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Melvin, a maths teacher, seamlessly balances his analytical business skills, evident in his ability to streamline operations and create clear documentation, with a deep passion for the imaginative narratives of anime and comics, demonstrating a versatile mind that thrives on both logic and creativity.
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AI bots drive 57% of holiday shopping traffic, study finds
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network security
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application security
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ai
Radware's 2025 report reveals 57% of 2024 holiday e-commerce traffic was from bots, marking a shift with AI-enhanced bots outpacing human shoppers online.
Phishing attacks thrive on human behaviour, not lack of skill
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data protection
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mfa
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phishing
Phishing attacks remain a top cyber threat, costing USD $4.76 million per breach, as even savvy professionals fall prey to sophisticated social engineering.
Envoy names new leaders amid demand for workplace analytics
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adobe
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cro
Envoy appoints Daryle Burt as Chief Revenue Officer and Ras Gill-Boulos as VP Marketing to expand its data-driven workplace platform amid rising demand.
Rubrik expands executive team, appoints Kavitha Mariappan CTxO
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digital transformation
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cloud security
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cx
Rubrik appoints Kavitha Mariappan as Chief Transformation Officer to drive cyber resilience and client engagement amid rising digital threats.
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani to lead engineering for AI push
Yesterday
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data science
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multi-cloud
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digital entertainment
Starburst appoints Jitender Aswani as SVP of Engineering to lead global teams and enhance its AI-driven data platform development.
SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus
Yesterday
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digital transformation
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ai
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sap
SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
NetRise adds key executives as it eyes global market growth
Yesterday
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cloud security
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application security
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cybersecurity
NetRise appoints Rick Beattie, Gary Schwartz, and Robbie Robbins to boost global sales and marketing in software supply chain security amid USD $10m funding.
Yoav Stahl joins Legit Security as Vice President of Product
Yesterday
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cloud security
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application security
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ai
Legit Security has named Yoav Stahl as VP of Product, aiming to boost its application security platform with his 25 years’ tech leadership experience.
Enabling a greener tomorrow through innovation with Acer
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cleantech
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sustainability
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acer
Acer ranks in the top 5% of the 2024 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, advancing eco-friendly tech with recycled materials and circular economy focus.
Former CIA Chief George Tenet joins Illumio board to boost AI cybersecurity
Yesterday
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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advanced persistent threat protection
George J. Tenet, ex-CIA Director, joins Illumio’s board to boost focus on AI-driven breach containment in hybrid and multi-cloud cybersecurity.
Julia Burton Brown named UK head as Taboola unveils Realize
Yesterday
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samsung
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yahoo
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xiaomi
Taboola names Julia Burton Brown UK Country Manager as it expands beyond native ads with new Realize platform to boost measurable advertising performance.
Check Point named leader in GigaOm’s AI-powered firewall report
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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breach prevention
Check Point Software is named Leader and sole Outperformer in GigaOm’s Enterprise Firewall report for its AI-driven Quantum Security Solutions.
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth driven by digital trust demand
2 days ago
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iot security
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iot
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ai
DigiCert posts record Q4 growth, exceeding targets with a 25% rise in net new contract value, driven by demand for integrated digital trust and quantum-ready security.
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO
2 days ago
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smartphones
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hyperscale
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dc
FLOW Digital Infrastructure appoints Sanjay Goel as CEO to spearhead growth in Asia Pacific's data centre market, supported by new commercial and operations chiefs.
Hisense launches AI-powered ULED TVs up to 100 inches
2 days ago
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digital entertainment
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displays & projectors
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smart tv
Hisense launches its 2025 ULED TV range in Australia, featuring models up to 100 inches with AI enhancements and gaming-focused tech.
Australia faces OT security gaps as IT & SOCs converge
2 days ago
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siem
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iot security
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zero trust security
Australia's IT and OT convergence exposes critical security gaps, with traditional SOCs struggling to monitor and respond to specialised operational technology threats.
Logicalis launches Cisco XDR managed service in Asia Pacific
2 days ago
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endpoint protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Logicalis becomes first in Asia Pacific to offer Cisco XDR as a Global Managed Service, boosting cybersecurity for clients in Australia, Hong Kong, and Singapore.
AI in ANZ finance faces growth gap due to team silos
2 days ago
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
Finance leaders in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI for efficiency but miss growth potential due to limited collaboration between finance and IT teams.
Sustainable IT strategies drive both savings & green goals
2 days ago
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cleantech
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sustainability
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e-waste
Organisations are boosting sustainability and savings by maximising IT device lifecycles, prioritising reuse, resale, and strategic asset recovery over disposal.
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver to Channel Sales Lead for APAC
2 days ago
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firewalls
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network security
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cloud security
Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Director of Channel Sales for APAC to boost deep observability amid rising cybersecurity demands across the region.