About Zach
Zach Thompson
News Editor
Zach has experience with filmmaking, magazine writing, and a curiosity about the world and the stories of the people around him. He is accustomed to the city life, but likes to get away to visit family when he can. Zach loves to create and when he is not in the office, he is usually drawing, writing fiction stories, or watching a movie.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Zach
Former GCHQ cyber security head appointed as UK CyberCX chairman
Thu, 4th May 2023
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cloud security
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iam
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cybersecurity
CyberCX announces the appointment of Ciaran Martin as chairman in UK as part of their strategy to expand their presence in the global market.
SEON hires new CRO to combat financial crime
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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saas
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bnpl
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e-commerce
Global financial crime prevention experts, SEON, hired Matt DeLauro as its new CRO to help prevent financial crime and support businesses.
WithYouWithMe appoints Tom Larter as new CEO
Thu, 27th Apr 2023
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coo
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job moves
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withyouwithme
WithYouWithMe (WYWM), the Australian global tech SME, has appointed Tom Larter as CEO, replacing Tom Moore who is stepping back from daily operations.
Exclusive: Filament drives MDF efficiencies for vendors and channel partners
Fri, 24th Mar 2023
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martech
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b2b marketing
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content creation
Filament's B2B-focused agency offering includes content marketing, search engine optimisation, digital advertising and website services.
Xcitium has expanded its international partner network
Mon, 6th Mar 2023
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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vads
Xcitium expands international network, signs deals with leading value-added distributors in EMEA, Asia Pacific, and Latin America.
Rockwell Automation team member promoted to Asia Pacific VP
Tue, 31st Jan 2023
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partner programmes
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software
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rockwell automation
Rockwell Automation appoints Shovan Sengupta as Market Access Regional VP for Asia Pacific, to strengthen partnerships and maximize automation investments.
Visuals an eye-catcher for leaders when browsing B2B content
Thu, 26th Jan 2023
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marketing
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b2b
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branding
Ah Um has released a new study showing that 65% of business leaders are drawn in by visuals when browsing B2B content.
TechDay is now in the UK with the launch of eight new sites
Mon, 23rd Jan 2023
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faq
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tech.co
TechDay has extended its reach to the UK with the launch of eight new sites to get the word out about the latest IT developments in the country.
China-based threat group targeting public cloud - Radware
Fri, 20th Jan 2023
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malware
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ransomware
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public cloud
China's 8220 Gang has targeted public cloud environments with a custom-built crypto miner and IRC bot, warns Radware.
Hacktivists used more destructive malware in 2022 - report
Thu, 19th Jan 2023
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malware
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ddos
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iot security
New research from Nozomi Networks has found hacktivists shifted their tactics in 2022 from data theft and DDoS attacks to using more destructive malware.
Chubb has strengthened its Executive Leadership Team
Tue, 17th Jan 2023
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cfo
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digitalisation
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bae systems
Chubb strengthens Executive Leadership Team to increase oversight of global sales and operations, focusing on people, process & portfolio.
Vonage named APAC CPaaS Company of the Year for fourth time
Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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api
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analyst report
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vonage
Frost & Sullivan has named Vonage Asia Pacific Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) Company of the Year for a record-breaking fourth consecutive year.
Lookout appoints Donovan as New Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 9th Dec 2022
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network infrastructure
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casb
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channel development
Dan Donovan, a sales veteran, has been appointed as the chief revenue officer at Lookout, overseeing all segments of the global sales operation.
One of Asia's largest banks using Workday across 14 markets
Thu, 8th Dec 2022
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digital transformation
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hcm
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payroll systems
UOB, one of Asia's largest banks, has successfully deployed Workday Human Capital Management (HCM) across 14 markets.
TechDay launches CMOtech Asia Pacific for MarTech audience
Tue, 29th Nov 2022
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martech
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agentic ai
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techday
TechDay launches CMOtech Asia Pacific, a site catering to marketing technology decision-makers at large enterprises and government organizations.
Pure Storage appoints Amy Rushall as Australia & New Zealand Area Vice President
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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storage
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pure storage
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job moves
Pure appoints Amy Rushall as ANZ Area VP. Rushall will drive business in a key market, bringing success with technology to the region.
PPDS appoints Nick Begleries as North America Commercial Vice President
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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digital signage
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supply chain
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management
Philips Professional Displays appoints Nick Begleries as new North America Commercial VP to lead business expansion and achieve top three position.
Aqua Security only vendor that can meet US EO requirements
Fri, 11th Nov 2022
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application security
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Aqua Security helps software vendors meet compliance requirements of US Executive Order 14028, improving cybersecurity and preventing cyber incidents.
FirstWave appoints Dino Davanzo as Chief Revenue Officer
Fri, 4th Nov 2022
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cybersecurity
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netapp
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optus
FirstWave appoints Dino Davanzo as Chief Revenue Officer, to oversee growth and sales across its global operations, bringing over 35 years of experience.
Kissflow appoints Aali Qureshi as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Americas
Fri, 28th Oct 2022
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digital transformation
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apm
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lcnc
Kissflow hires Aali Qureshi as Senior VP of Sales for the Americas, expanding their low-code/no-code offering in financial services, healthcare, and more.