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Having started his career at Renaissance. Sean joined Apple in Melbourne for a number of years before working in the media space. This started with Review Publishing and later the tech publisher IDG Communications. In 2006 he was involved in the launch of The Channel magazine. As they say – the rest is history.

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PPRO confirms key appointments ahead of new growth era

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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commerce systems
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Digital payment leader PPRO appoints Eelco Dettingmeijer, ex-Nuvei exec, as CCO and Mariette Ferreira as CMO to guide the firm through an anticipated growth period.
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Sean Muirhead named Chief Product Officer at Logpoint

Wed, 7th Feb 2024
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network security
Cybersecurity veteran, Sean Muirhead, joins London-based powerbrand, Logpoint, as CPO, bringing his broad industry and product development expertise to strengthen Logpoint's product strategy and market initiatives.
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Qualys integrates its security solutions suite with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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cloud services
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oracle
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Qualys, a leader in cloud-based IT solutions, now fully integrates with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, offering a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity and compliance tools available on the Oracle Cloud Marketplace.
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Equinix Australia signs maiden Asia-Pacific renewable energy deal

Tue, 6th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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power / energy
Equinix Australia signs its first Power Purchase Agreement in Asia-Pacific, purchasing 151MW of renewable energy from TagEnergy's Golden Plains Wind Farm in Victoria due by 2029.
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Bitera data centre in Jakarta declares operational readiness

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Jakarta's high-tier data centre, Bitera, begins services following successful Level 5 commissioning tests, promising premium reliability, security, and eco-friendly practices.
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Revolutionising the Future of Loyalty: Insights from Industry Leaders

Mon, 5th Feb 2024
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data analytics
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cx
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Industry heavyweights shed light on the future of brand loyalty, stressing the importance of technological innovation, personalisation and ethical engagement.
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NETGEAR CEO Patrick Lo to retire, CJ Prober to succeed him

Sun, 4th Feb 2024
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uc
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netgear
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connectivity
NETGEAR's CEO of almost three decades, Patrick C.S. Lo, is set to retire, with successor Charles Prober taking over the helm from January 2024 while Lo continues as strategic advisor.
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Check Point launches Quantum Spark to boost cybersecurity for SMBs

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Check Point Software Technologies unveils Quantum Spark 1900 and 2000, new firewall series aimed at fortifying cybersecurity for SMBs, offering AI-driven threat prevention and scalable cloud management.
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Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Instagram fame bolsters influencer marketing potential

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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amazon
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instagram
Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.
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Qualys expands CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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casb
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risk & compliance
Qualys bolsters its CyberSecurity Asset Management with real-time identification of untrusted devices, providing complete internal attack surface coverage and reinforcing its status as an industry leader.
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Orbus Software's flagship platform skyrockets by 56% in 2023

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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saas
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
Orbus Software's flagship SaaS platform, OrbusInfinity, grew by a staggering 56% in 2023, bolstering profitability and debt refinancing one quarter ahead of schedule.
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Mandiant uncovers new findings on Ivanti zero-day exploits

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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edutech
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ivanti
Mandiant uncovers dramatically expanded threat activity exploiting Ivanti's security vulnerabilities with fresh malware variants and new mitigation-bypassing techniques emerging.
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Taylor Swift victim of AI-generated explicit images: a wake-up call

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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ai
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cloud services
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social media
AI-generated explicit images of pop star Taylor Swift cause uproar, marking a chilling illustration of the technology's misuse and intensifying ethical concerns over AI regulation.
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Claroty appoints Derek Phillips as new Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Cyber-physical system security firm, Claroty, appoints industry veteran, Derek Phillips, as Chief Revenue Officer amidst continued company growth surpassing $100 million in annual recurring revenue.
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Global remote access use set to rise by a third in 2024

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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cybersecurity
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sso
Expectations of remote access tech usage are set to rise by almost a third globally in 2024, reveals a new report, with a corresponding increase in security measures to tackle cyber threats.
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Gluware appoints Fanzilli, Farinacci & White to advisory board

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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digital transformation
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job moves
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Gluware, a leader in intelligent network automation, bolsters its advisory board with the appointment of industry titans Frank Fanzilli, Tony Farinacci, and Stephen White, cementing its aspiration to pioneer intelligent networks.
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Sysdig report reveals businesses favour speed over robust cloud security

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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cloud security
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application security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Sysdig's 2024 Cloud-Native Security report reveals businesses overwhelingly favour rapid application development over comprehensive security practices, with only 69% of firms integrating AI into cloud environments.
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HPE's Spaceborne Computer-2 heads to ISS with highest storage yet

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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spacetech
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ai
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hpe
Hewlett Packard Enterprise sends its enhanced Spaceborne Computer-2 to the International Space Station, augmenting AI and machine learning capabilities with unprecedented flash-based storage power.
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Gretchen Johnson joins Nexxen as new Chief People Officer

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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martech
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hcm
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partner programmes
Nexxen appoints former Siprocal executive Gretchen Johnson as Chief People Officer, emphasising talent development and company culture.
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CommScope reveals next-gen SYSTIMAX 2.0 connectivity portfolio

Thu, 1st Feb 2024
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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edge computing
CommScope unveils SYSTIMAX 2.0, the next generation of its building and data centre connectivity portfolio, offering advanced solutions in structured cabling to tackle evolving technological infrastructural demands.