Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 79
Ivanti announces new CEO and board members
Wed, 6th Oct 2021
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job moves
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partners
Jeff Abbott has been appointed as chief executive officer after serving as Ivanti’s president since January 2020.
Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio
Fri, 1st Oct 2021
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malware
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ransomware
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zero trust security
Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Guardicore for around $600m, adding micro-segmentation capabilities to its zero trust security portfolio.
NTT strengthens strategic alliance with Microsoft
Thu, 30th Sep 2021
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microsoft
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voip
NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, helping bring carrier-grade telephony and support to 39 countries.
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Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO
Fri, 24th Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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secureworks
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cybersafety
Thomas moves into the CEO role after serving as president of customer success. She has also held roles in finance, strategy, and product at the company.
AWS invests NZ$7.5 billion in Aotearoa with new data centre region in Auckland
Thu, 23rd Sep 2021
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
The company estimates that, over the next 15 years, the new infrastructure region will add over $10 billion to New Zealand’s GDP.
Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes
Wed, 22nd Sep 2021
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public cloud
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open source
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cybersecurity
The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.
Snobal launches VR collaboration app for remote working and studying
Fri, 10th Sep 2021
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hybrid & remote work
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wfh
Snobal launches Sphere, its VR collaboration app for remote and hybrid working, allowing users to meet, discuss and present in VR.
Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition
Fri, 3rd Sep 2021
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sitecore
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m&a
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retail
Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.
IronNet and LGL complete merger, look to bring cyber defence to global market
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
IronNet, a cybersecurity defense company, has completed its business combination with LGL Systems Acquisition Corp, changing its name to IronNet.
New spear phishing detection and response service launched for Microsoft 365
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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phishing
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email security
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microsoft
SlashNext has launched its Email Detection and Response service for Microsoft 365, aiming to detect targeted attacks with accuracy.
Commerce Commission releases draft report on telco dispute scheme
Wed, 1st Sep 2021
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commerce commission
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telco
The number of complaints received by the Telecommunications Dispute Resolution Scheme has grown on average by 14% year on year.
Hackers target Microsoft email server vulnerabilities
Wed, 25th Aug 2021
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Over 50% of Microsoft email servers in the UK haven't been updated, making them vulnerable to hackers, warns CybSafe CEO Oz Alashe.
NortonLifeLock and Avast to merge
Wed, 11th Aug 2021
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avast
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m&a
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nortonlifelock
The companies' boards believe the merger has ‘compelling strategic and financial rationale’, and creates an opportunity to create a new cyber-safety business.
SAS plans to launch IPO by 2024 following 45 years of profitability
Mon, 2nd Aug 2021
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
According to SAS, it has now achieved the three key criteria required for IPO readiness: financial strength, brand equity, and market leadership.
Olympic Broadcasting Services hosted in Alibaba cloud for the first time
Fri, 30th Jul 2021
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cloud services
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olympic games
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broadcasting
Alibaba's cloud solutions will support service delivery for Rights-Holding Broadcasters for the first time during the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020.
Epsilon adds Aruba SD-WAN edge platform to portfolio
Thu, 29th Jul 2021
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
By partnering with Aruba, Epsilon combines the EdgeConnect platform with Epsilon's global network fabric to deliver a unified SD-WAN solution for enterprises.
Sysdig eyes up DevOps security capabilities through Apolicy acquisition
Mon, 26th Jul 2021
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devops
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application security
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apm
Sysdig plans to enhance its DevOps capabilities by acquiring cloud-native app development firm Apolicy for an undisclosed sum.
Nintex celebrates partner success in automation and digital transformation at Nintex Partner Awards
Fri, 23rd Jul 2021
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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apm
The awards acknowledge winners for their impact helping Nintex customers in every industry accelerate digital transformation and drive business outcomes.
Virsec hits $137 million investment milestone after latest round
Thu, 22nd Jul 2021
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investment
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information protection
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virsec
Virsec raises $100m in Series C funding from industry players and company builders, bringing total funding to $137m.
Massey University's School of Aviation 'takes off' with Microsoft technology
Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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uc
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digital transformation
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martech
Learning to fly is an exhilarating experience. At Massey University’s School of Aviation, It’s about as hands-on as you can get.