Global Stories

New research finds alarming jump in phishing attacks

There has been alarming advances in the scale and sophistication of phishing attacks perpetrated by the adversary against organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021

Phishing

Attacks in phishing emails with business, IT and HR focus becoming increasingly dangerous

Phishing attacks targeting businesses, IT, and HR are increasingly dangerous, warns new research by security firm KnowBe4.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021

Malware

CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution

CrowdStrike is set to acquire SecureCircle, aiming to enhance zero trust data protection and control how data is accessed and shared.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021

Security Information and Event Management

Splunk launches 'partnerverse' programme to empower partners globally

Splunk has launched its Splunk Partnerverse Program, providing a badge system to showcase partner expertise and joint success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge

Forcepoint to acquire Bitglass, integrating its cloud-native SSE platform into its cybersecurity offerings. Read more here.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

Hyperscale

Equinix strikes $769m deal to develop xScale data centers in Australia

The limited liability partnership between Equinix and PGIM Real Estate will bring about the launch of the SY9x and SY10x data centers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Oct 2021

DevOps

CrowdStrike brings 'observability to everyone' with Humio release

CrowdStrike has launched Humio Community Edition, allowing users to access its streaming observability capabilities for free.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Oct 2021

Microsoft

rhipe's acquisition deal with Crayon now legally effective

As part of the deal, Crayon will acquire all of the shares in rhipe upon implementation of the Scheme — expected to be 3 November.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021

DataCentre infrastructure

Business leaders struggle with decision to keep or ditch early cloud investments

Business leaders are grappling with the decision to keep or abandon their early cloud investments, according to a report by CloudBolt Software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Oct 2021

Automation

Automation the secret to hyper growth

ActiveCampaign's growth is driven by helping companies create personalized experiences at scale using automation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Cloud Access Security Broker

Versa Networks appoints its first CFO

Versa Networks has appointed Lalit Kumar as its first CFO. Kumar will be responsible for developing the company's financial infrastructure and processes.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Oct 2021

Ivanti

Ivanti announces new CEO and board members

Jeff Abbott has been appointed as chief executive officer after serving as Ivanti's president since January 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Oct 2021

Malware

Akamai acquires Guardicore to expand zero trust portfolio

Akamai Technologies is set to acquire Guardicore for around $600m, adding micro-segmentation capabilities to its zero trust security portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Oct 2021

Unified Communications

NTT strengthens strategic alliance with Microsoft

NTT has announced the next phase of its strategic alliance with Microsoft, helping bring carrier-grade telephony and support to 39 countries. .

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Sep 2021

Cybersecurity

Secureworks appoints Wendy Thomas as president and CEO

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Sep 2021

Public Cloud

Security experts weigh in on Microsoft Azure security holes

The vulnerabilities currently putting Azure customers at risk are just the latest in a staggering number of crippling threats in internet software.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Sep 2021

Hybrid & Remote Work

Snobal launches VR collaboration app for remote working and studying

Snobal launches Sphere, its VR collaboration app for remote and hybrid working, allowing users to meet, discuss and present in VR.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Sep 2021

Sitecore

Sitecore continues $1.2bn growth plan with Reflektion acquisition

Sitecore has acquired Reflektion, an AI-powered digital search platform, to enhance its ability to convert shoppers into buyers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Sep 2021

Stories from Other Regions

Gaming

Weta Digital sells technology division for $2.3b to US firm

Unity, which produces software for game developers and digital artists, has agreed to acquire the studio's tools, pipeline of work, technology and 275 staff.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021