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Vistra & G-P launch unified path for global hiring

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Vistra and G-P unveil a single-contract route to shift firms smoothly from EOR hiring to fully fledged entities in overseas markets.
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Singapore firms favour specialist skills & contractors

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Singapore employers tighten permanent headcount, channelling spend into scarce AI, cyber and data skills while ramping up contract hiring.
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Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

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Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.
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Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.
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BRKZ secures USD $30 million loan to expand Saudi construction tech

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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BRKZ has secured a USD $30 million loan to expand its financing solutions and support the growth of Saudi Arabia's booming construction sector.
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Check Point launches Enterprise Browser for safer unmanaged access

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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Check Point unveils Enterprise Browser for Harmony SASE, enhancing Zero Trust security on unmanaged devices used by contractors and BYOD users worldwide.
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Secureframe gains early FedRAMP 20x approval, streamlines compliance

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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Secureframe becomes one of the first to gain FedRAMP 20x approval, enhancing cloud security compliance and easing government contractors' regulatory burdens.
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Cloudbrink adds identity tools & Crowdstrike link for hybrid work

Thu, 31st Jul 2025
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Cloudbrink enhances its Personal SASE platform with native identity management and Crowdstrike integration to simplify security for hybrid workforces.
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Netskope unveils enhanced enterprise browser for BYOD security

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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Netskope has unveiled enhancements to its Enterprise Browser, aimed at securing access for unmanaged devices and temporary workers to corporate data.
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BRKZ secures USD $17 million to enhance Saudi expansion

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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BRKZ has secured USD $17 million in Series A funding to enhance construction procurement in Saudi Arabia, raising total funds to USD $22.5 million.
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Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore spotlights AI in infrastructure

Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
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The Vertiv Masterclass in Singapore attracted 200 industry professionals, focussing on AI's transformative impact on critical infrastructure and high-density computing.
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Remote appoints John Kelly as new Chief Revenue Officer

Fri, 17th May 2024
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Global HR firm Remote appoints John Kelly as CRO to spearhead revenue growth, as they continue their market expansion and mission to transform global employment.
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Third-party risk: A growing threat in today's interconnected world

Mon, 29th Apr 2024
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An intricate web of third-party collaborations elevates innovation and efficiency in business but also significantly increases risk factors such as data breaches and financial instability.
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Danfoss boosts security & cuts onboarding time with Saviynt's platform

Thu, 21st Dec 2023
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Danfoss slashes onboarding time by 83% and enhances security for 45000 identities using Saviynt's platform.
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Fortinet enhances OT security platform with integrated solutions & services

Wed, 20th Dec 2023
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Fortinet bolsters its operational technology security platform with new integrated solutions and services, providing enhanced protection for industrial networks.
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SafetyCulture unveils updated platform aiming to serve 100 million users by 2032

Wed, 1st Nov 2023
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SafetyCulture introduces an updated operations platform with ambitious plans to serve 100 million users by 2032.
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Commvault's SaaS solutions earn prestigious IRAP certification in Australia

Thu, 26th Oct 2023
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Commvault's SaaS data protection solutions secure esteemed IRAP certification, heightening its cybersafety standards.
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Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global CIO

Wed, 22nd Mar 2023
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Talent appoints Meagan Jeffery as Global Chief Information Officer to lead the revamp of technology function and support the company's growth objectives.