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ReliaQuest report notes 20% spike in ransomware Q2 2024
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ReliaQuest's Q2 2024 report reveals a 20% surge in ransomware attacks. With 1,237 organisations hit, new players like RansomHub rise amid the RaaS disruption.
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Semperis appoints Nico Devoti to lead global tech partnerships
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siem
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ransomware
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ai security
Semperis announces Nico Devoti as head of its Global Technology Partner Program, leveraging his 14-year Trellix experience to boost global cyber resilience.
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OVHcloud's recycled datacentres highlight sustainable innovation
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cleantech
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nsa
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sustainability
OVHcloud reveals plans for its innovative recycled datacentres, repurposing sites like old aluminium plants and a former NSA base as part of its green initiative.
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HR Path secures massive €500 million investment from Ardian
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asia pacific
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germany
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canada
HR Path has secured a landmark EUR €500 million investment from Ardian, fuelling its expansion and service enhancement in the Asia Pacific region.
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Xero launches SGD $630,000 fund to support small businesses
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero has launched the second Xero Beautiful Business Fund to help small businesses and non-profits with their expansion plans.
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Xero relaunches Beautiful Business Fund for 2024 with NZD $750k
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fintechs
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financial systems
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accounting systems
Xero's Beautiful Business Fund returns in 2024, offering over NZD $750,000 in funding to support small businesses and nonprofits globally in four key categories.
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Businesses urged to adopt cyber readiness in new Commvault report
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japan
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canada
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commvault
Commvault and GigaOm's 2024 Cyber Recovery Readiness Report reveals that only 13% of organisations are cyber mature, stressing the need for layered resilience to tackle cyber threats.
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Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney
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digital transformation
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cybersecurity
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strategy
Restive appoints Seb Amielh as Executive Director in Sydney to drive tech consultancy’s national growth, leveraging his 25 years of industry experience.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks
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firewalls
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it automation
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partner programmes
Geoff Waters has been hired as Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks, aiming to boost global sales, especially in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Survey reveals AI-led security critical for business growth
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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threat intelligence
A survey by OpenText Cybersecurity reveals 92.5% of businesses see AI-led security as crucial for growth, with MSPs and MSSPs prioritising AI integration.
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Arch.law acquires Conexus Law to boost international reach
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain systems
In a strategic expansion, arch.law acquires Conexus Law, a data centre sector specialist, including its 14-strong London team, strengthening its global footprint.
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Australia's data centres urged to cut emissions, go green
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storage
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power / energy
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ai
Australia's data centres face significant environmental challenges, with rising carbon emissions set to double by 2030 due to energy-intensive AI applications, warns industry experts.
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OVHcloud unwraps NVIDIA GPUs & AI models for diverse use
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data privacy
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public cloud
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ai
OVHcloud introduces new NVIDIA GPU range and open-source LLMs at Adopt AI event, enhancing AI accessibility for organisations with eco-friendly and cost-effective solutions.
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Forrester predicts online retail sales to hit USD $6.8 trillion
Fri, 31st May 2024
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us
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canada
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japan
Forrester's new report predicts global online retail sales will soar from USD $4.4 trillion in 2023 to USD $6.8 trillion by 2028, with key disparities between regions.
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PPRO partners with Afterpay to expand BNPL options for merchants
Tue, 28th May 2024
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martech
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commerce systems
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bnpl
PPRO partners with Afterpay to enable US e-commerce merchants and PSPs from the US, Europe, China, and Hong Kong to offer BNPL payment options, boosting sales.
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ANZ SMBs ramp up marketing efforts amid economic challenges
Tue, 14th May 2024
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cx
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martech
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inflation
Despite facing economic challenges, ANZ small-to-medium businesses plan to intensify their marketing efforts in 2024, according to a study by Constant Contact.
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India ranks third globally for phishing attacks in 2023
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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cloud security
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onedrive
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japan
India ranks third globally, standing as the most targeted APAC region for phishing attacks in 2023, with the tech sector facing 33% of all instances.
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Keepit expands Swiss footprint with two new data centres
Thu, 11th Apr 2024
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saas
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hyperscale
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martech
Keepit has launched two new data centres in Switzerland, offering secure, addressing the surging demand for Backup-as-a-Service and data recovery.
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Australia among top 10 for foreign direct investment
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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hcm
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ai agents
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payroll systems
The 2024 FDICI reveals investor optimism bolstered by APAC markets, with Australia among the top FDI destinations, despite geopolitical tensions.
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Evestico expands fulfilment network to top 10 global e-commerce markets
Tue, 9th Apr 2024
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canada
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south korea
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japan
Evestico significantly boosts its Trusted Fulfilment Partner network, reaching all Top 10 global e-commerce markets, offering international businesses streamlined operations.