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Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan

Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Proofpoint has appointed Nelson Soon as Vice President of Channels and Alliances for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its partner ecosystem in the region.
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Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions

Wed, 28th Aug 2024
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Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
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Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Akamai's data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
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Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.
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Exclusive: Cohesity's Greg Statton discusses the key to customer success

Tue, 20th Aug 2024
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Cohesity has revealed its secret behind customer success: leveraging AI to revolutionise data management and cybersecurity, ensuring cyber resilience.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ

Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions

Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.
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APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats

Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
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Peter Marelas appointed as New Relic Field CTO for APJ

Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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New Relic has named Peter Marelas as Field CTO for APJ, leveraging his 25 years of tech expertise to enhance customer engagement and promote observability solutions.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion

Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai

Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities

Wed, 15th May 2024
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Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.
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Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security

Wed, 1st May 2024
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Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai

Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.
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Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
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LogRhythm appoints Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Leading security solutions provider, LogRhythm, welcomes seasoned professional Joanne Wong as its Interim Chief Marketing Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversity and gender equality.
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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia

Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.
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SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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In their annual Partner Awards, cybersecurity company SonicWall celebrates its standout partners and distributors for their crucial role in shielding customers from complex, ever-evolving cyber threats.
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ControlUp bolsters global expansion with key new appointments

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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ControlUp accelerates global expansion with eminent appointments, aiming to bolster its Digital Employee Experience management footprint across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
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Over 50% of businesses hit by security gaps due to under-resourced teams

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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Exabeam and IDC's report reveals that 57% of global firms faced serious cyberattacks in the past year due to security team overload and lack of automated threat detection.