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Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ransomware attacks stable in July but threat remains high, warns report

Ransomware attacks held steady in July with 376 incidents globally; Industrials hardest hit, while North America faces over half of all cases, warns NCC Group.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats
Firewalls

DevOps platforms report surge in outages & security threats

DevOps platforms faced a surge in outages and security threats in H1 2025, with 330 incidents disrupting billion of developers worldwide, says GitProtect.io.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
ManageEngine adds DEX tools to cut IT tickets & boost uptime
Data Analytics

ManageEngine adds DEX tools to cut IT tickets & boost uptime

ManageEngine introduces DEX tools in Endpoint Central to help IT teams proactively fix issues, cutting support tickets and boosting employee productivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
BlueCat launches BlueCatalyst to boost NetOps solutions
Firewalls

BlueCat launches BlueCatalyst to boost NetOps solutions

BlueCat launches BlueCatalyst Partner Program, blending its DDI suite with LiveAction's tools to boost partner NetOps solutions and profitability globally.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
HPE launches agentic AI to transform Juniper network operations
Storage

HPE launches agentic AI to transform Juniper network operations

HPE unveils agentic AI in its Juniper Networking portfolio, advancing self-driving network operations to simplify IT management and enhance user experience.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change
Digital Transformation

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer CIO to lead digital change

KnowBe4 appoints Joel Kemmerer as Chief Information Officer to lead digital transformation and enhance cybersecurity platform capabilities.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Chris Vincent appointed Chief Sales Officer to drive Anomali growth
Robotic Process Automation

Chris Vincent appointed Chief Sales Officer to drive Anomali growth

Anomali appoints Chris Vincent as Chief Sales Officer to spearhead global sales and boost revenue with AI-driven cybersecurity solutions.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Exclusive: Rimini Street backs CIOs in fight against vendor lock-in
Virtualisation

Exclusive: Rimini Street backs CIOs in fight against vendor lock-in

ANZ firms could save AUD $2.5 billion annually by switching to third-party IT support, freeing funds for AI and innovation amid rising vendor costs.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%
Digital Transformation

EnterpriseDB platform cuts datacentre emissions by up to 87%

EnterpriseDB's AI platform helps datacentres slash carbon emissions by up to 87% and energy use by 81%, cutting costs while maintaining performance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime
Firewalls

Thrive launches AI-powered NDR to cut breach costs & downtime

Thrive's new AI-powered Network Detection and Response service helps businesses swiftly identify and tackle cyber threats, aiming to cut breach costs and downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth
Endpoint Protection

Paul Nannetti appointed Chair to lead Ekco's European growth

Paul Nannetti has been appointed Chair of Ekco to drive growth in managed cloud and cybersecurity services across the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence
Firewalls

Cohesity Catalyst1 to spotlight AI & resilience in cyber defence

Cohesity's virtual Catalyst1 event unites global experts to discuss AI innovations and strategies enhancing cyber resilience against modern threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing
Data Privacy

Australia launches real-time AI workforce mapping for IT & marketing

Australia's marketing and IT peak bodies launch a real-time AI workforce mapping initiative to guide skills and strategy amid AI-driven transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

IT Department stories

Australian firms urged to boost AI readiness amid sector gaps
Digital Transformation

Australian firms urged to boost AI readiness amid sector gaps

Most Australian firms use AI, yet only 32% feel fully prepared; a new tool helps assess readiness and benchmark against peers to boost adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Aug 2025
Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim to lead regional sales in Australia
Hyperscale

Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim to lead regional sales in Australia

Exabeam appoints Patrick Ibrahim as Regional Sales Manager for Australia to boost security operations and expand market presence in key regions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience
Firewalls

Proactive threat intelligence boosts security & resilience

Proactive threat intelligence enables organisations to anticipate cyber threats, enhancing security resilience and shifting focus from reactive to preventive defence strategies.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance
Risk & Compliance

SailPoint launches AI-driven platform for rapid app governance

SailPoint unveils AI-powered platform to help enterprises quickly discover, govern, and secure hundreds of applications, boosting identity security at scale.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
Certes warns UK executives face liability as data breach risks rise
Firewalls

Certes warns UK executives face liability as data breach risks rise

Certes warns UK executives face personal criminal liability for data breaches as cyber threats rise and traditional security proves insufficient amid quantum risks.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Aug 2025