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Ben Henshall appointed SUSE GM for Australia & NZ

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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SUSE has appointed Ben Henshall as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its strategic growth amid rising IT challenges.
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N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024

Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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N-able has secured Champion Status in the 2024 Canalys RMM and PSA Leadership Matrix for the second consecutive year, highlighting its top-notch channel and tech capabilities.
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Village Roadshow upgrades to Microsoft Teams telephony

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Village Roadshow has upgraded its communications infrastructure by adopting Microsoft Teams Phone, enhancing efficiency across its 32 Australian cinema sites.
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Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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A recent report reveals that over half of Australian businesses suffered a cyberattack in 2024, highlighting inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures.
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Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.
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Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Karl Triebes has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, bringing over 30 years of tech expertise to enhance product strategy and customer satisfaction.
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Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.
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AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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AvePoint has completed its acquisition of Ydentic to enhance its MSP platform, aiming for increased efficiency and new security revenue streams.
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Profitability a priority for Australian MSPs by 2025

Thu, 9th Jan 2025
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A report by Kaseya reveals 91% of Australian Managed Service Providers are prioritising profitability for 2025, despite growing customer apathy towards cybersecurity.
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SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.
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KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.
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Study reveals challenges & costs of virtual desktops

Wed, 11th Dec 2024
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New research reveals 31% of organisations face daily challenges with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, highlighting crucial support needs amid cost pressures.
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Why businesses need a unified, scalable solution for tomorrow's networking and security challenges

Tue, 10th Dec 2024
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Businesses increasingly seek unified security solutions like SASE, addressing today's cybersecurity challenges while preparing for tomorrow's threats.
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Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey

Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.
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Cybersecurity in 2025: AI threats & zero trust focus

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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As 2025 approaches, cybersecurity experts warn of heightened threats from advanced AI and geopolitical tensions, urging organisations to innovate for resilience.
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NetApp & AWS collaboration enhances hybrid cloud solutions

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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NetApp has launched an integrated solution with AWS Outposts, streamlining hybrid cloud deployments via its on-premises storage arrays through the AWS console.
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LogicMonitor secures USD $800m to advance AI initiatives

Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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LogicMonitor has secured an investment of USD $800 million, raising its valuation to approximately USD $2.4 billion to enhance its AI-driven observability platform.
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Shure introduces MXA902 conferencing kit for modern offices

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Shure unveils the MXA902 + ANIUSB-MATRIX Audio Conferencing Kit, designed to enhance audio quality and simplify installation for Microsoft Teams and Zoom Rooms.
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Yubico launches enrolment suite for Microsoft users

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Yubico has unveiled its Enrollment Suite for Microsoft users, promoting a passwordless and phishing-resistant onboarding experience for enhanced security.
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Splunk launches enterprise offerings on Microsoft Azure

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Splunk launches its enterprise security and observability solutions on Microsoft Azure, targeting customers in the Asia Pacific to enhance cloud management.