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Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022
Malware

Four critical cyber attack prevention strategies in 2022

The growing threat of cyber adversaries loomed over organisations throughout 2021, and it shows no signs of slowing down as we enter March 2022.

By Tyler Farrar • 7 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2022
Ransomware hones in on MSPs for bigger payout, report finds
Malware

Ransomware hones in on MSPs for bigger payout, report finds

Top MSP trends and insights have been revealed in the 2022 ConnectWise MSP Threat Report - the MSP industry guide focused on cybersecurity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Esker named Challenger in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Customer Relationship Management

Esker named Challenger in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Esker has been named a Challenger in the 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Integrated Invoice-to-Cash Applications.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Role of CIO continues to evolve into 2022 - Lenovo study
EduTech

Role of CIO continues to evolve into 2022 - Lenovo study

A new study from Lenovo reveals how the CIO role has evolved, shedding light on growing areas of responsibility and increasing influence in the C-Suite.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
EY strengthens transformation, growth with Blackdot acquisition
Ernst & Young

EY strengthens transformation, growth with Blackdot acquisition

EY has announced the acquisition of consultancy firm Blackdot, as it looks to strengthen its customer transformation and growth capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2022
Talend acquires Gamma Soft to support data modernisation
Data Analytics

Talend acquires Gamma Soft to support data modernisation

Talend has announced it has acquired Gamma Soft to assist joint customers in streamlining their data modernisation initiatives such as cloud migrations.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Apr 2022
NetApp builds on previous acquisitions with Instaclustr deal
Multi-cloud

NetApp builds on previous acquisitions with Instaclustr deal

NetApp is set to acquire Instaclustr, a provider of fully managed open source database, pipeline and workflow applications delivered as a service.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
Dataminr adds advanced capabilities to risk solution
Data Analytics

Dataminr adds advanced capabilities to risk solution

Dataminr Pulse is designed to deliver the earliest indication of critical risks, and its new workflow capabilities were create help enterprises manage risk.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion
Internet of Things

Industrial cybersecurity market to reach US$43.5 billion

Industrial companies and their personnel underestimate the risks in the industrial control systems environment.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Apr 2022
Appier appoints Che-hsu 'Joe' Chang as Chief Strategy Officer
Partner Programmes

Appier appoints Che-hsu 'Joe' Chang as Chief Strategy Officer

AI SaaS company Appier has appointed Dr. Joe Chang as its chief strategy officer to lead mergers and acquisitions, corporate strategy, and global growth.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2022
Absolute Software sets sights on ANZ with Orca Tech appointment
Distributors

Absolute Software sets sights on ANZ with Orca Tech appointment

Absolute Software has expanded operations into Australia and New Zealand by appointing security specialist Orca Tech as distributor.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
AMD acquires Pensando for $1.9B, builds out services platform
Microsoft

AMD acquires Pensando for $1.9B, builds out services platform

AMD to acquire Pensando for $1.9bn, expanding its data centre offerings with the distributed services platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Apr 2022
Neo4j achieves record growth in Asia Pacific region
Partner Programmes

Neo4j achieves record growth in Asia Pacific region

Neo4j, the graph data platform, has announced the company has experienced more than 100% growth across Asia Pacific over the past year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Forescout launches Continuum Platform to better manage risk
IoT Security

Forescout launches Continuum Platform to better manage risk

Forescout Technologies launches automated cybersecurity platform to manage risk posture of assets across an enterprise's digital terrain.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2022
Flintfox appoints Chris Dieringer as Chief Customer Officer
Digital Transformation

Flintfox appoints Chris Dieringer as Chief Customer Officer

Microsoft industry veteran Chris Dieringer becomes Chief Customer Officer to oversee customer experience at Flintfox.

By Zach Thompson • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022
Fastly acquires Fanout for real-time edge app development
Cloud Services

Fastly acquires Fanout for real-time edge app development

Fastly's acquisition of Fanout will enhance its real-time app development capabilities, offering increased speed and scale to customers.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

NCS acquires ARQ Group to continue Australian expansion
Health Technologies

NCS acquires ARQ Group to continue Australian expansion

NCS has acquired ARQ Group for A$290 million. The move brings to scale NCS NEXT in Australia, which offers end-to-end digital transformation solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2022