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MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help
Network Infrastructure

MSPs are waiting – so why is it so hard to ask for help

Despite the known benefits of seeking aid from MSPs, many in IT remain reluctant due to fears of vulnerability, independence, loss of control, and rejection.

By Nabeel Mukhtar • 5 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand
Unified Communications

Brendan Maree joins ProHance to spur growth in Australia & New Zealand

ProHance hires experienced IT leader Brendan Maree as Vice President and Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand, marking a major stride in regional expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Sekuro launches Zero Trust Strategy service on AWS Marketplace
Data Protection

Sekuro launches Zero Trust Strategy service on AWS Marketplace

Sekuro has become the first to offer Zero Trust Strategy services on Amazon Web Services Marketplace, in collaboration with leading vendors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Exclusive: Unpacking the intricacies of digital security with DigiCert
DevOps

Exclusive: Unpacking the intricacies of digital security with DigiCert

Senior VP of DigiCert, Brian Trzupek, shares insight on the company's global digital security strategies, expansive offerings, and preparation for quantum threats.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
NEXTGEN partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical system security in Asia
Digital Transformation

NEXTGEN partners with Claroty to boost cyber-physical system security in Asia

NEXTGEN Group Asia joins forces with cybersecurity firm Claroty to bolster protection against sophisticated cyber threats to critical infrastructures in Singapore, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals
DevOps

Businesses caught underprepared for Active Directory outages, Cayosoft reveals

A recent report by Cayosoft shows a lack of preparedness for Active Directory outages, potentially costing companies millions per day and risking severe operational disruption.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Vonage & AWS partner to improve developer solutions & fraud protection
Hyperscale

Vonage & AWS partner to improve developer solutions & fraud protection

Vonage and Amazon Web Services join forces to expand developer solutions and advance fraud protection, with services including the Vonage Fraud Protection solution on AWS Marketplace.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024
Hyperscale

Trend Micro & AWS partner for largest cybersecurity roadshow in 2024

Trend Micro announced its 2024 Risk to Resilience World Tour, touted as the world's largest cybersecurity roadshow, backed by Amazon Web Services. The tour will leverage AI-enabled solutions for businesses in seven major Australasian cities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Object First's Ootbi marks first anniversary with rapid growth
Storage

Object First's Ootbi marks first anniversary with rapid growth

Celebrating its first successful year, Object First witnesses a 200% surge in bookings for its ransomware-proof backup storage appliance, Ootbi, expanding into the EMEA and LATAM markets.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
How Innovative Loyalty Programs Boost Customer Retention
Customer Experience

How Innovative Loyalty Programs Boost Customer Retention

Retail subscriptions have proven to be key in fostering enduring brand loyalty and customer retention, responding to changing consumer behaviours and economic shifts.

By Jonathan Reeve • 13 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector
Digital Transformation

Finastra & SYSTEX partner to boost Taiwan's banking sector

Finastra has inked a new partnership with Taiwan's SYSTEX to boost digital transformation and growth in Taiwan's banking sector, with SYSTEX to resell Finastra's Kondor and Risk solutions.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
'Dell & Nokia advance strategic partnership for 5G businesses'
Network Infrastructure

'Dell & Nokia advance strategic partnership for 5G businesses'

Dell Technologies and Nokia deepen strategic partnership to boost open network architectures in the telecom sector, using Dell's infrastructure solutions and Nokia's private 5G connectivity.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Hutly tech firm appoints industry veteran John Natsioulas as CTO
Risk & Compliance

Hutly tech firm appoints industry veteran John Natsioulas as CTO

In a bid to revolutionise property and payment transactions, Australian tech firm Hutly welcomes seasoned industry leader John Natsioulas as its new Chief Technology Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Pawsey Centre integrates NVIDIA tech for quantum computing
Semiconductors

Pawsey Centre integrates NVIDIA tech for quantum computing

Pawsey plans to use NVIDIA's CUDA Quantum platform and Grace Hopper Superchips to expedite its quantum computing initiatives and research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
VeUP appoints Cheryl Powell as new Head of HR amid ambitious growth
Customer Experience

VeUP appoints Cheryl Powell as new Head of HR amid ambitious growth

VeUP appoints Cheryl Powell as its new Head of HR to bolster the tech consultancy's leadership team amidst its creative growth, investing and rising industry acclaim.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2024
Mangopay & Mobile.de partnership to boost online car purchases
Customer Experience

Mangopay & Mobile.de partnership to boost online car purchases

Mangopay partners with Germany's largest car marketplace, Mobile.de, offering safer, user-friendly experiences amid soaring online car sales set to reach $722 billion by 2030.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024
Quorum Cyber joins Microsoft FastTrack to boost client cloud solutions
Data Protection

Quorum Cyber joins Microsoft FastTrack to boost client cloud solutions

Expanding its partnership with Microsoft, cybersecurity firm Quorum Cyber becomes a FastTrack-ready partner to expedite cloud solution deployment for its extensive client base.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2024