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KnowBe4 appoints Yuneeb Khan as Chief Financial Officer

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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KnowBe4 names Yuneeb Khan CFO to steer global finances as it sharpens focus on human and agentic AI risk in cyber security.
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Zoho tops one million paying customers in 30th year

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Zoho marks 30th anniversary by topping one million paying customers and 150 million users, with 2025 revenue up 20% year on year.
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AI-driven phishing surge dominates 2025 cyberattacks

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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AI-powered phishing drives a sharp 2025 surge in email and chat attacks, as Acronis warns of a new era of automated cybercrime at scale.
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Palo Alto warns on earnings as guidance disappoints

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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network security
Palo Alto Networks beat quarterly estimates but flagged weaker next-quarter earnings, unsettling investors despite stronger revenue and contract growth.
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One Identity names Michael Henricks Finance & Ops Chief

Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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One Identity appoints Michael Henricks as combined finance and operations chief to steer scaling identity security business growth.
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Elevate backs Altered Capital's USD $25m growth fund push

Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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Elevate NZ backs Altered Capital with a USD $25m commitment to its USD $100m Fund II, boosting Series A and B funding for Kiwi tech.
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Anthropic raises USD $30 billion, hits USD $380b value

Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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hyperscale
Anthropic raises USD $30bn in new backing, lifting the AI group's valuation to USD $380bn as demand for its Claude models surges.
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Human skills top workplace learning priorities for 2026

Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Leadership and communication top 2026 workplace learning as employees prioritise human and business skills alongside rising AI adoption.
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Wesco named exclusive US distributor for Acre Security

Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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cloud security
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Wesco becomes Acre Security's exclusive US distributor, expanding cloud access control and intrusion offerings nationwide.
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Telehouse Europe appoints Chris Lamb as Enterprise Director

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.
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Late payments make up over a third of global pay cycles

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
Late payments now make up 37% of global pay cycles, with firms waiting 51 days on average to be paid, Sidetrade data reveals.
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monday.com grows on AI demand as large clients surge

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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monday.com rides AI demand and larger clients to 2025 revenue of USD $1.23 billion, up 27%, with a 14% non-GAAP operating margin.
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Collage names co founder Ross Durbin as chief executive

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Collage appoints co-founder Ross Durbin as chief executive to spearhead AI-driven digital asset management growth from its Denver base.
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CrowdStrike names Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC growth

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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endpoint protection
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CrowdStrike appoints veteran executive Jonathon Dixon to lead JAPAC, driving Falcon platform adoption and regional cyber security growth.
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Deel's The Pitch offers USD $15m boost for seed firms

Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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fintech
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payment technologies
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hybrid & remote work
Deel launches The Pitch, a global contest offering up to USD $15m in SAFE funding to seed start-ups, with APAC entries closing 21 April.
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Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio

Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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cybersecurity
Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
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Anthropic plugins accelerate the shift to AI agents

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Anthropic adds Claude plugins to Cowork, fuelling investor fears that agent-style AI could undermine traditional seat-based software.
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Fortinet lifts outlook as SASE growth, USD $1bn buyback

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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network security
Fortinet lifts share buyback by USD $1 billion after double-digit 2025 revenue and billings growth driven by SASE and security operations.
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT lifts income as portfolio grows

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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CapitaLand Ascendas REIT posts higher income and an 8.6% rise in portfolio value to SGD $18.2 billion, despite lower payout per unit.
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Celonis names CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Celonis adds CyberArk chief Matt Cohen to its board as it doubles down on process intelligence and AI-focused enterprise software growth.