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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.

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Australian emergency services struggle with mobile tech failures
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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digital transformation
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emergency services
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soti
A SOTI report reveals that outdated technology within Australia's emergency services is seriously hampering response rates, with 97% experiencing mobile device failures.
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Jason Haddix joins Flare as Field Chief Information Security Officer
Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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cybersecurity
Cybersecurity veteran Jason Haddix takes reins as Field Chief Information Security Officer at Threat Exposure Management leader, Flare, adding to his illustrious 20-year career.
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Sitecore appoints Dave O'Flanagan as CEO with AI-first approach
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Sitecore has confirmed Dave O'Flanagan as CEO, driving a 'marketer-first' AI strategy andspearheading the unveiling of generative AI capabilities for personalised marketing experiences.
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Bristol tech startup Deazy appoints new CTO Marko Ivanovski
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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genai
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ai
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cto
Bristol tech firm Deazy assigns seasoned B2B software professional Marko Ivanovski as CTO to bolster its expansion into enterprise.
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Anna Kristn Plsdttir named atNorth's Chief Development Officer
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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power / energy
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cleantech
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renewable energy
Anna Kristín Pálsdóttir joins Icelandic tech giant atNorth as Chief Development Officer, leveraging her expertise in innovation and portfolio management to lead data centre expansion.
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Stuart Barnard first CFO at Encompass Corporation
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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cfo
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leadership
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encompass
In a major move, Encompass Corporation has appointed Stuart Barnard, an experienced finance executive known for his work with start-ups and scale-ups, as its first CFO.
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Australian organisations face surge in ransomware attacks
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ndr
Despite 91% of IT decision-makers in Australia expressing confidence in their cyber risk management, a new report reveals persistent shortcomings in addressing threats, with ransomware attacks and insecure network protocols remaining a major challenge.
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Aussies sold on EVs but rising costs deter potential buyers
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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cartech
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toyota
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tesla
New research reveals a shocking 94% of Australian electric vehicle owners would buy another, hindered by the rising cost of living and charging infrastructure.
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Appian & AWS partnership to enhance AI in enterprise processes
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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data fabric
Appian partners with Amazon Web Services to integrate generative AI into enterprise workflows using AWS's Amazon Bedrock and Sagemaker, bolstering data security and compliance.
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Partners in Performance names two new ANZ Directors
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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healthtech
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transport
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universities
Australia's leading consultancy firm, Partners in Performance, welcomes new ANZ Directors, Ben Thompson and Jane Algie, bolstering their global leadership team and fuelling future growth and innovation.
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LogicMonitor names Karthik Sj as AI general manager to boost observability offerings
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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aiops
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genai
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data privacy
Karthik Sj, equipped with 20 years of AI experience, has been appointed as general manager of AI at LogicMonitor, an artificial intelligence-driven SaaS firm, set to accelerate the company's enterprise-focused AI hybrid observability offerings.
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Jessica Booth steps up as Biza.io's new Chief Operations Officer
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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leadership
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data sharing
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consumer data right
Brisbane-based startup Biza.io appoints Jessica Booth as Chief Operations Officer as part of its growth strategy facing a 48% increase in employee strength within the past year.
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Kore.ai appoints Paul Rilstone as VP for Australia & New Zealand
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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genai
Kore.ai appoints industry veteran Paul Rilstone as Vice President for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost its presence and accelerate growth in the region.
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Becca Toth becomes Senior VP & CMO at Hyland
Wed, 24th Apr 2024
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partner programmes
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branding
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leadership
Becca Toth steps into the key role of Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at global tech firm Hyland, drawing on her decades of industry experience to amplify growth and global expansion.
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Peacock Bros acquires insignia to boost supply chain solutions
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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supply chain & logistics
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printing
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retail technologies
Australian supply chain firm, Peacock Bros., acquires leading identification solutions company, insignia, boosting its product offerings and regional presence.
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F5 announces new corporate leadership appointments
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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cloud security
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cybersecurity
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cto
F5 empowers its application and cloud security strategy with the appointment of new Executive VP and CTO, Kunal Anand, and Lyra Schramm as Executive VP and Chief People Officer.
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Former Google Cloud VP Jeff Reed joins Vectra AI as Chief Product Officer
Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Vectra AI, a leader in artificial intelligence, bolsters its C-suite by appointing former Google Cloud VP of Product, Jeff Reed, as Chief Product Officer amidst strategic growth and the pioneering launch of industry-first open MXDR service, Vectra MXDR.
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Tangerine signs Olympian swimmer Mollie O'Callaghan as brand ambassador
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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connectivity
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speed
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job moves
Tangerine Telecom announces its partnership with Olympian swimming sensation, Mollie O'Callaghan, as its latest brand ambassador, aiming to inspire speed, excellence, and connectivity.
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Paymentology appoints Anna Porra as Chief Revenue Officer
Mon, 22nd Apr 2024
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fintech
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recruitment
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leadership
Anna Porra, a veteran with vast cards programme management expertise, joins leading issuer processor, Paymentology, as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and operational efficiency.
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Fortinet recognised as Challenger in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for SSE
Fri, 19th Apr 2024
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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endpoint protection
Fortinet has been named a Challenger in Gartner's 2024 Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge, the eighth recognition for the cybersecurity leader, thanks to its cloud-based solution, FortiSASE.