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Even the most mature and well-resourced ASX 200 organisations have trouble sufficiently deploying cybersecurity basics.

Raiz recently listed on the Australian Stock Exchange and implementing VSE was a key component of their compliance with financial regulations.

The company the listing will kick-start its rapid expansion plans for its retail division, with investment in NBN-related channel partners.

Xero improved operating and investing cash flow margins from 71% to 9% over three years and grew revenue at a CAGR of 49% over the same period.

Perth telecoms firm Vonex is set to list on the Australian Securities Exchange after receiving confirmation from the ASX.

Colt Technology Services unveils an ultra low latency link between ASX and CME, claiming it offers the industry's lowest latency, vital for HFT in Asia Pacific.

The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.

Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.

The Australian Securities Exchange is now playing host to what is being called 'the world's first online cybersecurity exchange'.

Macquarie Telecom Group offers AUD $17.9m for cloud hosting firm Bulletproof, aiming to purchase all shares at a significant premium amidst declining earnings.

Australia's Transaction Network Services (TNS) is now offering hosting and colocation services from the Australian Liquidity Centre (ALC) in Sydney.

Melbourne IT plans increase its SMB managed marketing play with a $39 million acquisition of digital marketing solutions company WME Group.

Kogan.com, which last year acquired and resurrected Dick Smith's online business, has beaten its full year forecast in the first six months of FY17.

Industrial Internet of Things provider Secure2Go has now lodged a prospectus with the Australian Securities Exchange to raise $4-5 million.

Australian Securities Exchange partners with global trading software provider Trading Technologies International to power its financial data center.

Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.

Actifio is ramping up its efforts in the region after appointing Patrick O'Donnell as vice president and general manager for Asia Pacific.

Hills has warned a $94 million write-down of goodwill and assets will see the company log a net loss of around $86 million for FY15.

Empired managing director Russell Baskervill has won the 2015 EY Entrepreneur of the Year in the Western Region Services category.

Departure at the top for Hills as Ted Pretty steps down as CEO and managing director, following a 'refinement' of the distributor's strategy.