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Acronis appoints Kelly Johnson as General Manager for Australia, NZ
Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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data protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Acronis boosts its cybersecurity operations in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of Kelly Johnson, a veteran IT expert, as the new general manager.
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Positive outlook for tech sector predicted in CompTIA's IT Industry Outlook 2024
Fri, 15th Dec 2023
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai
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comptia
Positive predictions for 2024's tech sector, spanning various branches, are revealed in CompTIA's latest report.
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CompTIA forms ASEAN Community Executive Council to boost tech industry growth
Mon, 27th Nov 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
CompTIA forms ASEAN Community Executive Council, aiming to foster growth within the region's tech industry for the benefit of businesses and the region as a whole.
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CompTIA finds cybersecurity balancing act getting harder
Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
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breach prevention
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
New research from CompTIA reveals slow progress in cybersecurity, as competing interests create challenges for decision makers and practitioners.
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CompTIA Spotlight Awards Announced, Celebrating Excellence in Technology Industry
Tue, 8th Aug 2023
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partner programmes
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awards
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comptia
CompTIA Spotlight Awards honouring tech excellence; categories include leadership, innovation, and diversity. Apply by Aug 18.
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CompTIA event to discuss how generative AI will affect MSPs
Tue, 9th May 2023
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ai
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partner programmes
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comptia
The ANZ Computer Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is hosting its latest industry networking event series to discuss the impact of ChatGPT on MSPs.
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Enterprises yet to fully commit to cybersecurity - CompTIA
Wed, 28th Sep 2022
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saas
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
Fortifying cybersecurity defences is an ongoing challenge for many organizations, according to new research from CompTIA.
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Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings
Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
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it training
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application security
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devsecops
Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.
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Organisations falling behind on security preparedness, mindset shift required
Wed, 29th Sep 2021
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malware
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cybersecurity
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comptia
New report from CompTIA highlights the need for new thinking in cybersecurity policies and processes to meet evolving threats.
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ANZ IT channel ‘cautiously optimistic', according to new study
Tue, 17th Aug 2021
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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comptia
The channel’s optimism is bolstered to some degree by forecasts for global IT spending of more than $5 trillion this year, according to CompTIA.
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CompTIA responds to ransomware attack by forming Rapid Response Team and releasing resources
Wed, 7th Jul 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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it automation
CompTIA responds to the recent large scale ransomeware attack by forming a Rapid Response Team and making CompTIA ISAO resources publicly available.
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Help desk responsibilities increase with advances in AI, cybersecurity, remote working, and cloud computing
Fri, 18th Jun 2021
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uc
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martech
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ai
CompTIA finds help desk responsibilities are broadening as AI, cybersecurity, remote working, and cloud computing becoming more prevalent.
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New artificial intelligence guide launched to help business decision making
Fri, 11th Jun 2021
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ai
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comptia
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ml
CompTIA has launched a new AI guide to support businesses in their decision-making process, covering over two dozen key considerations in implementing AI.
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CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council, led by 16 security execs
Mon, 18th Jan 2021
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cybersecurity
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council
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comptia
CompTIA forms Cybersecurity Advisory Council with industry experts to tackle major cybersecurity challenges and threats in 2021 and beyond.
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New CompTIA cybersecurity skills certification available worldwide
Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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e-learning
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Private sector business and defense organisations alike rely on CompTIA Security+ to build cybersecurity skills among their frontline cyber defenders.
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Free ICT training made available to ANZ citizens
Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
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edutech
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comptia
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digital education
CompTIA is offering free online training in information communications technology to people in Australia and New Zealand.
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CompTIA reveals top cybersecurity trends following COVID-19
Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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comptia
Overall, the events that have taken place the previous few months have thrown businesses plans into hyper speed, including for cybersecurity.
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Tech partnerships becoming more equal - report
Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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partner programmes
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comptia
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partners
Partnerships between technology companies and their partners are becoming more equal, says research from CompTIA.
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CompTIA's new threat intelligence resource officially launches
Tue, 11th Aug 2020
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comptia
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threat intelligence
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solar power
CompTIA launches ISAO to help tech solution providers and MSPs access critical cybersecurity threat intelligence.
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Business climate stabilising for tech companies following COVID-19 crisis - report
Tue, 30th Jun 2020
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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comptia
The survey shows technology companies are continuing to see customer interest in cybersecurity, cloud computing and other areas.