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Cloud security turns to identity, access & sovereignty

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Executives at Docusign, BeyondTrust and Saviynt say identity, data sovereignty and tighter access controls are now shaping cloud security priorities.
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SentinelOne names Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president

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SentinelOne appoints Jason Duerden ANZ area vice president to drive cyber growth in government, critical infrastructure and AI security.
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Ping Identity wins PROTECTED IRAP nod in Australia

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Ping Identity secures PROTECTED IRAP assessment for PingOne Advanced Identity Cloud, boosting its appeal to Australian public sector buyers.
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Commvault unveils Geo Shield for sovereign cloud data

Tue, 3rd Feb 2026
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Commvault has launched Geo Shield, a sovereign cloud approach giving regulated customers tighter data residency, control and encryption key choice.
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Why cybersecurity frameworks matter more than ever

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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As cyber spend soars past USD $100 billion, rising breaches show Australian firms need clear security frameworks more than extra tools.
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Sector-specific, process-led AI set to reshape firms

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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AI's next wave in business will be sector-specific, process-led services as firms shift from generic tools to trusted, compliant platforms.
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AC3 achieves PROTECTED IRAP status for Managed Cloud platform

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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AC3's Managed Cloud platform has achieved PROTECTED IRAP status, enhancing secure, compliant cloud services for Australian and New Zealand government and regulated sectors.
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Insight expands APAC cyber security with planned Sekuro acquisition

Thu, 23rd Oct 2025
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Insight Enterprises plans to acquire Australian cyber security firm Sekuro, boosting its APAC capabilities amid a 38% rise in regional data breaches in 2024.
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Transforming government services securely with hybrid observability

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Government agencies adopt AI-powered hybrid observability to enhance digital services securely, ensuring compliance and agility without increasing costs.
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BeyondTrust cloud security completes IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX

Mon, 18th Aug 2025
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BeyondTrust has passed the IRAP PROTECTED review by CyberCX, validating four cloud security solutions for Australian government use at the PROTECTED level.
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OpenText gains top IRAP security approval for government use

Fri, 18th Jul 2025
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OpenText has achieved top-tier IRAP security approval, enabling its platforms to be widely used by Australian government agencies handling classified data.
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Kiteworks & Wasabi partner to lower cloud storage costs

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Kiteworks and Wasabi Technologies partner to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage and file transfer targeting regulated industries including healthcare and finance.
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Genetec unveils 2024 ANZ channel partner award winners

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Genetec has revealed the winners of its 2024 channel partner awards for Australia and New Zealand at an event in Bali, celebrating top contributors in the sector.
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Okta surpasses USD $1 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Okta has exceeded USD $1 billion in sales through the AWS Marketplace, as its fourth-quarter revenue rises 13% to USD $682 million, showcasing robust growth.
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ANZ organisations can level up their physical security with the cloud

Mon, 3rd Jun 2024
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ANZ organisations are increasingly adopting hybrid physical security models, integrating cloud-based solutions to enhance flexibility, innovation, and compliance.
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AvePoint expands FedRAMP authorisation with new products

Wed, 28th Feb 2024
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AvePoint bolsters its FedRAMP authorisation with three new secure SaaS products, reflecting its commitment to support public sector and regulated industries' digital transformation.
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Exclusive - Adobe recognised as approved supplier for NZ government agencies

Thu, 24th Nov 2022
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Adobe has announced it has been recognised as an approved supplier to registered New Zealand government agencies.