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Senetas sells Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5m

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Senetas has sold its subsidiary Votiro to Menlo Security for USD $37.5 million, a strategic move expected to enhance its position in the cybersecurity market.
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Nozomi Networks named leader in CPS protection by Gartner

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Nozomi Networks has been named a Leader in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, underscoring its prominence in cyber-physical systems security.
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QuSecure raises USD $28 million to boost quantum security

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
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government
QuSecure has successfully raised USD $28 million in a Series A funding round aimed at bolstering its post-quantum cryptography solutions and client expansion.
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Linnworks partners with Swanky for ANZ retail solutions

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Linnworks has teamed up with Swanky to launch a comprehensive retail platform, aiming to boost Australian and New Zealand retailers' online capabilities.
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Aryaka unveils AI-driven observability in SASE update

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
Aryaka has unveiled AI>Observe within its Unified SASE Service, enhancing network performance visibility and threat detection with advanced AI capabilities.
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Ignition appoints Bec Donnelly as VP for global expansion

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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hcm
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partner programmes
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management
Ignition has appointed Bec Donnelly as Senior Vice President of People & Culture to drive its global expansion strategy and enhance team performance.
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Louise Adams appointed CEO of Aurecon from July 2025

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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engineering
Louise Adams has been appointed Group Chief Executive Officer of Aurecon, making history as the first female to hold the position from 1 July 2025.
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Claroty named leader in Gartner's CPS protection report

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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hyperscale
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Claroty has been named a Leader in the inaugural Gartner Magic Quadrant for CPS Protection Platforms, recognising its exceptional capabilities among 17 vendors.
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Thoughtworks appoints new leaders to drive growth strategy

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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accenture
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Thoughtworks has announced key leadership changes with Chief Strategy Officer and APAC Regional Managing Director appointments.
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LRN report reveals gaps in global ethics programmes

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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uc
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
LRN Corporation has unveiled its 2025 Ethics and Compliance Program Effectiveness Report, revealing significant discrepancies in global compliance efforts.
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Kelsey Hightower joins Civo's board to shape cloud future

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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virtualisation
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private cloud
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it automation
Kelsey Hightower, renowned for his contributions to Kubernetes, has joined Civo's board, aiming to enhance its private cloud and AI innovations.
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Symphony Commerce names Matt Smith as new CEO

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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cfo
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Symphony Commerce has strengthened its leadership by appointing Matt Smith as CEO, supported by new CFO Ella Lim and promoted Client Service Director Hannah Spencer.
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CDC secures AUD $17 billion valuation in ownership deal

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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ai
A landmark ownership deal has secured CDC's AUD $17 billion valuation, ensuring its sovereign status while enabling significant growth in data centre operations.
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Proto appoints Todd Bouman as CEO amid rapid expansion

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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samsung
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hp
Todd Bouman has been named CEO of Proto, succeeding founder David Nussbaum, as the firm looks to revolutionise hologram and spatial computing technologies.
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Brian Hildebrand appointed CIO at ECI Software Solutions

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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dr
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data analytics
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cloud services
ECI Software Solutions has appointed Brian Hildebrand as Chief Information Officer, tasked with enhancing its IT strategy and technology infrastructure.
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Nuix earns patent for AI breakthrough in document sorting

Mon, 17th Feb 2025
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ml
Nuix has secured a patent for a groundbreaking technology aimed at improving AI model training, promising to enhance document classification in NLP.
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CyberArk acquires Zilla Security to enhance AI-driven capabilities

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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saas
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
CyberArk has acquired Zilla Security, enhancing its Identity Security Platform with AI-driven IGA solutions to boost digital security.
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Sectigo launches post-quantum cryptography testing labs

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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devops
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encryption
Sectigo has launched Sectigo PQC Labs, the first NIST-compliant sandbox for post-quantum cryptography, enabling organisations to prepare against future quantum threats.
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AI agents revolutionising life across multiple sectors

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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AI agents are set to transform daily life across sectors, optimising everything from smart homes to personalised shopping, according to Raphael Allstadt.
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LoRaWAN sees global growth with over 350m nodes in 2024

Fri, 14th Feb 2025
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The LoRa Alliance's 2024 End of Year Report reveals remarkable growth, with over 350 million LoRaWAN nodes and major corporations embracing this LPWAN technology.