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Ajay Garg joins Saviynt as Chief Development Officer
Firewalls

Ajay Garg joins Saviynt as Chief Development Officer

Ajay Garg has been appointed Chief Development Officer at Saviynt, bringing extensive expertise from Palo Alto Networks to enhance the identity security platform.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032
Data Analytics

HR software market to reach USD $30 billion by 2032

The HR software market is projected to grow from USD $20.16 billion in 2024 to USD $30 billion by 2032, driven by demand for innovative, cloud-based solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis
Ransomware

Sysdig unveils Stratoshark for cloud network analysis

Sysdig has unveiled Stratoshark, an open-source tool that empowers network analysts to extend their Wireshark expertise to cloud environments.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024
Malware

Email attacks surge in APAC, phishing up by 30% in 2024

New research from Abnormal Security highlights a 26.9% rise in advanced email attacks in the Asia-Pacific, with phishing emerging as the leading threat.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs
Document Management

Konica Minolta wins Keypoint Intelligence awards for A3 MFPs

Konica Minolta has been lauded by Keypoint Intelligence with five awards, including the coveted 2025 A3 Line of the Year for its innovative multifunctional print devices.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth
Cybersecurity

AvePoint completes acquisition of Ydentic to boost MSP growth

AvePoint has completed its acquisition of Ydentic to enhance its MSP platform, aiming for increased efficiency and new security revenue streams.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks
Surveillance

CyberCX raises alarm on Chinese device security risks

CyberCX has warned consumers about the security dangers posed by Chinese-manufactured internet-connected devices after a compromised doorbell incident in Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
EY report highlights AI trends & challenges for 2025
Malware

EY report highlights AI trends & challenges for 2025

EY Consulting has released its Transformation Insider, examining AI trends in 2025, highlighting security risks and the need for strategic oversight in tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2025
Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions
Ransomware

Cohesity strengthens security with new advisory additions

Cohesity enhances its Security Advisory Council with the appointment of Dave DeWalt and H.R. McMaster, aimed at strengthening global data security amid rising cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Tessell wins 'Best Cloud Infrastructure' at 2025 awards
Hyperscale

Tessell wins 'Best Cloud Infrastructure' at 2025 awards

Tessell has clinched the title of Best Cloud Infrastructure at The Cloud Awards 2025, recognising its advancements in multi-cloud database management.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches
Phishing

KnowBe4 report links training to fewer data breaches

A recent KnowBe4 report reveals that robust security awareness training reduces data breaches, showing firms with it are 8.3 times less likely to suffer incidents.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025
Trellix revamps partner program for cybersecurity growth
Unified Communications

Trellix revamps partner program for cybersecurity growth

Cybersecurity firm Trellix has revamped its Xtend Partner Program to enhance growth and profitability, introducing new training resources and support for partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Jan 2025

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Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia
Digital Transformation

Automation crucial in preventing IT outages in Australia

A new report by PagerDuty reveals that 87% of Australian executives foresee major IT outages and stress the importance of automation to mitigate disruptions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
European professionals show low confidence in data privacy
Data Protection

European professionals show low confidence in data privacy

A recent ISACA report reveals that only 38% of European professionals trust their organisations to protect sensitive data, highlighting severe privacy concerns.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test
Encryption

Canadian Space Agency funds groundbreaking QKD satellite test

The Canadian Space Agency has invested CAD $1.4 million in QEYnet to advance quantum key distribution technology, enhancing satellite data security.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024
Software-as-a-Service

European cybersecurity market sees 2% growth in 2024

The European cybersecurity distribution market grew by 2% in 2024, with France leading at 12%, while Italy faced an 8% decline amid corruption issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025
Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins
Data Protection

Data protection importance grows with AI & digital twins

The rise of AI and digital twins heightens the relevance of Data Protection Day, urges Jon Fielding of Apricorn, as personal data faces growing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2025