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Simon Eid stories

Simon Eid has a keen interest in the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and data management. His writings often delve into critical issues such as GDPR compliance in Australia, the importance of cyber resilience in government strategies, and the advancement of global data protection measures. Eid explores how regulatory changes and technological advancements are shaping the business and technical world, providing insightful analyses on how organizations can navigate these challenges.

Additionally, Eid's interest in technological innovations and their impact on business and employment is evident in his work. He addresses the transformative role of AI and machine learning in the job market and decision-making processes within companies. Through his columns, Eid touches upon the significance of embracing digital transformation and the vital role of data in the 21st century, especially highlighted during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic. His writing not only informs but also guides businesses on harnessing the power of data and technology to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.

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Abi Nourai appointed as MongoDB's Regional VP for Australia, NZ

Thu, 9th May 2024
Abi Nourai named new Regional Vice President for ANZ at tech giant MongoDB, set to accelerate AI adoption and business growth in the region following his strategic success in the UK.
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MongoDB Atlas completes Australia’s IRAP security assessment

Thu, 17th Aug 2023
MongoDB Atlas can now be used by Australian government agencies to securely build modern applications in the cloud, quickly and at scale.
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Stewart Garrett Leads ASEAN Business for MongoDB

Mon, 13th Mar 2023
Stewart Garrett joins MongoDB as Regional Vice President, to lead the company's go-to-market strategy in ASEAN with more than 1,700 customers.
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Splunk appoints Neels du Plooy as lead Splunk's partner organisation in ANZ

Fri, 8th Jul 2022
Ex-Citrix and VMware ANZ channel chief Neels du Plooy to lead Splunk's partner org in ANZ as director of partners.
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Tech innovation crucial to growth, but barriers remain

Thu, 12th May 2022
Businesses in the ANZ region believe tech innovation is crucial to drive future growth, but 76% say they’re being held back by complex data architecture.
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MongoDB announces significant expansion of AWS partnership

Thu, 17th Mar 2022
MongoDB expands strategic collaboration with AWS to simplify cloud adoption and advance customer migration to MongoDB Atlas on AWS.
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Data in the 21st century: Harness the power of a new age

Mon, 18th Jan 2021
The COVID-19 crisis has shown the critical importance of data. Businesses that have embraced digital transformation are thriving in the Data Age.
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4 ways AU’s job market will change in 2019 thanks to AI and ML

Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Splunk's Simon Eid delves into all the difficult issues, like will robots take IT jobs and what this means for the future of jobs in AU.
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NSW government's new cyber security strategy

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
The NSW government launches new cyber security strategy to boost public sector capability and combat cyber threats.
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GDPR: Australia is at the tip of the security iceberg. It’s time to sink or swim

Thu, 24th May 2018
As GDPR looms, Australian firms face mounting pressure to tighten data security or risk severe sanctions. Machine learning might be their lifeline.
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IoT security: prioritise, practice, and predict

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Splunk ANZ area vice president Simon Eid gives advice on how to ensure that you and your clients IoT network is kept safe and secure.
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Damage control: Are your computer systems ready to recover?

Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Victoria's auditor-general warns that 41% of state agencies lack disaster recovery plans, leaving Australian businesses vulnerable to massive IT disruptions.
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Four ways machine learning technology will evolve in 2018

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
In 2018, Australian businesses will harness machine learning and AI technology for seamless operations, pre-trained models, and enhanced IoT functionalities.
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Three ways to proactively manage cybersecurity for Aussie businesses

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Amidst high-profile hacks, Aussie firms are urged to bolster defences with key cybersecurity strategies to deter relentless cyber threats.
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Why big data protection is actually a team sport

Wed, 15th Mar 2017
Across the globe, backdoors in IoT systems provide hackers with millions of unprotected gateways into IT infrastructure.