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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
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Abnormal Security appoints new CFO ahead of public listing

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Abnormal Security has appointed Lisa Banks as Chief Financial Officer as it gears up for an initial public offering, aiming for over USD $1 billion in annual revenue.
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BlueVoyant appoints ex-NSA Chief Rob Joyce to its board

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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BlueVoyant has appointed cybersecurity veteran Rob Joyce as an independent director, bolstering its strategic vision amid growing demand for advanced cyber protection.
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Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Karl Triebes has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, bringing over 30 years of tech expertise to enhance product strategy and customer satisfaction.
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Entrust launches AI identity tool to tackle USD $112bn fraud

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Entrust has launched a new AI-based identity verification service to help businesses tackle rising online fraud, which cost US firms USD $112 billion in 2024.
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Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Konica Minolta has been lauded by Keypoint Intelligence with five awards, including the coveted 2025 A3 Line of the Year for its innovative multifunctional print devices.
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WTW appoints Mark Mamone to lead technology transformation

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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WTW has appointed Mark Mamone as Head of Technology Delivery and Strategy for its ICT business, aiming to enhance its SaaS capabilities in the insurance sector.
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Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Maurizio Garavello has been appointed Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Qlik, set to enhance AI-driven innovation and customer relations.
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DigiCert strengthens EMEA & APAC teams with new VPs

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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DigiCert has appointed Paul Holt and James Cook as EMEA and APAC Group Vice Presidents respectively, aiming to enhance digital trust services across both regions.
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Intelliworx hires Jeremy Mumford to boost UK expansion plan

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Intelliworx has appointed Jeremy Mumford as Chief Revenue Officer to spearhead its UK expansion and bolster data integrity offerings amid rising growth.
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Microblink reports strong 2024 growth in ID verification sector

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Microblink has reported robust growth in 2024, buoyed by rising demand for its identity verification solutions and expanded integration on Google Cloud.
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New Relic names Simon Lee as head of APJ operations

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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New Relic has appointed Simon Lee as Senior Vice President and Managing Director for Asia-Pacific and Japan, aiming to drive growth in observability solutions.
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Chris Wilson named new finance chief at Ecommpay

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Chris Wilson has been appointed Chief Financial Officer at payments platform Ecommpay, bringing a wealth of experience from the music and finance sectors.
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Tapestry utilises Adobe AI for digital twin design boost

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Tapestry is harnessing Adobe Firefly's AI to innovate product design, creating detailed digital twins that streamline marketing and consumer feedback processes.
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Vulnerabilities in industrial switches uncovered by Claroty

Mon, 20th Jan 2025
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Claroty has uncovered three significant vulnerabilities in Planet Technology's WGS-804HPT Industrial switches, risking remote code execution on compromised devices.
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Scammers exploit LA wildfires with QR code phishing

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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In the aftermath of the devastating Los Angeles wildfires, researchers have uncovered a rise in QR code phishing schemes targeting charitable donors amid the crisis.
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KnowBe4 study reveals critical role of security awareness

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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A new white paper from KnowBe4 reveals that effective security awareness training can reduce the risk of data breaches by over eight times for organisations.
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Rimini Street wins multiple prestigious industry awards

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Rimini Street has garnered multiple prestigious awards, including the Trust Radius 2025 Buyer's Choice, recognising its excellence in client service and support.
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Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.
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Illumio appoints Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Illumio has appointed Karl Van den Bergh as Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to enhance global marketing efforts for its breach containment solutions.
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Surveil appoints Peter Turpin as new Chief Executive Officer

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Peter Turpin has been appointed as the new CEO of Surveil, effective 6 January 2025, to lead the company's growth and cloud efficiency initiatives.