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Sophos appoints Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer
4 days ago
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ransomware
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firewalls
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network security
Sophos names Teresa Anania as new Chief Customer Officer to advance customer and partner success initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity solutions and services.
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Victorian OPP launches Amicus system to boost efficiency
5 days ago
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rpa
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digital transformation
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public sector
Victoria's Office of Public Prosecutions has launched 'Amicus', a new AI-driven system on Appian to streamline prosecutorial processes.
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Fusion5 to acquire IntegrationWorks, aims to broaden market reach
Last week
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fusion5
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public sector
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nz
Acquiring IntegrationWorks will add 80 integration consultants to Fusion5's team and expand its reach across Australia and the UK.
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Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Last week
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cybersecurity
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australian government
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public sector
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
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King's Speech on AI & cybersecurity sparks mixed reactions
Last week
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ai security
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ai
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cybersecurity
The King's Speech has sparked debate on cybersecurity and AI, with industry leaders urging a stronger focus on healthcare security and AI regulations.
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Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director
Last week
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collaboration
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connectivity
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cloud services
Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.
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OPSWAT opens new Tokyo office & CIP lab to boost security
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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sales
OPSWAT has unveiled a new office and CIP lab in Tokyo, enhancing its efforts to secure Japan's critical infrastructure against rising cyber threats. The expansion aims to deepen partnerships and boost regional operations.
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NCS unveils AI & digital resilience solutions with key partners
Last week
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
NCS unveils AI and digital resilience solutions at its Impact forum, partnering with AWS and Dell to boost AI adoption across APAC, emphasising cybersecurity and data governance.
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Greater Shepparton to adopt Schneider Electric's service model
This month
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power / energy
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cleantech
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public sector
Greater Shepparton City Council partners with Schneider Electric to transition from CAPEX to a managed service model, ensuring cost-efficient and continuous power supply.
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Labour landslide win prompts urgent digital transformation push
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digital transformation
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martech
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cdp
The Labour Party's landslide victory heralds a seismic shift in UK politics, with significant implications for the tech industry and digital transformation.
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Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech for digital boost
This month
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digital transformation
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public sector
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servicenow
Insight Enterprises acquires New World Tech, aiming to boost digital transformation expertise in public and private sectors with strategic consulting and cutting-edge solutions.
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Cyber threat concerns heightened following Linux vulnerability
This month
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
A critical vulnerability has been discovered in OpenSSH affecting almost all Linux systems, further accentuating the rise of security vulnerabilities for every industry.
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Google Cloud & Gulf Edge join forces for Thai cloud service
This month
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digital transformation
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encryption
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ai
Google Cloud and Gulf Edge join forces to deliver Thailand's first sovereign cloud, aligning with local data security laws, boosting regional digital innovation.
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Why automation will underpin a Future Made in Australia
This month
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robots
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quantum computing
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ai
Automation is set to be the backbone of Australia's Future Made in Australia policy, promising efficiency gains and boosting innovation across multiple industries and the public sector for a net-zero future.
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Datacom returns to profit, unveils strategic transformation plan
Last month
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risk & compliance
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ai
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digitisation
Datacom rebounds to NZD $41 million pre-tax profit, unveiling a strategic transformation plan to bolster future growth and AI adoption across its operations.
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Greater Manchester councils select inploi to boost job platform
Last month
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ai
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gen z
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public sector
Consortium of 13 councils selects talent tech firm inploi for a four-year, six-figure contract to enhance the greater.jobs platform amidst UK's labour shortage.
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BlackBerry thwarts 3.1 million cyberattacks in early 2024 report
Last month
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smartphones
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malware
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ransomware
BlackBerry's Q1 2024 report reveals unprecedented cyber threats, detecting 3.1 million attacks and a 40% rise in new malware, spotlighting surging global cybersecurity tensions.
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UiPath launches Automation Cloud on Microsoft Azure in UK
Last month
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saas
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
UiPath's Automation Cloud is now available on Microsoft Azure in the UK, enabling secure AI automation while complying with local data residency laws.
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Indosat & Google Cloud expand AI collaboration in Indonesia
Last month
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hcm
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power / energy
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ai agents
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Google Cloud are deepening their partnership to transform Indosat into an AI-driven tech enterprise, enhancing service for over 100 million customers.
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NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Last month
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data science
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ai
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cleantech
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as AI Lead, enhancing its AI capabilities and driving innovation-led growth across the Asia-Pacific region.