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Bitdefender to acquire Mesh, enhancing email security platform
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Bitdefender to acquire global email security firm Mesh, integrating its technology to boost protection against email threats in 2024.
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Harbor Solutions launches in ANZ to boost cyber recovery
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Harbor Solutions has launched in Australia and New Zealand, partnering with Rubrik to enhance cyber recovery amid rising regional cyberattacks.
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Umbrellar wins Pax8 MVP award for APAC cloud infrastructure
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Umbrellar Technology Group won the 2025 Pax8 MVP Infrastructure Award for APAC, recognising its leadership in cloud and AI solutions across New Zealand and the region.
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Evergreen acquires REDD, celebrates $1 billion revenue milestone
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Evergreen marks its 100th managed IT services acquisition with Australia's REDD, surpassing $1 billion revenue, while expanding globally.
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Pax8 expands Check Point offering to boost MSP security tools
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Pax8 has expanded its partnership with Check Point, offering MSPs a broader range of AI-powered security tools via the Pax8 Marketplace to enhance SMB cybersecurity.
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Scattered Spider targets UK retailers with advanced phishing
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The cybercriminal group Scattered Spider has launched sophisticated phishing attacks targeting UK retailers, exploiting social engineering and advanced MFA-bypass tools.
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CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
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AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice
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AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.
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Bitdefender unveils upgrades to partner & MSP programmes
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Bitdefender launches a new Platinum tier, simplifies deal registration, and expands NFR access to boost partner and MSP success worldwide.
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Barracuda names Phoenix Software & partners as 2025 award winners
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Barracuda named Phoenix Software and partners as winners of its 2025 Partner Awards for excellence in cybersecurity across the UK and Ireland.
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Sophos partners with Capsule to streamline cyber insurance for SMBs
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Sophos has teamed up with Capsule to simplify cyber insurance for SMBs, offering discounted premiums linked to Sophos cybersecurity solutions via MSPs.
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Acronis reaches 300 technology integrations in expanding ecosystem
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Acronis has expanded its technology ecosystem to 300 integrations, enhancing efficiency and service offerings for managed service providers and software vendors.
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Cynet launches next-gen AI threat detection, cuts false alarms
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Cynet updates its AI-driven CyAI engine to cut false positives by 90%, boosting threat detection for MSPs and SMBs in cybersecurity.
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Ensono boosts IT efficiency with Red Hat Ansible automation
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Ensono has adopted Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, saving over 210,000 IT hours and enhancing operational efficiency across its business.
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Macquarie Telecom invests AUD $30m to offer VeloCloud SD-WAN
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Macquarie Telecom partners with VeloCloud in a AUD $30m, four-year deal to offer exclusive SD-WAN services to Australian managed service providers.
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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program to boost cyber defence
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Morphisec launches KICKSTART Channel Program, offering partners resources and a Ransomware-Free Guarantee to boost ransomware prevention and security services.
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Ekco appoints cloud industry veteran Ben Savage as CEO to drive next phase of growth
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Ekco appoints Ben Savage as CEO to drive growth and enhance customer experience amid rising UK demand for co-managed security services in cloud environments.
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Anthony Daniel named Managing Director for ANZ at WatchGuard
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Anthony Daniel has been promoted to Managing Director for Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands at WatchGuard Technologies, following strong regional growth.
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Evergreen acquires Sterling, appoints Solei Dyment as new CEO
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Evergreen has acquired Sterling Technology Solutions, appointing Solei Dyment as CEO to expand its managed IT services across the US East Coast.
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Assured Data Protection launches Innovation Team for global growth
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Assured Data Protection forms Innovation Team to expand disaster recovery and cyber resiliency services globally, led by Tony Giannini and UK experts.