

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Zoe Anderson has been appointed Chief Credit Officer at MTF Finance, effective January 2025, bringing over 13 years of experience from RAC Finance.
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Fergus & Groundplan partner for seamless tradie solutions

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Fergus has integrated with Groundplan to enhance data transfer for tradies, streamlining job management with real-time pricing and reduced manual entry.
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Proofpoint announces acquisition of DSPM firm Normalyze

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Proofpoint is set to acquire Normalyze for an undisclosed sum, targeting enhanced data security through AI-driven DSPM technology by November 2024.
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Cohesity appoints Vasu Murthy as Chief Product Officer

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Cohesity has appointed Vasu Murthy as Senior Vice President and Chief Product Officer to enhance its data security portfolio amid substantial growth.
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Trustwave highlights rising eCommerce threats in retail sector

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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Trustwave's latest SpiderLabs report reveals a surge in cyber threats to the retail sector, urging heightened vigilance as the holiday shopping season approaches.
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EasyDMARC appoints Allan Richards to boost global MSP growth

Wed, 30th Oct 2024
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EasyDMARC has appointed Allan Richards as its new Global MSP Growth Lead to strengthen its partner relationships and boost email security solutions.
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DigiCert appoints Lakshmi Hanspal as Chief Trust Officer

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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payment technologies
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DigiCert has appointed Lakshmi Hanspal as its new Chief Trust Officer, focusing on digital trust strategies from its Sunnyvale office.
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CyberCX appoints new industry leads in AUS & NZ sectors

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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CyberCX has appointed Megan Lane and Grant Walsh to lead the Health and Aged Care, and Telecommunications sectors in Australia and New Zealand.
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Prospa launches tools for New Zealand SMEs to enhance growth

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Prospa has launched new financial tools for SMEs, including Bill Pay and expanded loan limits, to ease the pressures on small business owners in New Zealand.
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Mike Meyer joins iMasons advisory council for growth

Tue, 29th Oct 2024
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Infrastructure Masons has appointed Mike Meyer, Managing Director of Portman Partners, to its Advisory Council, enhancing global industry expertise.
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Energy-efficient technologies boost PMIC market growth

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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The PMIC market is surging, driven by rising demand for energy efficiency in electronics, electric vehicles, and the expansion of 5G and IoT technologies.
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New Relic named a Leader in Gartner 2024 Magic Quadrant

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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New Relic has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Digital Experience Monitoring, praised for its visionary integrations and customer satisfaction.
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Kiwis sceptical of AI in local businesses, reports Qualtrics

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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Qualtrics' 2025 report reveals that 80% of New Zealand consumers distrust local companies' use of AI, marking a significant decline in comfort with the technology.