Asia Pacific stories - Page 4
OpSys appoints Shanna Daly as first Chief Security Officer
Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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OpSys Australia has appointed Shanna Daly as its first Chief Information Security Officer to enhance cybersecurity operations and services.
Gallagher wins big at Australian security awards event
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network security
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soc
Gallagher Security clinched two prestigious awards at the Australian Security Industry Awards, recognising its innovative AR Training and C7000 product.
Transmit Security leads in account takeover prevention
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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digital transformation
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genai
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ai
Transmit Security has been named a leader in account takeover fraud prevention, as the market for these solutions is set to grow significantly by 2028.
Progress boosts Flowmon with IP address indexing update
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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network infrastructure
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Progress has announced a major update to its Flowmon platform, integrating IP Address Indexing for up to tenfold faster network activity searches.
Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner for APAC expansion
Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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saas
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fintech
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blockchain
Nick Hoar joins Volution as Senior Partner, bringing over 30 years of asset management experience to bolster the firm's global expansion efforts.
Nuix appoints Roland Slee to boost AI platform growth
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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nuix
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bravura solutions
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job moves
Nuix has named Roland Slee as Vice President of Customer Strategy and Innovation to enhance its AI platform, Nuix Neo, and boost growth.
Alkira to launch new zero trust network access service in 2024
Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Alkira has announced its upcoming Zero Trust Network Access service, launching in Q4 2024, promising enhanced security and seamless connectivity for enterprises.
APAC firms to boost AI investment by over 20% in 2024
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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genai
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government
Research suggests nearly half of Asia Pacific firms plan to boost AI investments by over 20% in the next year, despite a skills gap hindering progress.
Asia Pacific sees AI investment surge to USD $45 billion in 2024
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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genai
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customer service
New research reveals 43% of organisations in the Asia Pacific plan to boost AI investments by over 20% next year, highlighting a strategic divide.
Observability cuts outage costs for ANZ businesses in 2024
Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
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aiops
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cloud services
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downtime
A new report reveals ANZ businesses face outage costs of USD $2.2 million per hour, highlighting the critical need for full-stack observability in 2024.
Infosys report shows rising cloud spending in telecoms
Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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robots
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uc
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iot
A report by Infosys reveals that telecom firms are set to increase cloud spending, with 77% of executives deeming migration efforts highly effective.
Genesys appoints Albert Nel as APAC sales leader
Fri, 18th Oct 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Genesys has appointed Albert Nel as Senior Vice President for APAC, bringing over 20 years of tech experience to spearhead sales strategies in the region.
Symbio launches AI-based Scam Shield to tackle scam calls
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Symbio Holdings has launched Scam Shield, an AI system designed to enhance scam detection in voice and messaging services, starting in Australia.
GoCardless appoints new MD for international expansion
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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fintech
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martech
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cdp
Alexandra Chiaramonti has been appointed Managing Director of GoCardless's international operations to drive global growth, particularly in APAC regions.
WatchGuard reveals Q2 2024 cyber threat trends report
Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
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phishing
WatchGuard Technologies' latest Internet Security Report reveals that seven of the top ten malware threats in Q2 2024 were new.
WatchGuard reveals new malware trends in Q2 2024 report
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
WatchGuard's Q2 2024 Internet Security Report reveals new malware threats dominating the landscape, with 74% targeting Chromium-based browsers.
How observability helps telcos deliver next-gen user experiences
Wed, 16th Oct 2024
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uc
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digital transformation
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genai
As telcos strive to meet evolving consumer demands, the rise of observability tools is crucial for enhancing digital customer experiences in the 5G era.
Proofpoint achieves IRAP certification for email security
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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email security
Proofpoint has achieved IRAP certification for its email protection services, ensuring compliance with Australian government security standards amid rising cyber threats.
Smartsheet names Helen Masters as APJ Managing Director
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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devops
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digital transformation
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rpa
Smartsheet has appointed Helen Masters as Managing Director of APJ to drive growth in the Asia Pacific, leveraging her 25 years of software experience.
Cybersecurity tops risks for TMT sectors in 2024 report
Tue, 15th Oct 2024
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dei
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risk & compliance
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genai
A new WTW report reveals that 51% of media and telecoms firms cite cybersecurity as a top concern, amid rising AI-related threats and regulatory pressures.