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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
Cloud Access Security Broker

John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia

John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024
Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand's digital future
DataCentre infrastructure

Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand's digital future

Australasian businesses showcase resilience and innovation amid global challenges, bolstered by Oracle's AI-driven digital solutions and extensive cloud-infrastructure investments.

By Stephen Bovis • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
CyberArk appoints Alana Sahakian as Partner Manager for ANZ
Cybersecurity

CyberArk appoints Alana Sahakian as Partner Manager for ANZ

CyberArk appoints Alana Sahakian as Partner Manager for Australia and New Zealand, gearing to bolster their market presence and channel business through key cybersecurity partnerships.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2024
Exclusive: How Kyndryl is guiding digital transformation in ANZ
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: How Kyndryl is guiding digital transformation in ANZ

Under the guidance of Cloud Practice Lead, Michael Vincetic, Kyndryl ANZ is steering enterprises through their digital transformation journey by leveraging AI and cloud technologies.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2024
Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director
Customer Experience

Trend Micro boosts ANZ team with new Managing Director

Trend Micro bolsters ANZ leadership team with appointment of Srujan Talakokkula as Managing Director for Commercial business, as it commits to growing local customer base.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2024
Data Privacy Day: CyberArk stresses identity-centric cybersecurity
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day: CyberArk stresses identity-centric cybersecurity

Ahead of Data Privacy Day, CyberArk's Andrew Slavkovic emphasises the urgent necessity for Australian bodies to bolster sensitive data protections.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Vectra AI emphasises a proactive approach
Data Protection

Data Privacy Day: Vectra AI emphasises a proactive approach

In celebration of International Data Privacy Day, Vectra AI's Chris Fisher stresses the need for organisations to take a proactive stance in improving data protection measures.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Exclusive: Why OutSystems says 2023 was the year of Gen AI
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Why OutSystems says 2023 was the year of Gen AI

OutSystems' Paul Arthur discusses how Gen AI is reshaping app development in 2023, offering innovative solutions for businesses.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
Amber Technology to distribute Duesenberg Guitars in Australia & NZ
Distributors

Amber Technology to distribute Duesenberg Guitars in Australia & NZ

Amber Technology partners with Duesenberg Guitars as their exclusive distributor in the ANZ market, elevating musical instrument offerings for musicians in the region.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024
SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets
Digital Transformation

SAP announces Angela Colantuono as new President for Australian & NZ markets

Angela Colantuono has succeeded Damien Bueno as the new President and Managing Director for SAP Australia and New Zealand, aiming to accelerate customer's move to cloud.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2024
Fraser Larcombe to steer Ipsotek's ANZ sales division
Data Analytics

Fraser Larcombe to steer Ipsotek's ANZ sales division

Ipsotek, AI Computer Vision analytics leader, appoints industry veteran Fraser Larcombe as Sales Manager for Australia and New Zealand to bolster its market presence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Jan 2024
Exclusive: Why Modica Group implemented Confluent's game-changing solution
Information Communication & Technology

Exclusive: Why Modica Group implemented Confluent's game-changing solution

Modica Group's CTO Bruno Lago shares insights on implementing Confluent's Kafka, revolutionizing enterprise messaging.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson
Messaging

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Kudosity with Alex Macpherson

Alex Macpherson, who is the CEO and Co-Founder, of Kudosity, joins us today to tell us more about Kudosity and some of his thoughts on the communications landscape.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
87% increase in cybersecurity investment by ANZ CIOs says Gartner
Unified Communications

87% increase in cybersecurity investment by ANZ CIOs says Gartner

ANZ tech executives predict a significant hike in cybersecurity investment in 2024 due to escalating threats and tighter regulations.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2023
CompTIA forms ASEAN Community Executive Council to boost tech industry growth
Firewalls

CompTIA forms ASEAN Community Executive Council to boost tech industry growth

CompTIA forms ASEAN Community Executive Council, aiming to foster growth within the region's tech industry for the benefit of businesses and the region as a whole.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Nov 2023

Stories from Other Regions

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event
Unified Communications

FinTech Australia & major banks ignite innovation with reverse pitch event

FinTech Australia, backed by Investment NSW, partners with major banks ANZ, Westpac and tech firm 1835i for a reverse pitch event on 21 February 2024, inviting fintechs to solve local banking issues.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2024
Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study
Data Analytics

Australians least confident in AI, reveals global Workday study

Australian businesses express the highest global distrust in AI technology, with 60% showing scepticism, according to a study by cloud applications provider, Workday.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2024
Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams
Surveillance

Barracuda Networks tackle rising Aussie credential stuffing scams

Barracuda Networks proposes sturdy measures against escalating Australian credential stuffing scams, affecting around 20,000 consumers, with increased bot-assisted logins and poor password hygiene.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024