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NetRise adds key executives as it eyes global market growth
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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NetRise appoints Rick Beattie, Gary Schwartz, and Robbie Robbins to boost global sales and marketing in software supply chain security amid USD $10m funding.
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Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.
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Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.
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Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio’s board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
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Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.
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Check Point named leader in GigaOm’s AI-powered firewall report
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm’s Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
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DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
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Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
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Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
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Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
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AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
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Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.
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Hitachi Vantara launches VSP One with three key guarantees
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Hitachi Vantara has launched new guarantees for its VSP One platform to boost enterprise storage with assured performance, cyber resilience, and up to 40% lower carbon footprint.
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MezFi welcomes James Hardy to advisory board ahead of fund
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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MezFi appoints banking expert James Hardy to its advisory board as it nears the close of Fund 1, aimed at democratising mezzanine finance access.
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Verkada appoints new regional VPs for ANZ & ASEAN
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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Verkada has announced the appointment of Steve Bray as Regional Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, alongside Blake Day as Head of ASEAN, to bolster growth.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
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Jenny Decker joins Tempo as new Chief Financial Officer
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Tempo appoints Jenny Decker as new CFO, leveraging her 15+ years in SaaS to steer global finance and operations from San Francisco.
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Ardoq names Brian Zeman Chief Revenue Officer for growth
Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Ardoq appoints Brian Zeman as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth, focusing on expansion in the Americas and enhancing enterprise architecture solutions.