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CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.
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Acronis appoints security veteran as chairman of the board

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Bonvanie is the executive vice president of strategic accounts at Palo Alto Networks and has been a member of the Acronis Board of Directors since 2014.
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37% of mobile operators to deploy 5G standalone by 2022

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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The survey reveals a gradual move away from non-standalone (NSA) deployments, which introduces 5G networks, but are aided by existing 4G networks.
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NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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The company announced yesterday the appointment of Lynne Jeffery, who will head the company's New Zealand operaiton.
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Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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Mellanox says the Ethernet switch is optimised for cloud, Ethernet storage fabric and AI applications through its support from Spectrum-3.
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Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.
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Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.
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New chief executive named for Australian HR Institute

Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Sarah McCann-Bartlett named Australian HR Institute CEO, following an extensive global search, bringing vast experience from her tenure at BCSA in London.
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Talend hires its first global CISO, Anne Hardy

Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Anne Hardy joins Talend as its first global CISO, tasked with fortifying security as the data integration company aims for USD $1 billion in revenue.
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VMware eyes AI-based network analytics through Nyansa buyout

Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
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The addition of Nyansa's capabilities in artificial intelligence and machine learning will complement VMware's existing network and security portfolio.
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8x8 names three new global execs

Mon, 20th Jan 2020
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8x8 has appointed Marge Breya as EVP and CMO, Samuel Wilson as chief customer officer and EMEA MD, and Homero Salinas as global VP and commercial sales head.
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Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
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Acronis makes strategic acquisition to strengthen security portfolio

Wed, 11th Dec 2019
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Acronis will integrate 5nine's technology into the Acronis Cyber Platform, making new services available through the Acronis Cyber Cloud Solutions portal.
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Gartner names SAI Global as IT Vendor Risk Management leader

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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SAI Global feels the Gartner report confirms a competitive market with demand growing for cloud-first software solutions.
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UST Global expands presence with new Singapore office

Fri, 29th Nov 2019
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The new center will enable the company to expand its base in Asia and get closer to its growing pool of institutional investors.
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Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate

Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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AppGate brings together a set of differentiated cloud- and hybrid-ready security and analytics products and services.
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Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.
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Fortinet buys out enSilo to bolster endpoint security portfolio

Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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endpoint protection
Fortinet has acquired a US-based endpoint security company enSilo as the company continues to flesh out its global security solutions.
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Viva Energy appoints chief people and technology officer

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Amanda Fleming joins Viva Energy as Chief People & Tech Officer, set to spearhead innovation and talent strategy.
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Trend Micro acquires Cloud Conformity to expand capabilities

Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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Trend Micro has acquired Cloud Conformity to bolster its cloud security services, aiming to fix cloud infrastructure misconfigurations and ensure compliance.