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CrowdStrike brings 'observability to everyone' with Humio release

Tue, 19th Oct 2021
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CrowdStrike has launched Humio Community Edition, allowing users to access its streaming observability capabilities for free.
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rhipe's acquisition deal with Crayon now legally effective

Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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As part of the deal, Crayon will acquire all of the shares in rhipe upon implementation of the Scheme — expected to be 3 November.
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Business leaders struggle with decision to keep or ditch early cloud investments

Fri, 15th Oct 2021
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cloud services
Business leaders are grappling with the decision to keep or abandon their early cloud investments, according to a report by CloudBolt Software.
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Automation the secret to hyper growth

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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customer success
ActiveCampaign's growth is driven by helping companies create personalized experiences at scale using automation.
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Versa Networks appoints its first CFO

Thu, 7th Oct 2021
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Versa Networks has appointed Lalit Kumar as its first CFO. Kumar will be responsible for developing the company's financial infrastructure and processes.
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Ivanti announces new CEO and board members

Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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job moves
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partners
Jeff Abbott has been appointed as chief executive officer after serving as Ivanti's president since January 2020.
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Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio

Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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zero trust security
Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Guardicore for around $600m, adding micro-segmentation capabilities to its zero trust security portfolio.
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NTT strengthens strategic alliance with Microsoft

Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, helping bring carrier-grade telephony and support to 39 countries. .
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Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO

Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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cybersafety
Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.
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Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.
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Snobal launches VR collaboration app for remote working and studying

Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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education, learning & training
Snobal launches Sphere, its VR collaboration app for remote and hybrid working, allowing users to meet, discuss and present in VR.
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Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition

Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.
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IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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healthtech
IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
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New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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email security
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SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
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Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme

Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
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Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities

Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
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NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge

Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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The companies' boards believe the merger has 'compelling strategic and financial rationale', and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.
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SAS plans to launch IPO by 2024 following 45 years of profitability

Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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planning
According to SAS, it has now achieved the three key criteria required for IPO readiness: financial strength, brand equity, and market leadership.
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Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time

Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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olympic games
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broadcasting
Alibaba's cloud solutions will support service delivery for Rights-Holding Broadcasters for the first time during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
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Epsilon adds Aruba SD-WAN edge platform to portfolio

Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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By partnering with Aruba, Epsilon combines the EdgeConnect platform with Epsilon's global network fabric to deliver a unified SD-WAN solution for enterprises.