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Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments
Cybersecurity

Australian firms falling behind in cybersecurity investments

A recent report reveals that over half of Australian businesses suffered a cyberattack in 2024, highlighting inadequate investment in cybersecurity measures.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status
Data Protection

Blue Connections IT earns prestigious ISO 27001:2022 status

Blue Connections IT has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, highlighting its commitment to robust information security practices and resilience amid evolving threats.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Profitability a priority for Australian MSPs by 2025
Data Protection

Profitability a priority for Australian MSPs by 2025

A report by Kaseya reveals 91% of Australian Managed Service Providers are prioritising profitability for 2025, despite growing customer apathy towards cybersecurity.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Jan 2025

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Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance
EduTech

Skills gap in public sector IT fuels outsourcing reliance

A mere 4% of public sector IT professionals believe graduates are fit for real-world roles, revealing a stark skills gap affecting project delivery.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2025
SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn
Hybrid Cloud

SolarWinds to be acquired by Turn/River for USD $4.4bn

SolarWinds has struck a deal to be acquired by Turn/River Capital for around USD $4.4 billion, offering shareholders a premium of 35% per share.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 9th Feb 2025
Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia
Firewalls

Vonahi Security earns CREST certification in Australasia

Vonahi Security has secured CREST accreditation in Australasia, joining a network of 300 certified providers, enhancing its automated penetration testing services.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
Ben Henshall appointed SUSE GM for Australia & NZ
Open source

Ben Henshall appointed SUSE GM for Australia & NZ

SUSE has appointed Ben Henshall as General Manager for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance its strategic growth amid rising IT challenges.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024
Partner Programmes

N-able retains top spot in Canalys Leadership Matrix 2024

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.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management
Data Analytics

Exclusive: Tanium's Matt Quinn on automating endpoint management

Matt Quinn, Chief Technology Officer at Tanium, champions the transformative potential of autonomous endpoint management, promising efficiency and cost savings for IT teams.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2025
Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti
Human Capital Management

Karl Triebes named Chief Product Officer at Ivanti

Karl Triebes has been appointed Chief Product Officer at Ivanti, bringing over 30 years of tech expertise to enhance product strategy and customer satisfaction.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth
Cybersecurity

AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth

AvePoint has completed its acquisition of Ydentic to enhance its MSP platform, aiming for increased efficiency and new security revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice
Endpoint Protection

SentinelOne honoured as 2024 Gartner Customers' Choice

SentinelOne has been named a 2024 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Cloud-Native Application Protection Platforms, receiving high praise from users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld
Data Analytics

KnowBe4 named among 2025 best IT workplaces by Computerworld

KnowBe4 has been named one of the top IT workplaces for 2025 by Computerworld, securing 23rd place in the midsize organisation category.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 19th 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
Study reveals challenges & costs of virtual desktops
Human Capital Management

Study reveals challenges & costs of virtual desktops

New research reveals 31% of organisations face daily challenges with Virtual Desktop Infrastructure, highlighting crucial support needs amid cost pressures.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Why businesses need a unified, scalable solution for tomorrow's networking and security challenges
Firewalls

Why businesses need a unified, scalable solution for tomorrow's networking and security challenges

Businesses increasingly seek unified security solutions like SASE, addressing today's cybersecurity challenges while preparing for tomorrow's threats.

By Cornelius Mare • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Dec 2024
Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey
SolarWinds

Public sector IT faces budgetary hurdles, says survey

A recent SolarWinds survey reveals that only 18% of public sector IT professionals believe their budgets meet their needs, intensifying financial strains globally.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2024

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