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Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
Former TechDay team member.

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Exclusive: Claroty's cybersecurity evolution in ANZ digital shift

Fri, 9th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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physical security
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supply chain
Claroty's ANZ Regional Director, Leon Poggioli, details the firm's pioneering role in the defence of cyber-physical systems amid accelerating digitalisation in ANZ.
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Fortinet's Q4 financial results show promising growth for 2023

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity giant Fortinet reports encouraging Q4 2023 results with a 10.3% revenue boost to $1.42bn and a yearly income increase of 20% to $5.30bn.
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Entrust moves towards acquisition of London firm Onfido

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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data privacy
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ai
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cloud services
Minneapolis-based Entrust is in exclusive talks to acquire London's AI-powered identity verification tech leader, Onfido.
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Sparx Solutions earns elite Juniper AI-Driven Enterprise recognition

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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data science
Australian firm Sparx Solutions bolsters its international standing with Juniper AI-Driven Enterprise solutions provider-level accreditation.
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Equinix signs first Asian Pacific renewable energy deal with TagEnergy

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Equinix signs its first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region with TagEnergy, marking a crucial step in expanding renewable energy.
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'Medigate by Claroty' clinches Best in KLAS award for fourth year

Thu, 8th Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
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customer service
Claroty's 'Medigate' bags the Best in KLAS award for Healthcare IoT Security for a remarkable fourth year, enhancing cyber-resilience in healthcare units.
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Amazon overtakes eBay as Australia's top marketplace

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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e-commerce
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google
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amazon
Amazon supersedes eBay as Australia's top marketplace, with 94% of Australians planning to continue online shopping in 2024.
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Darktrace says Cyber threats shifting towards as-a-service tools

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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phishing
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cybersecurity firm Darktrace reports a major shift in cybercrime, with increasing reliance on 'as-a-service' tools like Malware-as-a-Service and Ransomware-as-a-Service,.
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Akamai's 'Content Protector' safeguards against web scraping

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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martech
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application security
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commerce systems
Akamai Technologies' new software 'Content Protector', launched in Sydney, promises enhanced protection for businesses against sophisticated content scraping attacks.
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Dynatrace launches OpenPipeline for enhanced data management

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
Dynatrace introduces OpenPipeline, a new core technology that allows customers to manage petabyte-scale data inflow securely and cost-efficiently.
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Check Point Infinity platform excels in Miercom's security benchmark tests

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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malware
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ransomware
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ai
Check Point Infinity Platform outshines rivals in Miercom's NGFW Security Benchmark 2024 report, registering an exceptional 99.8% block rate for Zero+1 day Malware.
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Check Point Software launches cybersecurity Partner Program

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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email security
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cybersecurity
Check Point Software has launched a novel Partner Program to bolster cybersecurity capabilities and foster growth in light of escalating global cyber threats.
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SmartSat funds $2.3m project for Australian in-orbit satellite servicing

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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spacetech
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supply chain
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university of sydney
Australia's space research centre, SmartSat, kicks off a cutting-edge $2.3m project to advance robotic satellite technologies for in-orbit repairs and upkeep.
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Rapid7 launches Managed Digital Risk Protection service

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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dr
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Rapid7, renowned for risk and threat detection, introduces Managed Digital Risk Protection service to proactively neutralise cyber threats.
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Wolters Kluwer webinar to shed light on BEPS Pillar Two

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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risk & compliance
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webinar
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data management
Wolters Kluwer is hosting a webinar to enhance understanding of BEPS Pillar Two, to help solve compliance challenges for multinational firms.
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Australian start-up to revolutionise life for the visually impaired

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Sydney-based startup, ARIA Research, to redefine independence for the visually impaired with their bionic sunglasses that translate the physical world into sound.
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Australian firms urged to boost defences ahead of Safer Internet Day

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Ahead of Safer Internet Day, businesses in Australia are urged to fortify their cyber defences as reports reveal record levels of cyber threats, scams and data breaches in 2022.
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Safer Internet Day: CTO underlines risk to young web users

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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firewalls
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
On Safer Internet Day, WatchGuard's CTO Corey Nachreiner calls for enhanced online safety awareness, emphasising the threat of AI privacy concerns.
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Dynatrace partners with Lloyds to assess IT's carbon footprint

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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power / energy
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clean technologies
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sustainability
Dynatrace collaborates with Lloyds Banking Group to optimise the carbon impact of Lloyds' IT ecosystem, targeting sustainability goals through innovative app development.
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Dynatrace unveils AI-powered data observability for business analytics

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Dynatrace is integrating AI-driven data observability capabilities into its analytics and automation platform, enhancing business analytics.