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Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ
Hyperscale

Upwind Expands to Sydney: Real Time Cloud Security for APJ

The Sydney move follows a USD $250 million funding round as the cloud security firm bets on real-time protection for fast-growing AI workloads.

By Anthony Caruana • 4 min read • Last month
Qualtrics names Act XM top APJ partner in debut awards
Digital Transformation

Qualtrics names Act XM top APJ partner in debut awards

Qualtrics crowns Act XM top Asia Pacific Japan partner as it launches inaugural global Partner of the Year Awards across five categories.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Dell predicts surge in agentic & sovereign AI in APAC
Data Protection

Dell predicts surge in agentic & sovereign AI in APAC

Dell forecasts APAC shift from AI pilots to agentic and sovereign platforms, with tighter governance and large-scale production rollouts.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift
Firewalls

Exclusive: Netskope's Tony Burnside on why AI guardrails are vital for security shift

Netskope's APJ chief Tony Burnside warns AI guardrails and network control are crucial as cyber threats rise with cloud and AI use surging globally.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

SonicWall unveils Elevate 2025 roadshow for global partners

SonicWall launches Elevate 2025, a global roadshow visiting 25 cities to engage partners with new cybersecurity tech and growth opportunities.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ
Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive: AI drives new cyber threats & resilience strategies in APJ

AI adoption in Asia-Pacific fuels cyber threats as businesses ramp up defences amid growing use of AI-powered cyberattacks and regulatory changes.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Jul 2025
Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth
Software-as-a-Service

Datadog appoints Adrian Towsey to drive APJ commercial growth

Datadog names Adrian Towsey as VP of Commercial Sales for APJ to boost growth amid rising cloud and AI tech demand in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive
Digital Transformation

Nicola Gerber appointed Fastly Vice President for APJ growth drive

Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President for Asia Pacific and Japan to spearhead growth and boost adoption of its edge cloud platform in the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles
Artificial Intelligence

AI & automation boost value of retail analysts amid old hurdles

AI and automation boost retail analysts' roles and job satisfaction, but outdated data methods still hinder full benefits, says new Alteryx report.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Jun 2025
Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust
Smart Cities

Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts
Data Protection

AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region
Data Protection

Okta names Mike Reddie to lead Australia & New Zealand region

Okta has named Mike Reddie as VP and GM for Australia and New Zealand to lead growth and enhance cybersecurity amid rising AI threats.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 15th May 2025
NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer to lead EMEA & APJ expansion
Risk & Compliance

NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer to lead EMEA & APJ expansion

NAVEX appoints Yuval Grauer as International EVP to spearhead expansion across EMEA and APJ, reinforcing its global compliance growth strategy.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand
Customer Experience

AI transforms online shopping in Australia & New Zealand

Retailers in Australia and New Zealand are adopting AI strategies, leveraging Snowflake's Data Cloud to enhance customer experiences and streamline operations.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat
EduTech

Data analysts see AI as career growth, not a threat

Research from Alteryx reveals that while 94% of data analysts see their roles becoming more strategic, 76% still rely on spreadsheets for data tasks.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2025
Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture
Human Capital Management

Anna Volkova joins HiBob to lead people & culture

HiBob has appointed Anna Volkova as Head of People and Culture for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to enhance its people-focused culture in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region
Data Analytics

Maurizio Garavello named Senior VP for Qlik in APJ region

Maurizio Garavello has been appointed Senior Vice President for Asia Pacific & Japan at Qlik, set to enhance AI-driven innovation and customer relations.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025

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