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Zach Thompson
News Editor
Zach has experience with filmmaking, magazine writing, and a curiosity about the world and the stories of the people around him. He is accustomed to the city life, but likes to get away to visit family when he can. Zach loves to create and when he is not in the office, he is usually drawing, writing fiction stories, or watching a movie.
Former TechDay team member.

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Film review: Jurassic World Dominion

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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This movie is what happens when you cross a lot of hungry dinos with humanity trying desperately to redeem itself for a mistake, and boy does it try.
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Slingshot partners with Open for single-bill insurance

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Slingshot partners with Open to offer insurance, energy, and telecoms on a single bill, providing convenience and discounts.
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Delinea unveils new Secret Server features and improvements

Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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Delinea has announced new features and enhancements to expand the capabilities of its Secret Server, including design updates and new security controls.
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Dragos launches cybersecurity resource for industrial assets

Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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Dragos has launched a cybersecurity resource for industrial asset owners and operators, aimed at reducing OT risk and improving security.
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Rockwell Automation ranks highly in two 2022 Gartner reports

Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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Rockwell Automation's FactoryTalk ProductionCentre and Plex Systems have been recognized in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for manufacturing execution systems.
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41% of Aussie businesses have endured a ransomware attack

Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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41% of small businesses have experienced a ransomware attack, according to a study by Software Advice. 27% of those targeted have paid the ransom.
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Micro Focus releases update to enterprise NOM offering

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Micro Focus has announced that the latest version of its comprehensive Network Operations Management (NOM) offering for businesses is now available.
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Mandiant launches digital risk protection offering

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Mandiant has launched a digital risk protection offering that allows security leaders to proactively mitigate threats before they disrupt business operations.
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EOS Space Systems becomes SmartSat CRC core partner

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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EOS Space Systems joins SmartSat CRC as a core partner, gaining priority selection for research projects and a seat on advisory boards.
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Micro Focus unveils Data Center Automation for SaaS delivery

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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MicroFocus has launched Data Center Automation for SaaS delivery, providing cost-effective vulnerability risk and compliance management.
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Absolute Software and BlackBerry partner for self-healing

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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Absolute Software has partnered with BlackBerry to allow joint customers to combine CylancePROTECT with its Application Persistence capabilities.
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SnapLogic launches Accelerator for Amazon HealthLake

Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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SnapLogic has launched Accelerator to allow healthcare and life sciences organisations to turn raw data into healthcare-related insights and actions.
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Mandiant, Interos offer advanced insights in new partnership

Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Mandiant and Interos team up to provide advanced insights to defend businesses against cyber attacks and supply chain threats.
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Vectra AI launches Microsoft 365 posture management tool

Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Vectra AI has launched Vectra Protect, a posture management tool designed to find and mitigate security risks in Microsoft 365.
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Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition

Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.
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Apple improves Mac operating system with latest offering

Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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Apple has unveiled the latest version of its desktop operating system, macOS Ventura, providing users with tools for greater productivity.
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KnowBe4 appoints Natalie Burrows as ANZ director of sales

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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Natalie Burrows appointed as ANZ director of sales to help improve overall security culture and tackle social engineering for APAC organizations.
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PPDS appoints Adam Coleman, Mitch Rosenberg & Jeff Handis as AV professionals

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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AV company PPDS appoints three professionals to drive awareness and business opportunities for Philips' LED and LCD displays in North America.
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Kinly appoints Tom Martin as CEO

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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Kinly, a leading video collaboration services provider, has appointed Tom Martin as its new CEO to further develop the company's impressive growth.
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QBE Insurance Group appoints Christopher Bannocks as group chief data officer

Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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QBE, the global insurer, appoints Christopher Bannocks as Group Chief Data Officer to define and implement company's data strategy and agenda.