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Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
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Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.
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Netpoleon to distribute SailPoint identity security in ANZ
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Netpoleon has been named the official value-added distributor for SailPoint's identity security solutions across Australia and New Zealand, enhancing local cybersecurity efforts.
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Exclusive: GitHub's Sharryn Napier on Agentic AI reshaping developer productivity
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GitHub's Sharryn Napier highlights how agentic AI is transforming developers into orchestrators, boosting productivity and happiness globally.
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Barracuda appoints Dan McLean to drive ANZ channel growth
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Barracuda Networks appoints Dan McLean as ANZ Country Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen partner relations in cybersecurity market.
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ANZ to launch password-less web banking with enhanced security
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ANZ will launch password-less web banking on ANZ Plus in mid-2025, enhancing security with passkeys and biometric authentication methods.
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Exclusive: Workforce skills gap hits critical point in ANZ
Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australia and New Zealand face a critical skills shortage as demand for managerial and professional roles surges, experts warn. Upskilling is urgent.
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OPSWAT partners with Sektor Cyber to boost ANZ presence
Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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OPSWAT has named Sektor Cyber as its new distributor in Australia and New Zealand to boost cybersecurity solutions amid rising regulatory demands.
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AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
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ANZ firms prioritise AI but face talent & data issues
Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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Australian and New Zealand organisations are surpassing global counterparts in generative AI investments, yet face rising staffing costs and data challenges.
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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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Legrand acquires CRS to boost ANZ data centre presence
Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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Legrand has acquired Computer Room Solutions for AUD $50 million, enhancing its data centre offerings and solidifying its presence in the ANZ market.
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Datadog to open first Australian data centre by mid-2025
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Datadog plans its first data centre in Australia by mid-2025, responding to local privacy demands and expanding services to over 1,000 clients.
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Databricks expands ANZ presence, boosting AI capabilities
Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
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Databricks is expanding its footprint in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost AI capabilities and workforce to over 200 by year-end amid rising demand.
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Exclusive: AI adoption accelerates as Lenovo unveils new insights for CIOs
Mon, 24th Mar 2025
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Lenovo's latest CIO Playbook highlights a shift in AI adoption towards practical investments, with spending in Asia Pacific expected to soar by 3.6 times.
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AI investment in ANZ increases fourfold by 2025
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Lenovo's latest report forecasts a fourfold rise in AI investment in Australia and New Zealand by 2025, signalling a strong local commitment despite early-stage adoption.
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Visa partners with major banks to launch VBIP in Australia
Mon, 17th Mar 2025
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Visa has partnered with ANZ, NAB, HSBC, and Westpac to launch Visa B2B Integrated Payments in Australia, streamlining business transactions for all companies.
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CrowdStrike & Dicker Data partner to enhance ANZ security
Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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CrowdStrike has teamed up with Dicker Data to distribute its Falcon cybersecurity platform in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing regional security solutions.
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Wavelink partners with N-able to offer data protection & security solutions
Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Wavelink has partnered with N-able to enhance tech offerings in Australia, boosting data protection and security solutions in the region.
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VECTEC appoints David Manassa to lead Client Development
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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David Manassa has been appointed Client Development Director at VECTEC, marking a strategic move to enhance client experience amid the firm's rapid growth.
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Fortinet promotes Nachman to ANZ Regional Director role
Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Fortinet has appointed Dale Nachman as Regional Director for Australia and New Zealand, bolstering its cybersecurity leadership in the region.