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Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer
Network Infrastructure

Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer

Equinix taps seasoned data centre finance leader Olivier Leonetti as CFO from March, ahead of veteran Keith Taylor's planned 2026 retirement.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief
Manufacturing

Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
WitFoo shifts global cyber defence base to New Zealand
Security Information and Event Management

WitFoo shifts global cyber defence base to New Zealand

US cyber security firm WitFoo shifts its global base to New Zealand, making the country the launch pad for its “Cyber Grid” defence model.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks
Unified Communications

Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026
Johnson Controls launches Metasys 15.0 for large-scale smart buildings
Hyperscale

Johnson Controls launches Metasys 15.0 for large-scale smart buildings

Johnson Controls launches Metasys 15.0, a scalable, browser-based platform for managing smart buildings with up to 1,000 IP devices per server.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering
Power / Energy

CoLab secures USD $72 million for AI tools to transform engineering

CoLab raises USD $72 million to advance AI tools that speed design reviews and capture expert knowledge, boosting collaboration in engineering teams globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift
Hybrid Cloud

Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift

Johnson Controls has modernised its C•CURE Cloud solution by adopting Red Hat OpenShift on AWS to enhance scalability, security, and hybrid cloud capabilities.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
UiPath unveils integration to orchestrate Microsoft Copilot agents
Software-as-a-Service

UiPath unveils integration to orchestrate Microsoft Copilot agents

UiPath now enables developers to orchestrate Microsoft Copilot Studio agents alongside UiPath and third-party agents via its Maestro platform for enhanced enterprise automation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO
Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO

Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer, starting 12 March 2025, succeeding George R. Oliver who becomes Non-Executive Chairman.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design
Generative AI

CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design

CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Wasabi & Johnson Controls launch cloud storage for surveillance
Storage

Wasabi & Johnson Controls launch cloud storage for surveillance

Wasabi partners with Johnson Controls to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage integrated with exacqVision VMS for video surveillance data.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Sep 2024
Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack
Ransomware

Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack

Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024

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Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine
Power / Energy

Johnson Controls delivers 30% energy savings at Thamrin Nine

Johnson Controls' advanced building technology cuts energy use by 30% at Jakarta's Thamrin Nine, earning BCA Green Mark Platinum certification.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Johnson Controls launches scalable liquid cooling for data centres
Hyperscale

Johnson Controls launches scalable liquid cooling for data centres

Johnson Controls unveils scalable liquid cooling platform to boost energy efficiency and meet rising data centre demands in Asia Pacific's urban hubs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher
ADT

Matt Butts named Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher

Matt Butts, with 25 years in security, is appointed Executive Vice President Americas at Gallagher Security to lead growth across North, Central and South America.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Sep 2025
South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts
Johnson Controls

South Maroubra beach trials smartphone siren for faster alerts

South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club trials Gallagher Security's smartphone siren system to speed up alerts on shark sightings and dangerous surf conditions.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy
Security Operations Centres

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns to lead SMB strategy

Gallagher Security appoints Jake Kearns as National SMB and Perimeter Manager in Australia to lead growth and support for simplified security solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jul 2025