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New Relic names Michael Frendo CTO to drive AI observability

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New Relic names veteran engineering leader Michael Frendo CTO to steer its AI-strengthened intelligent observability platform strategy.
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AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
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Qualtrics names Jason Maynard CEO to drive AI growth

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Qualtrics appoints former Oracle executive Jason Maynard as CEO to spearhead AI-driven growth and a USD $6.75 billion Press Ganey deal.
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IT providers expect wage inflation to ease by 2026

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Wage inflation at IT solution providers is forecast to cool to historic norms by 2026, boosting margins despite stark regional differences.
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ThetaRay appoints Brad Levy as CEO to drive AI growth

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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AI compliance firm ThetaRay names ex-Symphony chief Brad Levy as CEO, tasking him with scaling its Cognitive AI platform globally.
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Fake Leonardo DiCaprio torrent spreads Agent Tesla trojan

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Fake torrents of Leonardo DiCaprio film One Battle After Another are spreading Agent Tesla malware that hijacks Windows PCs, experts warn.
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Bodd secures AUD $15 million to drive global 3D scanning growth

Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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Melbourne-based Bodd raises AUD $15 million to fuel global rollout of its 3D body scanning tech across defence, aviation and healthcare.
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R Systems & Cursor partner to lead AI-first software delivery

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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R Systems partners with Cursor to embed AI in software development, aiming to boost delivery speed by 30% and cut defect density by 25%.
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CISOs brace for rise in AI-driven cyber attacks & domain threats

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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Almost all CISOs foresee a rise in AI-driven cyber attacks and domain threats over the next three years, citing complex risks and low confidence in defences.
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

Tue, 13th May 2025
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WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.
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Trend Micro report: America tops global cyber risk index

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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Trend Micro's 2024 Cyber Risk Report highlights America as the top-risk nation, citing vulnerabilities in banking and critical infrastructure sectors.
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Half of firms yet to adopt AI for business, reveals Valcon's study

Wed, 22nd Nov 2023
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Over half of surveyed businesses haven't adopted AI in their operations, despite recognising its benefits, says Valcon.
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Exclusive: How Blackpearl continues to sail through the storm

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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In an exclusive interview with Nick Lissette, Chief Executive Officer of Blackpearl, we gained insights into the remarkable journey of Blackpearl.
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Elsight comms helps Airobotics win drone flying approval

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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Elsight's system helps US company Airobotics win US FAA approval to fly drones in urban areas in a step forward for the commercial drone industry.
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CenturyLink makes serious upgrade to its network connectivity options

Thu, 15th Sep 2016
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CenturyLink expands network connectivity options across its data center portfolio, offering 99 carriers and providers across 58 facilities worldwide.
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Netflix still keeping mum about ratings

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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Netflix maintains a code of silence around it's data, occasionally teasing the entertainment industry with snippets of information.
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Microsoft names new global Channel Chief

Mon, 2nd Sep 2013
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Company veteran replaces Jon Roskill, who served for three years as corporate vice president of the company's Worldwide Partner Group.
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Lenovo opens US manufacturing line

Mon, 10th Jun 2013
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Lenovo launches its first US PC manufacturing line in North Carolina, creating 115 new jobs and challenging the trend of overseas electronics production.
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Lenovo looking at BlackBerry takeover?

Wed, 13th Mar 2013
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Computer maker CEO says company may consider an acquisition of Canadian firm at some point in the future, causing shares to rally.
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Just put the mouse down and step away from the computer

Tue, 12th Mar 2013
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China seeks cyber peace with US, urging cooperation over conflict after hacking claims, despite US's skepticism.