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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.
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Pure Storage report highlights shift to cloud-native platforms

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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A new report by Pure Storage and Dimensional Research indicates a major shift towards cloud-native platforms, with 80% of IT pros planning new app builds in this realm.
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Study shows return policies vital for retail success in 2024

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Manhattan Associates' study reveals flexible return policies are key for retail as 72% of consumers return items due to rising living costs, post-EOFY.
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ExtraHop report shows rising ransomware costs for organisations

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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A new ExtraHop report reveals that organisations face an alarming rise in ransomware incidents, averaging nearly eight attacks yearly with ransom payouts nearing USD $2.5 million.
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JobAdder appoints AI expert Joel Delmaire as new CPO

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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JobAdder has appointed AI specialist Joel Delmaire as its new Chief Product Officer, aiming to enhance recruitment efficiency through innovative technology.
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Claroty announces multi-year collaboration with AWS on CPS security

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Claroty partners with AWS to bolster cyber-physical systems security through a multi-year collaboration, targeting organisations integrating cloud technologies.
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Iron Mountain launches AI-ready InSight DXP for data automation

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Iron Mountain launches InSight DXP, a new SaaS platform designed to automate workflows, ensure compliance, and manage physical and digital assets through AI-powered tools.
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Alex Stamos appointed new CISO at SentinelOne

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne has named Alex Stamos as CISO. Stamos, formerly with Meta and Yahoo!, aims to drive secure system development amidst rising cyber threats.
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Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to president amid strong growth

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Optimizely promotes Shafqat Islam to President, strengthening ties between product, marketing, and engineering; annual recurring revenue tops USD $400 million.
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Yanbing Li appointed as new Chief Product Officer at Datadog

Wed, 7th Aug 2024
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Datadog has named Yanbing Li as its new Chief Product Officer, tapping into her 25+ years of tech leadership at companies like Aurora, Google, and VMware.
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SentinelOne unveils AI-driven innovations for Singularity Platform

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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SentinelOne unveils advanced generative AI features for its Singularity Platform, enhancing threat prevention and response, with innovations like the AI-powered Purple AI analyst.
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Incubeta appoints Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Incubeta names Ash Rane as APAC Client Director for Data, bolstering its expertise post-Persuasion acquisition and Sam Shennan's promotion to Regional CEO.
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Wiise Partner Awards 2024: celebrating excellence & innovation

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Wiise celebrated its second annual Partner Awards, recognising standout achievements among its partners in Australia and New Zealand across eight categories.
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Workday launches new AI tools to transform talent management

Tue, 6th Aug 2024
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Workday introduces new AI tools to streamline recruitment, enhance talent mobility, and improve job architecture, addressing major HR challenges and boosting efficiency.
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Panasonic New Zealand reports annual financial performance amidst market challenges

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Panasonic NZ reports resilient performance with $148.2M in revenue and a 28.5% gross profit margin despite facing economic headwinds and market challenges.
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Radware unveils solution for PCI DSS 4.0 compliance

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Radware unveils a PCI DSS 4.0 solution to help businesses streamline compliance, offering enhanced protection, visibility, and reporting via its cloud security platform.
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Luke McManus joins Team Topologies as APAC Region Lead

Mon, 5th Aug 2024
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Team Topologies has appointed Luke McManus as the APAC Region Lead, bringing over 20 years of technology experience to enhance regional operations.
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blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager

Sat, 3rd Aug 2024
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Australian managed services provider blueAPACHE appoints Pat Devlin as General Manager to fortify strategic growth, following 85% ARR rise in five years.
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New BITSLOTH backdoor uncovered, leverages BITS for C2 comms

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Elastic Security Labs has uncovered BITSLOTH, a sophisticated Windows backdoor leveraging BITS for covert command-and-control, found in a South American Foreign Ministry breach.
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Adobe transforms education with new AI tools in Adobe Express

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Adobe has unveiled new AI tools in Adobe Express for Education, aimed at enhancing classroom learning and engagement for K-12 students worldwide.
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WatchGuard strengthens leadership team with three new executives

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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WatchGuard Technologies enhances its leadership, appointing Derek Maggiacomo, Rich Workman, and Karen Ray to drive focus on MSPs. CEO promotes a partner-first vision.