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What modern businesses expect from security providers
Digital Transformation

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.

By Caleb Wynne • 4 min read • Last month
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia
Digital Transformation

PMT wins Nextivity Elite Partner status in Australia

The recognition should help Australian businesses bolster indoor mobile coverage as PMT takes on more nationwide projects across retail, logistics and offices.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026

Global Stories

Integrated Security stories

PMT wins four partner awards across Australia & NZ
Cloud Security

PMT wins four partner awards across Australia & NZ

Its top-tier vendor status signals rising demand for integrated security systems in data centres and critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Brivo opens London office to boost UK security push
Smart Cities

Brivo opens London office to boost UK security push

Demand for modern access control is rising as ageing security systems in Britain push Brivo to expand local support and AI-led services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West
Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail
Firewalls

Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last month
Commvault adds threat-hunting tools to backup scans
Data Protection

Commvault adds threat-hunting tools to backup scans

Existing Threat Scan customers get new free tools to spot ransomware in backups before restoration, reducing the risk of reinfecting production systems.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2026
LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand security partnership
Ransomware

LevelBlue & SentinelOne expand security partnership

Customers may get faster breach containment as the pair link AI detection with managed response across endpoint, cloud and identity systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Alert overload leaves mid-market security teams exposed
Digital Transformation

Alert overload leaves mid-market security teams exposed

Manual context-gathering leaves mid-market security teams missing threats, as 79% rely on third parties to spot attacks their tools overlook.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026
Digital Transformation

Gallagher unveils AccessNow cloud at ISC West 2026

Gallagher will debut its AccessNow cloud platform at ISC West 2026, pitching an integrated vision for future access control design.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Integrated Security stories

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

The return of a 14-year veteran is set to bolster technical support and partner ties for customers across the Central North Island.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK
Hyperscale

Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK

The appointment strengthens Kubus’s push into integrated security, giving customers access to Verkada’s top pricing, support and new product previews.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push
Manufacturing

Gallagher names Rimbert to lead US federal growth push

Gallagher Security appoints Mariah Rimbert to spearhead US federal growth, targeting western and midwestern agencies for expansion.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026