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Synology's pushing into ANZ enterprise storage & backup market

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Synology is expanding its enterprise storage and backup solutions in Australia and New Zealand, addressing the growing data sovereignty concerns in these markets.
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Tech Mahindra partners with Nuix for AI-driven fraud solutions

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Tech Mahindra has formed a strategic partnership with Nuix to enhance cyber and fraud detection for global enterprises using AI-powered analytics.
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Databricks & Palantir partner to advance AI solutions

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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Databricks and Palantir have joined forces to enhance AI solutions by merging their platforms, promising a streamlined, secure, and cost-effective data architecture.
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Google to acquire Wiz in USD $32 billion cloud security deal

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Google has announced an all-cash acquisition of Wiz for USD $32 billion, aiming to enhance its cloud security and multicloud capabilities.
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Unit4 reports cloud success & unveils new services tier

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Unit4 has announced fresh leadership changes and a new service tier, signalling strong demand for its cloud migration services and SaaS ERP solutions.
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Infosys highlights AI's growing impact on global industries

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.
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Exclusive: CyberArk's Rahul Dubey discusses the future of identity security

Tue, 11th Mar 2025
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In an exclusive interview, CyberArk's Rahul Dubey reveals the company's bold vision for revolutionising identity security across global sectors.
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Nintex appoints Sarah Visbeek as new General Counsel

Wed, 5th Mar 2025
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Nintex has appointed Sarah Visbeek as its new General Counsel, bringing over ten years of legal expertise to enhance its global AI-driven automation strategy.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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DDoS attacks soar by 82% due to AI & IoT usage in 2024

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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A report by Zayo Group reveals an 82% surge in DDoS attacks from 2023 to 2024, escalating from 90,000 to 165,000 incidents due to AI and IoT advancements.
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DDoS attacks surge by 82% as IoT & AI fuel threats

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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DDoS attacks have surged by 82% in a year, with 165,000 incidents reported in 2024, driven largely by IoT devices and AI advancements.
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Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.
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The zero-sum game: Balancing data privacy and analytics

Tue, 18th Feb 2025
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Government agencies face a challenging dilemma as they attempt to harness AI innovation while safeguarding citizens' data privacy amid rising breach concerns in Australia.
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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.
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Ransomware attacks hit record high in December 2024

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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NCC Group's December 2024 threat report reveals a record 574 ransomware incidents, driven by new players like Funksec, signalling a turbulent cybersecurity landscape.
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BlackFog & Carahsoft partner for AI ransomware defence

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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BlackFog and Carahsoft have teamed up to deliver AI-driven ransomware protection to government agencies, enhancing cybersecurity for the public sector.
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Alex Nemeth appointed country manager for Qualtrics ANZ

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Alex Nemeth has been appointed Country Manager for Qualtrics in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost customer and employee experiences.
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Indosat & GoTo launch Sahabat-AI for Bahasa Indonesia

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and GoTo unveil Sahabat-AI, an open-source AI ecosystem for Bahasa Indonesia, promoting digital sovereignty and linguistic heritage.
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Trustwave & Cybereason announce cybersecurity merger

Wed, 13th Nov 2024
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Trustwave and Cybereason announce a merger to enhance cybersecurity solutions, with SoftBank as the majority investor, set to close in early 2025.
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AWS unveils generative AI partner alliance to expand reach

Wed, 6th Nov 2024
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Amazon Web Services has launched the Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance to enhance access to its Generative AI Innovation Centre for global customers.