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Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as CMO

Inspira Enterprise appoints Arvind Lakshmiratan as Chief Marketing Officer. With extensive IT marketing expertise, he'll spearhead global market strategies.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Genetec

Genetec's Sydney Experience Centre a significant commitment

Genetec celebrated the opening of its Sydney Experience Centre, its eighth globally, emphasising investment and growth in the Oceania region.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Financial institutions

Siemon appoints Trey Somers as new VP of product management

Siemon appoints Trey Somers as VP of Product Management to lead global product team, aiming to innovate and adapt to market needs. Somers brings 20+ years' expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Insurance

Exclusive: Outsized's Sarah Kahlau on ANZ's flexible talent solutions

Sarah Kahlau, MD of Outsized ANZ, discusses the firm's strategic expansion, flexible talent solutions, and unique human-first approach in a high-growth region.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Digital Transformation

Qualys unveils AI-powered API security in new WAS upgrade

Qualys unveils AI-driven API security features in Web Application Scanning, addressing complex vulnerabilities and offering a free 30-day Beta trial to businesses.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Platform-as-a-Service

TEAM IM launches NZ's first sovereign hyperscale cloud

TEAM IM unveils New Zealand's first sovereign hyperscale cloud, set to launch in August 2024 with Oracle Alloy, offering over 100 OCI services to ensure data sovereignty.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Data Protection

CrowdStrike outage inspires ongoing discussions on digital resilience

The recent CrowdStrike software update caused a global IT outage, disrupting airlines, banks, media, and healthcare, sparking calls for stronger digital infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Disaster Recovery

Global IT outage reveals critical need for business resilience

A global IT outage on Friday exposed vulnerabilities in digital infrastructure, underscoring the need for enhanced disaster preparedness and resilient IT strategies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

AI Security

CrowdStrike outage highlights critical need for disaster planning

CrowdStrike's global outage highlights the critical need for disaster preparedness and business continuity, with experts stressing robust recovery plans and clear communication.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Application Security

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Cybersecurity

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for tech upgrade

Education New Zealand partners with Virtuoso for 24/7 tech support and security, aiming to enhance staff productivity and IT resource use across its global offices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Health Technologies

ARC Vets installs cutting-edge imaging technology in New Zealand

ARC Vets has installed advanced CT and MRI systems at ARC Central Hospital, offering high-quality diagnostic care for New Zealand's 4.35 million pets.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jul 2024

Fintech

UK leads the way in cashless payments, outpacing the US

The UK leads the charge in adopting contactless payments, as Marqeta's report reveals 80% of UK consumers used them last week, nearly double that of the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI maturity & usage

Australia ranks fourth globally in GenAI adoption, trailing only China, the UK, and the US, with 63% of local organisations embracing the technology.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Data Analytics

Digital Balance partners with Insider for advanced personalisation

Digital Balance has partnered with Insider to enhance customer engagement via advanced personalisation, reflecting a growing trend highlighted in recent McKinsey research.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Australian cyber security firms to boost Indo-Pacific resilience

Australian cyber security firms AUSCERT and IDCARE are set to enhance resilience in the Indo-Pacific, targeting cyber-crime support in Papua New Guinea and Fiji.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Kiwisaver

Michele Blake appointed head of distribution at Kōura Wealth

Michele Blake takes helm at Kōura Wealth's Distribution, aiming to enhance financial advisors' potential in optimising KiwiSaver amid rapid company growth.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

ASIC

Airwallex granted AFSL for retail investment products expansion

Airwallex has become the first major payments firm to secure an Australian Financial Services Licence, enabling its expansion into retail investment products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024

Power / Energy

SMA Australia appoints John Alexander as VP of Large Scale

SMA Australia has appointed John Alexander as Vice President of its Large Scale division, bringing over 35 years of energy sector experience to the role.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Cloud Services

ConnectID partners with Refundid to enhance refund process

ConnectID integrates Refundid, enhancing security and efficiency of refund processes by reducing sensitive data storage, and boosting consumer trust.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024