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Netgear expands AV-over-IP skills training in APAC
Network Infrastructure

Netgear expands AV-over-IP skills training in APAC

Netgear broadens its free AV-over-IP training in APAC, adding courses from 12 tech brands to tackle the region's networking skills gap.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026
TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth
Partner Programmes

TP-Link appoints Ben Allcock to lead UK & Ireland B2B growth

TP-Link has named Ben Allcock Vice President - B2B for UK and Ireland to drive growth and lead its largest European B2B team focused on SMEs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
Matthew Brown appointed CFO as Tenable reshuffles top team
Partner Programmes

Matthew Brown appointed CFO as Tenable reshuffles top team

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO, replacing Steve Vintz who moves to Co-CEO, marking a strategic shift in leadership and growth focus.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Aug 2025
Netgear unveils new business strategy with AI & AV growth
Firewalls

Netgear unveils new business strategy with AI & AV growth

NETGEAR unveils a fresh strategy to deliver simple, scalable, secure networking solutions tailored for small and medium businesses, boosting growth prospects.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Netgear joins DPP to advance media & tech collaboration
Unified Communications

Netgear joins DPP to advance media & tech collaboration

NETGEAR has joined the DPP, aiming to enhance its role in next-gen content creation and distribution, leveraging its expertise in network technology.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Mar 2025
Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities
Malware

Bitdefender & Netgear report reveals major IoT vulnerabilities

Bitdefender and Netgear's new report reveals that 99.3% of IoT attacks exploit known vulnerabilities, highlighting the urgent need for timely updates and robust security measures.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2024
NETGEAR CEO Patrick Lo to retire, CJ Prober to succeed him
Unified Communications

NETGEAR CEO Patrick Lo to retire, CJ Prober to succeed him

NETGEAR's CEO of almost three decades, Patrick C.S. Lo, is set to retire, with successor Charles Prober taking over the helm from January 2024 while Lo continues as strategic advisor.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 4th Feb 2024
Claroty reveals five vulnerabilities in NETGEAR RAX30 routers
Internet of Things

Claroty reveals five vulnerabilities in NETGEAR RAX30 routers

Claroty's research arm, Team82, has disclosed five vulnerabilities in NETGEAR's RAX30 routers they discovered at the Pwn2Own Toronto hacking competition.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 19th May 2023
NETGEAR announces ANZ arrival of new Orbi 860 series
Wireless Networks

NETGEAR announces ANZ arrival of new Orbi 860 series

The new series follows the previous Orbi 850 series and joins its industry-leading WiFi 6 Whole Home Mesh WiFi portfolio.

By Tom Raynel • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023
Flashpoint finds Australia the sixth most targeted country for ransomware
Ransomware

Flashpoint finds Australia the sixth most targeted country for ransomware

A new report from risk intelligence firm Flashpoint has found that Australia was the sixth most targeted country in the world for ransomware attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2022
NETGEAR expands Australia and New Zealand portfolio with new access points
Unified Communications

NETGEAR expands Australia and New Zealand portfolio with new access points

NETGEAR has announced its new range of WiFi 6 Access points: WAX202, WAX206, WAX214 and WAX218, which are now available in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Dec 2021
NETGEAR's WiFi 6 wireless solutions deliver blazing fast internet — rain or shine
Network Infrastructure

NETGEAR's WiFi 6 wireless solutions deliver blazing fast internet — rain or shine

NETGEAR has designed separate access points for disparate scenarios, reflective of the diversification in business environments.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 17th May 2021
NETGEAR announces availability of next-gen WiFi 6 offerings for SMBs
Wireless Networks

NETGEAR announces availability of next-gen WiFi 6 offerings for SMBs

NETGEAR introduces new business WiFi with next-gen WiFi 6, offering faster speeds and increased capacity for SMBs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
10 things you didn't know about NETGEAR
Netgear

10 things you didn't know about NETGEAR

NETGEAR, known for its consumer solutions, is also a leader in SME networking. Here are 10 facts about the company.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift
Partner Programmes

Tenable appoints Matthew Brown as new CFO amid leadership shift

Tenable names Matthew Brown as CFO to drive growth, following Steve Vintz's move to joint CEO alongside Mark Thurmond.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Aug 2025
UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks
Firewalls

UK schools to benefit as GBP £25 million boosts digital networks

UK schools gain a GBP £25 million boost to digital networks as NETGEAR supports the Connect the Classroom initiative with AI-powered, secure solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jul 2025
Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market
EduTech

Netgear launches Total Solutions to boost Australia market

NETGEAR has launched Total NETGEAR Solutions in Australia, aiming to strengthen its market presence in the growing AV networking sector.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Dicker Data welcomes NETGEAR to list of distributors
Dicker Data

Dicker Data welcomes NETGEAR to list of distributors

Dicker Data will gain access to distribute the SMB and Professional AV range of switches along with home and gaming solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Mar 2023