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Exclusive: How AvePoint is tackling complex data management

Fri, 10th May 2024
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AvePoint's VP, Max McNamara, details strategies employed by the global data management firm in navigating and shaping the digital landscape.
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Gen AI optimism high in ANZ but cybersecurity concerns loom

Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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While ANZ business and IT leaders express high optimism for Gen AI's potential, cybersecurity concerns remain a dominant issue, especially following large-scale data breaches.
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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand

Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.
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Half of ANZ lawyers trial generative AI despite lingering scepticism

Thu, 18th Apr 2024
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Half of legal workers in Australia and New Zealand have tried AI tools, yet skepticism remains high, a survey by legal information provider LexisNexis has revealed.
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ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ

Fri, 5th Apr 2024
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ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.
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Zscaler boosts ANZ presence with high-profile leadership appointments

Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
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Zscaler ramps up investment in ANZ with triumvirate of leadership hires, set to bolster growth and enhance cloud security amidst increasing threat evolution.
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as its Oceania Regional Director

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Neat appoints Jason MacBride as their new Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, placing him at the helm of the company's growth strategy across the Oceania region.
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Exclusive: Why Syniti believes data has infinite potential

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Syniti CEO, Kevin Campbell, explains the firm's commitment to leveraging data for transformative business outcomes and their growth plans for ANZ region.
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Exclusive: Barracuda's insights for World Backup Day

Tue, 2nd Apr 2024
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Ahead of World Backup Day, Barracuda's Matt Caffrey discusses the vital role of data backup, ever-growing cybersecurity threats and significance of immutable backups in an exclusive.
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Ingram Micro NZ appoints Leon De Suza as new Managing Director

Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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With 18 years of commitment and an impressive track record to his credit, Leon De Suza takes on the role of Managing Director for Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations.
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Exclusive: CyberArk and the evolving role of CISOs

Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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CyberArk's Thomas Fikentscher discusses the growing cybersecurity threat, highlighting an expected surge in identity-related breaches and the integral role of CISOs.
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Akamai & Fujitsu extend partnership for ANZ cloud services

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Akamai Technologies pairs up with Fujitsu, broadening their cloud computing services in Australia and New Zealand, while honing their cybersecurity strengths and enhancing access to cost-efficient, modern cloud infrastructure for local organisations.
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AI disruption leads as Quantum Computing gains momentum in ANZ

Thu, 21st Mar 2024
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) remains at the forefront of disruption, with a promising surge in Quantum Computing anticipated in Australia and New Zealand, according to research by global IT firm HCLTech.
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HAT Distribution & BackBox unite for ANZ network automation solutions

Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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HAT Distribution, a Sydney-based tech company, partners with global firm BackBox to deliver sophisticated network automation solutions across Australia and New Zealand.
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IWD 2024: Defending against modern adversaries requires greater diversity

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Cyberattacks are becoming faster and smarter, demanding a cybersecurity industry imbued with diverse, non-technical skills to craft innovative defences, reveals the CrowdStrike 2024 Global Threat Report.
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Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures

Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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Pune-based hyperautomation platform Zvolv has successfully raised USD $2 million in funding, led by Silverneedle Ventures. This marks a significant step towards expanding and advancing its AI-driven solutions.
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IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

Thu, 7th Mar 2024
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The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.
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Cloudera unveils upgraded data lakehouse for enhanced AI capabilities

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Cloudera unveils next phase of its open data lakehouse for private clouds, becoming the only provider to offer Apache Iceberg in this sector, optimizing large-scale AI capability.
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Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study

Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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Australian knowledge workers anticipate AI to boost work relationships amidst hybrid working, while finding a deeper understanding of AI vital, according to HP's 2023 Work Relationship Index.
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Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ

Fri, 1st Mar 2024
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Netpoleon ANZ teams up with Devo Technology to bring the Devo Security Data Platform to Australia and New Zealand, offering a new dimension in SOC scalability and ingenuity.