Global Stories

Barbara Larson joins SentinelOne as Chief Financial Officer

SentinelOne appoints Barbara Larson as CFO to spearhead global financial operations. With over 25 years of SaaS expertise, Larson aims to bolster growth and profitability.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

Cloud Access Security Broker

Westcon-Comstor expands Broadcom partnership in APAC region

Westcon-Comstor has been named an inaugural Catalyst Partner under Broadcom's Enterprise Security Group, securing sole APAC distribution rights for Symantec and Carbon Black.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2024

Network Infrastructure

Broadcom announces key updates to software-defined edge portfolio

Broadcom enhances VMware VeloCloud with Fixed Wireless Access and satellite support, aiming to boost Edge AI workload deployment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Adlumin appoints Vikram Ramesh as new Chief Marketing Officer

Adlumin appoints Vikram Ramesh as Chief Marketing Officer. Ramesh to lead global marketing amidst rapid growth, bringing expertise from Google, Mandiant, and Entrust.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Application Security

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024

Generative AI

AI Appreciation Day: Q&A with Andrew Gunnis

Andrew Gunnis, Co-Founder of GPTStrategic, explains the significance of AI Appreciation Day, highlighting both the opportunities and obstacles in AI development.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024

Quantum Computing

DigiCert recruits seasoned CMO Atri Chatterjee in quest for $1bn revenue

Digital trust leader DigiCert bolsters executive leadership with new CMO Atri Chatterjee, adding to its ambitious drive to reach over $1bn in annual recurring revenue.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Apr 2024

Security Information and Event Management

ExtraHop hires Simon Howe, eyes expansion in Australia & NZ

ExtraHop appoints Simon Howe as Area VP for ANZ, marking a noteworthy move in their Asia Pacific expansion strategy, following a recent securement of $100M growth capital.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Apr 2024

Cloud Access Security Broker

Westcon-Comstor expands cybersecurity partnership with Broadcom in APAC

Westcon-Comstor extends its exclusive Broadcom cybersecurity partnership to Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand, advancing growth and recurring revenues for APAC channel partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024

Digital Transformation

Konica Minolta appoints Melissa Dempsey as new Chief Marketing Officer

Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2024

Privileged Access Management

Delinea appoints Matt Bruun as VP for Northern Europe

Veteran sales leader Matt Bruun has been named Vice President (VP) for Northern Europe at privileged access management provider Delinea, set to enhance the company's regional presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2024

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop secures $100m in growth capital, expands executive team

ExtraHop secures $100m growth capital, bolsters executive team, and is poised for exponential growth in the expanding NDR market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2024

DevOps

CybExer's new partner program debuts with Soliton Systems alliance

CybExer Technologies launches partner program, starting with strategic partnership with Soliton Systems, aiming to bolster cybersecurity in Japan.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2023

Digital Transformation

Paessler Strengthens APAC Presence with Key appointments

The developer of the monitoring software Paessler PRTG, has appointed Tobias Jaenchen and Manuela Roth to drive its APAC expansion.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2023

Partner Programmes

Barracuda appoints Paul Crighton as Regional Sales Director

Barracuda Networks has appointed Paul Crighton as its new Regional Sales Director for Pacific Islands, Australia and New Zealand.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2023

AI Security

CrowdStrike appoints new VP for Asia Pacific & Japan

CrowdStrike appoints Geoff Swaine as new VP for Asia Pacific & Japan, responsible for driving growth and expansion of the company in the region.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Hyperscale

Freelancer appoints NEXTDC CEO Craig Scroggie as director

Freelancer has welcomed Craig Scroggie, NEXTDC CEO, as its new Non-Executive Director, starting 1 August 2024, aiming to leverage his ICT expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2024

Application Security

Should VMware customers be considering Plan B?

Uncertainty clouds VMware's future following its £61bn acquisition by Broadcom, forcing many clients to contemplate alternate measures amidst concerns of staff layoffs and price hikes.

By Sammy Zoghlami • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2024

Cybersecurity

Fran Rosch takes over as CEO of Imprivata from Gus Malezis

Fran Rosch assumes role as CEO of digital identity firm Imprivata, succeeding Gus Malezis from Jan 1, 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2023