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Zvolv seals USD $2m fundraise led by Silverneedle Ventures

Pune-based hyperautomation platform Zvolv has successfully raised USD $2 million in funding, led by Silverneedle Ventures. This marks a significant step towards expanding and advancing its AI-driven solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024

IT Industry

IWD 2024: Why organisations need to make inclusion a long-term goal

The case for long-term inclusion strategies is championed amid persistent gender imbalance in Australia's tech sector, stressing the importance of sustainable efforts in fostering diversity.

By Julia Merten • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024

Data Privacy

Cloudera unveils upgraded data lakehouse for enhanced AI capabilities

Cloudera unveils next phase of its open data lakehouse for private clouds, becoming the only provider to offer Apache Iceberg in this sector, optimizing large-scale AI capability.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Aussie workers eye AI for improved work relationships, says HP study

Australian knowledge workers anticipate AI to boost work relationships amidst hybrid working, while finding a deeper understanding of AI vital, according to HP's 2023 Work Relationship Index.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Mar 2024

Digital Transformation

ALE & Nexon enhance digital healthcare in Australia

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise and partner Nexon bolster digital healthcare in Queensland and Victoria, providing solutions to patient-care environments.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2024

Semiconductors

Netpoleon ANZ & Devo partner for elevated cybersecurity in ANZ

Netpoleon ANZ teams up with Devo Technology to bring the Devo Security Data Platform to Australia and New Zealand, offering a new dimension in SOC scalability and ingenuity.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Mar 2024

Storage

Synology introduces BeeStation: An accessible personal cloud storage solution

Taiwanese NAS leader Synology introduces BeeStation, a simpler and more user-friendly personal cloud storage product, designed for individual users and families in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2024

Gaming

Corsair launches K65 Plus Wireless gaming keyboard in ANZ

Corsair boosts its gaming keyboard line with the launch of K65 PLUS WIRELESS, featuring high-end customisation, in ANZ region from 10th March.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Feb 2024

Breach Prevention

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as ANZ Head of Channel

Gigamon appoints Simon Oliver as Head of Channel for Australia, bolstering its channel-first strategy across the ANZ region amid surging demand for improved hybrid cloud infrastructure security.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2024

Security Operations Centres

Infoblox introduces SOC Insights AI-driven security operation in ANZ

Infoblox launches AI-powered SOC Insights, an industry-first security operation in Australia and New Zealand, aimed at accelerating threat detection and improving cyber security operations using DNS intelligence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2024

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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Leadership

Channel Factory appoints Tom Heddon as new Head of Sales for Victoria

Channel Factory boosts its expansion in Australia and New Zealand with the appointment of media industry veteran, Tom Heddon, as Head of Sales for Victoria.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2024

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

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