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Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
6 days ago
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ecm
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martech
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economics
Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.
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Check Point Software appoints Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC president
6 days ago
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firewalls
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digital transformation
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network security
Check Point Software Technologies names Ruma Balasubramanian as APAC President. Based in Singapore, she will steer regional growth, leveraging her cloud and digital expertise.
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Intel & IBM partner to launch AI accelerators on IBM Cloud
Last week
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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intel
Intel and IBM will deploy Intel Gaudi 3 AI accelerators on IBM Cloud by early 2025, aiming to scale enterprise AI efficiently while ensuring security and resiliency.
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Hyperscaler cloud marketplaces to reach USD $85 billion by 2028
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virtualisation
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Sales of enterprise software via AWS, Microsoft, and Google Cloud marketplaces are set to soar to USD $85 billion by 2028, driven by cloud credits and simplified procurement.
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DigiCert announces lineup for World Quantum Readiness Day
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quantum computing
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software development
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ibm
DigiCert announces an illustrious speaker lineup and awards for the first World Quantum Readiness Day, a virtual event on 26 September to equip organisations for the quantum era.
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Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence
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edr
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data protection
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xdr
Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
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Average cost of an Australian data breach hits AUD $4.26 million
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ransomware
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private cloud
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endpoint protection
IBM's latest report reveals Australian data breach costs hit a record AUD $4.26 million in 2024, with phishing and stolen credentials as top attack vectors.
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Altia strengthens APAC presence with new senior appointments
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government
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hp
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ibm
Altia boosts its APAC team with Rob Cordy as Head of Sales and Brandan Lizotte as Senior Business Development Manager, aiming to expand in Australia and China.
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How integrating AI and ERP will transform manufacturing
Tue, 30th Jul 2024
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supply chain systems
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erp
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ai
Integrating AI with ERP systems is set to transform Australian manufacturing by enhancing efficiency, reducing costs, and driving long-term growth, potentially adding up to AUD $315 billion to the economy by 2028.
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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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firewalls
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breach prevention
Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.
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Cevo appoints Mark Badenach as new Sales Director
Mon, 29th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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partner programmes
Cevo appoints industry veteran Mark Badenach as Sales Director, aiming to bolster cloud services growth across Australia and deepen ties with AWS.
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Microsoft leads in Australia's booming IaaS market, surpassing Amazon
Wed, 24th Jul 2024
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saas
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paas
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public cloud
The Australian IaaS market surged by 20.76% in 2023 to reach AUD $3.3 billion, with Microsoft dethroning Amazon as the leading provider, Gartner reports.
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Intel unveils AI chatbot for Paris 2024 Olympic athletes
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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open source
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data privacy
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ai
Intel partners with the IOC to launch AthleteGPT, a GenAI chatbot on the Athlete365 platform, aiming to assist 11,000 athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics.
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IBM & JLL launch new ESG reporting solution for commercial real estate
Fri, 19th Jul 2024
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devops
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dei
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partner programmes
IBM and JLL launch global sustainability solution using Envizi technology to enhance ESG reporting and data management for commercial real estate.
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Nuix appoints Aidan Troy as UK Vice President of Sales
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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ai
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vodafone
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nuix
Nuix names Aidan Troy as VP of Sales for the UK, leveraging his 28 years in IT from key roles at Palantir and IBM to drive significant revenue growth.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
Tue, 16th Jul 2024
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siem
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ransomware
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with Andrew Gunnis
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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data quality
Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.
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IBM appoints Hans Dekkers as GM of Asia Pacific
Mon, 15th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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ai
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ibm
IBM has appointed Hans Dekkers as General Manager of IBM Asia Pacific, succeeding Paul Burton. Dekkers brings vast experience, aiming to boost growth in Hybrid Cloud and AI.
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Arcanum AI inks deal with AWS, expands into Australian market
Tue, 9th Jul 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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ai
Arcanum AI, a New Zealand AI firm, has inked a three-year deal with Amazon Web Services, joining tech heavyweights IBM and PwC, and expanding into Australia.
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Global cloud governance market to reach USD $3.87bn by 2034
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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hyperscale
The global cloud governance platform market is set to hit USD $3.87 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration, hybrid cloud adoption, and compliance needs.