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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations
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Okta & Palo Alto Networks expand AI security integrations

Okta and Palo Alto Networks deepen AI security partnership with new integrations enhancing identity-based defences and unified threat responses for enterprises.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025
Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ
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Ingram Micro launches Xvantage AI support for partners in ANZ

Ingram Micro launches Xvantage Enable AI programme in ANZ, helping partners adopt and scale AI services with tailored learning and vendor support.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy
Virtualisation

Saviynt appoints Steve Blacklock to lead global partner strategy

Saviynt has appointed Steve Blacklock as Senior Vice President of Global Partners to enhance partner relations and expand its worldwide ecosystem.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
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Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer
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Checkmarx appoints Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer

Checkmarx has appointed Scott Gainey as Chief Marketing Officer to lead global marketing amid growing demand for its AI-driven application security solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth
Firewalls

Upwind names Rinki Sethi Chief Security Officer amid growth

Upwind has appointed seasoned cybersecurity leader Rinki Sethi as Chief Security Officer to drive global security and support rapid growth.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Jun 2025
GenAI surge boosts productivity but raises security concerns
Malware

GenAI surge boosts productivity but raises security concerns

Generative AI use in businesses surged 890% in 2024, boosting productivity but doubling security incidents and raising serious data risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption
Firewalls

Unbound secures USD $4 million seed to boost safe AI adoption

Unbound has raised USD $4 million in seed funding to support secure enterprise adoption of generative AI, focusing on data protection and cost control.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 30th May 2025
Myriad360 maintains spot on 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500
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Myriad360 maintains spot on 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500

Myriad360 is named to the 2025 CRN Solution Provider 500 for the 13th year, marking its place among North America's top IT solutions providers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules
EduTech

Palo Alto Networks and Quitch launch new cyber training modules

Palo Alto Networks partners with Quitch to launch free, interactive cybersecurity training on a gamified platform using spaced repetition learning techniques.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance
Firewalls

IP Fabric unveils upgrade to boost firewall visibility & compliance

IP Fabric launches version 7.2 to enhance firewall visibility and compliance, aiding enterprises in detecting misconfigurations and enforcing security policies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim
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WatchGuard CEO Prakash Panjwani steps down as Vats Srivatsan named interim

WatchGuard Technologies appoints Vats Srivatsan as Interim CEO from May 14, 2025, as Prakash Panjwani steps back to a board advisory role.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 13th May 2025
Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific
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Orange Cyberdefense earns Cortex XMDR Select status in Asia Pacific

Orange Cyberdefense is named a Cortex XMDR Select Specialisation Partner by Palo Alto Networks, enhancing cybersecurity services across Asia Pacific.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use
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Mid-market APAC firms boost cybersecurity but lag in AI use

Palo Alto Networks' new study reveals rising cybersecurity budgets among mid-market Asia-Pacific firms but highlights gaps in AI adoption and resilience.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report
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Zero-day hackers shift focus to enterprise tech in Google's report

Google's GTIG reports 75 zero-day exploits in 2024, highlighting a rising threat to enterprise tech despite a slight overall decrease from 2023.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025
Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex XSIAM 3.0 with AI upgrades
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks unveils Cortex XSIAM 3.0 with AI upgrades

Palo Alto Networks launches Cortex XSIAM 3.0, enhancing security with AI-driven exposure management and advanced email threat detection capabilities.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Palo Alto Networks unveils Prisma SASE browser for AI security
Malware

Palo Alto Networks unveils Prisma SASE browser for AI security

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma Access Browser 2.0 with AI-powered security to protect browser workflows in remote, cloud-centric workplaces.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS to secure enterprise AI

Palo Alto Networks launches Prisma AIRS, an AI security platform to protect enterprise AI, including apps, models, data, and agents, amid rising AI adoption.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025

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