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Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks
Data Protection

Proofpoint expands APJ data security amid AI risks

Businesses in APJ face tighter local hosting rules as AI adoption drives new data loss and compliance pressures.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 4 days ago
Devart marks 29 years with 20% discount on products
Digital Transformation

Devart marks 29 years with 20% discount on products

The offer spans more than 140 tools as Devart broadens its push into AI-enabled database software for technical teams.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Azul appoints Kenny Johnston as Chief Product Officer
Private Cloud

Azul appoints Kenny Johnston as Chief Product Officer

AI workloads are intensifying pressure on enterprise Java systems, making Azul's product hire central to its push on security, performance and cost control.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Devart wins five honours in 2026 DBTA Reader awards
Data Protection

Devart wins five honours in 2026 DBTA Reader awards

Readers of Database Trends and Applications ranked Devart across five database categories, including a Gold for dbForge SQL Complete.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Conga promotes Ian Wathen to Chief Financial Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Conga promotes Ian Wathen to Chief Financial Officer

An insider takes charge of Conga's finances as the software group pushes deeper into revenue lifecycle management and investor scrutiny.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security programme as partner

Businesses can now tie email and collaboration defences into Google Cloud, as Proofpoint gains formal backing for tighter security integration.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Proofpoint joins Google security partner programme
Data Protection

Proofpoint joins Google security partner programme

The tie-up should help large organisations cut security complexity as they juggle email, cloud and AI threats across mixed environments.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month
Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors
Firewalls

Proofpoint launches OEM programme for security vendors

Partners can now embed threat intelligence and exploit detection into their tools, as Proofpoint formalises years of OEM deals into a single programme.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports
Data Protection

Netskope named leader in Gartner SASE & SSE reports

The dual rankings could help Netskope win larger platform deals as enterprises look to consolidate security and networking around AI and sovereignty demands.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Last month
Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Corsearch names Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer

Growing online fraud and counterfeits are pushing brand protection into the boardroom as Corsearch appoints Todd Morris as Chief Executive Officer.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Proofpoint names David Morrow Channel Chief for UK
Data Protection

Proofpoint names David Morrow Channel Chief for UK

The hire comes as Proofpoint seeks to deepen partner sales in the UK, Ireland and South Africa amid rising cyber threats and AI adoption.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jul 2026
Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice
Digital Transformation

Tredence launches Forward Deployed Engineering practice

It aims to help large companies turn AI pilots into operational tools, as demand grows for measurable returns from enterprise projects.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jul 2026
Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise
Network Security

Astelia launches agentic AI to cut vulnerability noise

Security teams could cut alert overload as the platform now automates reachability checks and remediation, while keeping human approval in place.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Jul 2026
Redgate launches Flyway MCP Server for AI code control
DevOps

Redgate launches Flyway MCP Server for AI code control

Governance checks for AI-written code are moving closer to production databases as Redgate adds an MCP Server to Flyway Enterprise.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jul 2026
Liquibase names Phil Robinson to lead global channels
DevOps

Liquibase names Phil Robinson to lead global channels

As AI speeds up software delivery, enterprises are under pressure to tighten database governance, and Liquibase is widening its partner push.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jul 2026
Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research
Digital Transformation

Blue J launches academic access programme for tax research

Eligible tax students and faculty in the US, Canada and the UK can now use Blue J's AI platform free, as firms demand stronger digital skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jul 2026

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Wiz names Accenture top partner in Australian awards
Digital Transformation

Wiz names Accenture top partner in Australian awards

Accenture's double win underlines Wiz's push to deepen its Australian channel as customers seek help securing cloud and AI projects.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month