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Dicker Data boosts Cisco Security commitment in Australia with new hire

Dicker Data ramps up its Cisco Security partnership in Australia, appointing ex-JB Hi-Fi manager George Guirguis in a strategic role.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2023

Global Stories

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Software-as-a-Service

BlueCat unveils Horizon SaaS for unified netops control

BlueCat launches Horizon SaaS to unify DNS, DHCP, IPAM, security and observability, promising AI-assisted, self-healing intelligent networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Firewalls

Cisco reveals AI-powered solutions for secure digital workplaces

Cisco has unveiled AI-powered solutions to enhance secure digital workplaces, boosting network management, security, and efficiency for modern enterprises.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Security Information and Event Management

Cisco & Splunk reveal unified observability partnership

Cisco has unveiled a major collaboration with Splunk at Cisco Live, introducing advanced unified observability solutions aimed at enhancing digital experiences and security for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Jun 2024

Software-as-a-Service

Cisco launches new networking and security products for Asian SMBs

Cisco presents cutting-edge network and security products for Asia-Pacific small and medium businesses, promising simplified management and speedy digitisation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2023

Internet of Things

Cisco NZ celebrates two internal promotions

Cisco is welcoming Leanne Buer as its new Zealand country manager, as former country manager Dave Wilson heads to the US for his new role at Cisco HQ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019

Hyperscale

Interview: Cisco on digital transformation and data centres at the edge

Cisco's Rodney Hamill spoke at Cisco Live about the complexity of digital transformation and the changing concept of data centers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019

Partner Programmes

Interview: Tara Ridley on how Cisco's channel partners drive meaningful change

At Cisco Live in Melbourne last week, Ridley discussed Cisco's channel programme across ANZ and how partners are giving meaning to the Country Impact Plan.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Mar 2019

Optus

A look back at the Cisco Women in IT Awards

More than 70 women were nominated for the Cisco Women in IT Awards, celebrating their achievements in the industry.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Breach Prevention

Asia Pacific feeling financial brunt of breaches - but it's not all bad news

Asia Pacific firms face high cyber breach costs, with 17% incurring financial hits over USD $5 million. Yet, 39% limited impacts to under USD $500,000.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Mar 2019

Digital Transformation

NZ SMBs a cut above most, but don't take up government support

No matter where in Asia Pacific you look, almost all SMBs are barely scratching the surface of digital maturity.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2019

Unified Communications

Cisco Live Melbourne: 'Building the bridge to possible'

This week Cisco is building 'the bridge to possible' to more than 8000 people expected to attend the Cisco Live 2019 conference in Melbourne.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2019

Cybersecurity

Interview: Cisco on its partner community and intent-based networking

A look how Cisco's partners have reacted to the company's intent-based networking push and how they can keep up with customer demand.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Unified Communications

Cisco unveils its top five strategic business pillars for 2018

Cisco has unveiled its five strategic business pillars for 2018, focusing on security, network reinvention, multi-cloud, data utilisation, and collaboration.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018