Australia & New Zealand stories - Page 15
AI investment rises as security teams battle skills shortages
Wed, 21st May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
Splunk's report reveals 71% of ANZ organisations boost AI investment amid staffing shortages to tackle security tool fragmentation and rising cyber threats.
ANZ firms boost AI investment to future-proof supply chains
Thu, 15th May 2025
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robots
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data analytics
Organisations in Australia and New Zealand are boosting investment in AI supply chain technologies to enhance resilience, productivity, and meet evolving customer demands.
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Thu, 15th May 2025
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data protection
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cloud security
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it automation
Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.
Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
Mon, 12th May 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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enterprise security
Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
Thu, 8th May 2025
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software development
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agentic ai
GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
Tue, 6th May 2025
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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it automation
Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
Fri, 2nd May 2025
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surveillance
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biometrics
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mfa
ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.
Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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cybersecurity
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government
Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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malware
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firewalls
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endpoint protection
OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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partner programmes
Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.
Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market
Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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storage
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data protection
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ai
Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.
Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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digital transformation
Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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data analytics
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ai
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sap
Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.
Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.
AI investment in ANZ increases fourfold by 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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genai
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ai
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cybersecurity
Lenovo's latest report forecasts a fourfold rise in AI investment in Australia and New Zealand by 2025, signalling a strong local commitment despite early-stage adoption.
Visa partners with major banks to launch VBIP in Australia
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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supply chain
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payment technologies
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westpac
Visa has partnered with ANZ, NAB, HSBC, and Westpac to launch Visa B2B Integrated Payments in Australia, streamlining business transactions for all companies.
CrowdStrike & Dicker Data partner to enhance ANZ security
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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advanced persistent threat protection
CrowdStrike has teamed up with Dicker Data to distribute its Falcon cybersecurity platform in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing regional security solutions.
ANZ cloud users pay highest fees as sustainability outranks cost
Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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storage
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data protection
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public cloud
Two-thirds of ANZ firms overspent on cloud storage in 2024 as sustainability gains priority, despite rising fees frustrating IT leaders and causing delays.