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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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Optus appoints Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer
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uc
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data protection
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risk & compliance
Optus has appointed Pieter van der Merwe as Chief Security & Risk Officer to bolster data protection and customer security in Australia’s competitive telecom sector.
DeepHealth boosts ultrasound AI by integrating See-Mode team
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ai
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population health management
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medical reporting
DeepHealth will enhance its ultrasound AI by integrating See-Mode’s thyroid and breast imaging tech, boosting workflow efficiency and diagnostic accuracy.
Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
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fintech
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investment
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airwallex
Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.
Gallagher Security hosts record-breaking user event in Adelaide
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soc
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physical security
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digital entertainment
Gallagher Security's User Group event in Adelaide attracted over 100 professionals, marking its largest gathering with training, demos, and expert talks.
Fortinet boosts workspace security suite with AI & new tools
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malware
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uc
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firewalls
Fortinet launches AI-powered FortiMail Workspace Security suite to safeguard email, browsers, and collaboration tools amid rising hybrid work cyber threats.
Exclusive Networks names Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij Thailand lead
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digital transformation
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advanced persistent threat protection
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soc
Exclusive Networks has appointed Burachai Phaiboonnukulkij as Country Manager for Thailand to lead cybersecurity growth amid rising AI-driven cyber threats.
Konica Minolta & Box unveil AI-powered content platform in Australia
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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ecm
Konica Minolta Australia and Box have launched an AI-powered content platform to help businesses streamline data management and boost compliance nationwide.
SAP Concur unveils AI-powered travel solution for ANZ markets
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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genai
SAP Concur launches an AI-powered travel solution for ANZ, streamlining corporate trips with automation, predictive costs, and sustainability insights.
LogicMonitor appoints Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to boost AI
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saas
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hybrid cloud
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siem
LogicMonitor has appointed Garth Fort as Chief Product Officer to advance its AI-driven observability platform and accelerate growth in hybrid IT operations.
Zscaler unveils new Zero Trust tools to protect cloud & IoT
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firewalls
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vpns
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network infrastructure
Zscaler launches new Zero Trust tools enhancing cloud, IoT, and branch security with AI-driven microsegmentation and seamless multi-cloud protection.
M2M One launches satellite IoT service for remote industries
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wearables
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surveillance
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iot
M2M One has launched a satellite IoT service in Australia and New Zealand, offering bundled data and hardware for remote industry connectivity needs.
Zscaler unveils new AI security tools for enhanced data safety
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data protection
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Zscaler has launched new AI-powered security tools to boost data protection and combat cyber threats, enhancing compliance and collaboration for businesses.
Hornsby Shire Council halves costs with Fortinet network overhaul
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Hornsby Shire Council has halved communications costs by upgrading to a Fortinet-led network, boosting security, flexibility, and digital services across all sites.
CrowdStrike Q1 revenue rises 20% to USD $1.10 billion as ARR grows
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saas
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data protection
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cloud security
CrowdStrike's Q1 revenue rose 20% to USD $1.10bn with ARR growing 22% to USD $4.44bn, reflecting strong subscription and cash flow performance.
Rob Tomlin promoted to lead Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks
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firewalls
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it training
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partner programmes
Rob Tomlin has been promoted to Regional Vice President for Northern Europe at Exclusive Networks, expanding his leadership across the Nordics, Benelux, and Baltics.
ROI·DNA expands globally with integrated AI marketing platforms
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hyperscale
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martech
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cdp
ROI·DNA expands across EMEA and APAC, integrating AI-driven platforms to offer unified global marketing for enterprise tech brands.
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0 to transform insurance
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digital transformation
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cx
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martech
Appian launches Connected Claims 2.0, an AI-driven platform to revolutionise insurance claims with faster processing, fraud detection, and improved customer experience.
Aon highlights global megatrends shaping business risks in 2025
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hcm
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ai
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weather
Aon's Client Trends 2025 report reveals four megatrends—Trade, Technology, Weather, and Workforce—shaping business risks and opportunities globally.
JAGGAER names first Chief Digital & AI Officer to boost platform
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llms
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ai
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agentic ai
JAGGAER has appointed Gopinath Polavarapu as its first Chief Digital and AI Officer to embed advanced AI into its One Platform, boosting automation and collaboration.
AltTab appoints Pienaar to lead new data security practice
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data protection
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dr
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hybrid cloud
AltTab appoints Herman Pienaar as Principal Security Consultant to lead its new Data Security practice, enhancing cybersecurity services and client protection.