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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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BillingPlatform named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant 2024

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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BillingPlatform has been named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Recurring Billing Applications, securing the top spot for Ability to Execute.
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Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN to expand across ANZ market

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Cloudera partners with NEXTGEN for wider ANZ distribution, aiming to meet soaring hybrid data platform demand. Australian cloud spend to hit AUD $23.3B in 2024.
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Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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StorMagic appoints Susan Odle as Chief Growth Officer to spearhead enterprise sales amidst its SvHCI market launch. Odle to develop key strategies.
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Shai Morag appointed Tenable's new chief product officer

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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Tenable has named Shai Morag as chief product officer to accelerate its cloud-first strategy. Morag, who joined via Ermetic's acquisition, brings extensive cybersecurity expertise.
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Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023

Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
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Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
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Claroty names Tim Mackie VP of worldwide channels & alliances

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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Claroty appoints Tim Mackie as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances, enhancing its global channel ecosystem with his 25+ years of strategic IT experience.
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eCommerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns

Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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eCommerce in Australia and New Zealand is surging with 83% and 77% of online shoppers purchasing monthly, despite rising concerns over data privacy.
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
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Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.
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Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland

Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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ISACA's Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
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Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m

Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.
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SentinelOne & Intezer join forces to tackle Rust malware

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne and Intezer have teamed up to tackle the complexities of Rust malware, unveiling Project 0xA11C at Black Hat 2024 to aid cybersecurity efforts.
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NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as new ANZ CEO

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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NTT DATA names David McKeering as new ANZ CEO amid a USD $30 billion merger, aiming to boost regional growth and drive innovation in Australia and New Zealand.
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HPE Aruba expands AI-powered networking with new NDR solutions

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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HPE expands its AI-powered networking portfolio with new NDR capabilities and enhances universal ZTNA, boosting security and user experience in business-critical environments.
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Cybersecurity flaws risk US solar power, now patched

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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Bitdefender reveals vulnerabilities in Solarman and Deye platforms exposed 20% of global solar output to cyber threats, risking US-scale blackouts.
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Kudosity announces strategic partnerships with Ortto & MoEngage

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Kudosity partners with Ortto and MoEngage to elevate its SMS platform, promising seamless integration and boosted capabilities for customer communication.
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ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC with new leadership team

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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ColorTokens targets 40% growth in APAC by bolstering its partner-driven programme and appointing new leadership, citing rising cyber-attack concerns in the region.
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Adobe launches AI-powered Journey Optimizer for B2B marketing

Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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Adobe unveils Journey Optimizer B2B Edition, tapping into generative AI to streamline complex B2B sales processes by identifying and personalising journeys for decision makers.