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Imee Dequito
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A content writer who sees art in everything, Imee has always been passionate about creative writing. For the past few years, she has been working in the field of education, e-commerce and social media. She finds comfort in music and reading novels.
Former TechDay team member.

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Gallagher Security appoints new digital & brand leaders

Thu, 20th Jun 2024
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Gallagher Security appoints Tom Harding as Head of Digital and Hugo Parcell as Head of Brand and Creative, aiming to drive innovation and growth in marketing.
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Barracuda Networks report shows rise in email cyber threats

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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email security
Barracuda Networks' Email Threats and Trends, Vol. 1 report reveals an alarming rise in sophisticated email-based cyber threats, driven by advancing AI, with BEC attacks now comprising over 10% of all social engineering threats.
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CrowdStrike sets speed record in MITRE's cybersecurity test

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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CrowdStrike's Falcon Complete set a new cybersecurity benchmark by detecting a sophisticated eCrime attack within four minutes during MITRE's evaluation.
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CrowdStrike & HPE partner to secure AI innovations

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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ai security
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genai
CrowdStrike partners with Hewlett Packard Enterprise to bolster AI security, integrating Falcon with GreenLake and OpsRamp AIOps to protect AI innovations.
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NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as first non-Japanese CEO

Wed, 19th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
NTT DATA appoints Abhijit Dubey as its first non-Japanese CEO, coinciding with a USD $30 billion merger, expanding its global footprint to USD $18 billion.
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Absolute Security earns top marks in G2's Spring Grid Reports

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
Absolute Security triumphs in G2's Spring Grid Reports for Zero Trust Networking and Endpoint Security, securing top spots for the fourth year running.
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Rapid7 integrates generative AI to enhance threat detection

Fri, 14th Jun 2024
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semiconductors
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socs
Rapid7 unveils powerful generative AI in its Rapid7 AI Engine to revolutionise threat detection and response, enhancing their Managed Detection and Response services.
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Celonis named Leader & Star Performer in Everest Group study

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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Celonis has been named a Leader and Star Performer in the Everest Group Process Mining PEAK Matrix Assessment 2024, highlighting its market dominance and continuous innovation.
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Xero unveils AI companion JAX to enhance accounting accuracy

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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genai
Xero has revealed its AI-powered business companion, Just Ask Xero (JAX), to boost accuracy in accounting tasks, launching a beta in August.
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Geoff Waters named Chief Revenue Officer at Barracuda Networks

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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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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SiteMinder & Cloudbeds forge strategic hospitality alliance

Thu, 13th Jun 2024
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connectivity
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revenue management
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siteminder
SiteMinder and Cloudbeds unite to boost global hotelier revenue opportunities, integrating their platforms to enhance distribution and operational precision for 60,000 hotels.
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Tim Yost joins BlueVoyant as new Chief Financial Officer

Wed, 12th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
BlueVoyant appoints Tim Yost as CFO. Yost's extensive financial leadership aims to lead the company's next growth phase, focusing on global expansion and innovation.
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Kiwis turn to crypto over home ownership for financial freedom

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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crypto
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blockchain
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defi
New research by Protocol Theory and Easy Crypto shows growing interest among New Zealanders in cryptocurrencies as an alternative to traditional home ownership, with nearly half considering investing.
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Will Graham appointed General Manager at One New Zealand

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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firewalls
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hyperscale
One New Zealand appoints Will Graham as General Manager of Enterprise Sales, eyeing his deep telecom expertise to bolster private sector relationships.
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Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO to drive growth

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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martech
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it automation
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vmware
Clari appoints Claire Darling as new CMO; leveraging her expertise to drive growth and solidify its position as a leader in AI-powered revenue technology.
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Zoe Udy elected as Deputy Chair of the TUANZ Board

Mon, 10th Jun 2024
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healthtech
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cloud services
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tuanz
Zoe Udy, with a rich tech background, has been elected Deputy Chair of TUANZ, positioning her to drive New Zealand's digital future and health tech advocacy.
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Game review: System Shock (Xbox Series X)

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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kickstarter
The System Shock remake for Xbox Series X brings better graphics and an intriguing storyline but is held back by outdated mechanics and lack of waypoints. 7.5/10.
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CrowdStrike launches Falcon for Insurability to aid cyber insurers

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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cybersecurity
CrowdStrike's new Falcon for Insurability initiative aims to lower underwriting risks for cyber insurers and enhance organisations' cyber resilience using AI-powered defences.
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DaVinci Resolve 19 integrates Snapdragon X Elite processor

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Blackmagic Design's DaVinci Resolve 19 now supports Qualcomm's Snapdragon X Elite, promising up to 4.7 times faster AI performance and over 100 new features for video editing.
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Australians sceptical about digital content reliability says study

Fri, 7th Jun 2024
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Adobe's latest study reveals 77% of ANZ consumers struggle to verify online content's trustworthiness, impacting media consumption and election integrity.