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New Zealand firm unveils eco-friendly OS for older computers
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As Windows 10 nears its end-of-life, Kauricone unveils Interface OS, designed to extend the life of millions of PCs and laptops, reducing environmental waste.
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Ransomware attacks surge 58% in July, breaking records
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
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russia
Ransomware attacks surged by 58% in July, with 60 incidents reported. Blackfog's data shows a record-breaking month, particularly hitting government, education, and healthcare sectors.
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Nicolas Schwarzpaul appointed new CEO of dataglobal Group
Wed, 17th Jul 2024
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digital transformation
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ecm
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martech
Nicolas Schwarzpaul will lead the dataglobal Group as CEO from 1 July 2024, succeeding Dr Christian Uhl. Schwarzpaul aims to elevate the company’s standing in the European digital workplace market.
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Josh Griggs appointed CEO of the Australian Computer Society
Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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telco
Josh Griggs has been named permanent CEO of the Australian Computer Society, effective 1 July, after six months as interim CEO, succeeding Chris Vein.
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Nvidia's Jensen Huang Unveils Next-Gen Rubin Platform at NTU Keynote
Sat, 8th Jun 2024
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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils the revolutionary Rubin platform at NTU, forecasting a new AI-driven industrial revolution amidst enthusiastic local support.
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Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director
Thu, 23rd May 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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fortinet
Fortinet appoints Gavin Lipman as new enterprise director in Australia, aiming to fortify its cybersecurity support with Lipman's 25 years of IT industry expertise.
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Celonis appoints Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Tue, 21st May 2024
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uc
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it industry
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nz
Celonis names Pascal Coubard as VP for Australia and New Zealand, enhancing leadership in the APAC region and driving growth in key markets.
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io.finnet launches io.vault, a solution for digital assets
Fri, 17th May 2024
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blockchain
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cryptocurrency
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it industry
Tech company io.finnet unveils io.vault, a pioneering self-custody solution for institutional digital asset management, already gaining traction with top industry players.
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Global IT service industry to reach $2 trillion by 2028
Mon, 13th May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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partner programmes
Global IT service industry expenditure is set to reach $2 trillion in five years, though several obstacles may hamper growth, according to a new Forrester report.
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Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintechs
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
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Kaseya 365 launch set to shake up IT management industry
Wed, 1st May 2024
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edr
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cybersecurity
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productivity
Kaseya launches its innovative subscription service Kaseya 365, set to significantly enhance the operation and profitability of managed service providers.
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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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martech
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ai
Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.
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Adrian Ng named Tecala's new Head of Professional Services
Thu, 28th Mar 2024
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devops
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it automation
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apm
Tecala Group, Australia's renowned technology service provider, appoints industry veteran Adrian Ng as Head of Professional Services, reinforcing its commitment to customer-focused service excellence.
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Object First partners with Pedab for superior Veeam data protection
Wed, 27th Mar 2024
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virtualisation
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data protection
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ransomware
Object First and Pedab come together to bolster data protection for Veeam users against cyber threats with a revolutionary out-of-the-box immutability backup storage system.
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V2 Digital bolsters team with high-profile appointments from Microsoft, Servian
Thu, 14th Mar 2024
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it industry
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cloud adoption
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microsoft
V2 Digital bolsters its leadership with two key appointments, former Microsoft Chief Architect Shane Baldacchino as Director of Cloud, and ex-Servian Director Steve Tzortzidis helming Data and AI.
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IWD 2024: Why I’m a passionate advocate for inclusion in the IT sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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it industry
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software engineering
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iwd
Laura Thomson, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Fastly, shares her experiences breaking down barriers to promote diversity and inclusion in the sector.
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IWD 2024: Breaking barriers with resilience and gratitude
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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careers
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iwd
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it industry
IWD 2024 illuminates the power of resilience and gratitude in overcoming life's challenges, as demonstrated by a woman who rose from adversity to establish her own successful business.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity is stronger with diversity
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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iwd
IWD 2024: Encouraging diversity in cybersecurity is crucial to tackle growing threats, skill shortage issues and to promote better business outcomes, say experts.
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IWD 2024: Fintech female leaders share insights on investing in women
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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fintechs
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ai
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iwd
For International Women's Day 2024, female leaders in fintech and AI discuss their experiences in the industry and stressed the importance of investing in women to foster change.
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IWD 2024: Cybersecurity leaders urge for gender diversity across the sector
Fri, 8th Mar 2024
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cybersecurity
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Ahead of International Women's Day, industry figures highlight the importance of gender parity and diversity in cybersecurity, promoting accessible career pathways and mentorship schemes.