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Victoria Dimmick appointed CEO to lead Titania's growth
Firewalls

Victoria Dimmick appointed CEO to lead Titania's growth

Titania has appointed Victoria Dimmick as CEO, aiming to enhance its proactive cybersecurity offerings amid rising threats to critical national infrastructure.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone has appointed Stuart Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial activities amid its international expansion efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
BillingPlatform named leader in SPARK Matrix 2024 report
Customer Experience

BillingPlatform named leader in SPARK Matrix 2024 report

BillingPlatform has been named the overall Leader in the 2024 SPARK Matrix for Subscription & SaaS Billing Management Applications, marking its second consecutive year at the top.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal
Endpoint Detection and Response

TeamViewer acquires 1E in USD $720 million landmark deal

TeamViewer has announced the acquisition of London-based 1E for USD $720 million, aiming to enhance its digital workplace offerings by 2025.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Cohesity becomes largest data protection provider globally
Data Protection

Cohesity becomes largest data protection provider globally

Cohesity has completed its merger with Veritas' data protection division, becoming the largest global provider in the sector and valued at over USD $7 billion.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools
Human Capital Management

TeamViewer acquires 1E for USD $720M enhancing DEX tools

TeamViewer has announced its largest acquisition to date, acquiring 1E for USD $720 million to enhance its digital employee experience solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
LG achieves Level 3 cybersecurity certification for cars
Certification

LG achieves Level 3 cybersecurity certification for cars

LG Electronics has attained Level 3 Cybersecurity Management Systems certification from TÜV Rheinland, highlighting its commitment to automotive cybersecurity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis
Data Protection

Ransomware risk rises during holidays, warns Semperis

Semperis' 2024 report reveals a staggering 69% of firms in Australia and New Zealand suffer ransomware attacks during holidays, despite reduced security staffing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024
Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs
Digital Transformation

Atturra to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9m plus earn-outs

Atturra plans to acquire ComActivity for AUD $9 million, boosting its ERP solutions in the manufacturing sector across Australia and New Zealand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
IRIS Software Group announces acquisition of Dext Software
Integration

IRIS Software Group announces acquisition of Dext Software

IRIS Software Group has announced its acquisition of Dext Software to enhance bookkeeping automation and streamline accounting workflows.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions
Data Analytics

Boxphish acquires Trillion to boost cyber risk solutions

Boxphish has acquired Trillion, a dark web threat intelligence service, enhancing its cybersecurity offerings for organisations facing human-related cyber risks.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
CDW acquires Mission Cloud to enhance AWS services expertise
Hyperscale

CDW acquires Mission Cloud to enhance AWS services expertise

CDW has announced its acquisition of Mission Cloud Services to enhance its cloud and AI offerings, strengthening its market position and expertise.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
CrowdStrike reveals security predictions for 2025
Private Cloud

CrowdStrike reveals security predictions for 2025

CrowdStrike warns of a 75% rise in cloud breaches as security strategies must adapt in 2025, merging tools for full visibility across hybrid environments.

By Elia Zaitsev • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Hybrid cloud strategies gain traction in security sector
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid cloud strategies gain traction in security sector

Genetec's 2025 State of the Physical Security Report reveals a shift towards hybrid cloud strategies in Australia and New Zealand, with 38% of firms favouring this approach.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024
Integrity360 acquires Adsigo to expand DACH region presence
Semiconductors

Integrity360 acquires Adsigo to expand DACH region presence

Integrity360 has acquired Adsigo, a cyber security firm, aiming to enhance its presence in the DACH region and eventually exceed EUR 135 million in revenues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Dec 2024

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Kyivstar & AWS launch AI lab to boost Ukraine's economy
Unified Communications

Kyivstar & AWS launch AI lab to boost Ukraine's economy

Kyivstar and Amazon Web Services have launched a generative AI lab in Ukraine, aiming to enhance efficiency and support the country's economic recovery.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2024
Creating seamless borrower journeys: The automation revolution in customer experience
Data Analytics

Creating seamless borrower journeys: The automation revolution in customer experience

The lending sector is undergoing a transformation as automation enhances borrower journeys, enabling quicker decisions and personalised experiences like never before.

By Kris Costello • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024