About Imee
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.
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Report reveals lag in disclosure of ransomware attacks in 2023
Thu, 15th Aug 2024
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edutech
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ransomware
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healthtech
A new Silobreaker report reveals that over 50% of ransomware victims delay disclosure until public exposure, with some never acknowledging attacks at all.
Thrive Learning promotes Cassie Gasson to Co-CEO role
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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cartech
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volvo
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branding
Thrive Learning names Cassie Gasson as Co-CEO alongside founder Sean Reddington, marking a notable shift in leadership for the flourishing learning tech firm.
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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crm
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cx
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martech
Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.
Claroty names Tim Mackie VP of worldwide channels & alliances
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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physical security
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ai security
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cybersecurity
Claroty appoints Tim Mackie as Vice President of Worldwide Channels and Alliances, enhancing its global channel ecosystem with his 25+ years of strategic IT experience.
E-commerce soars in Australia & NZ amid rising data concerns
Tue, 13th Aug 2024
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martech
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personalisation
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cdp
Online shopping dominates in Australia and New Zealand, with 83% of Aussies and 77% of Kiwis shopping online monthly, notes the 2024 Ecommerce Report released by IAB Australia and Pureprofile.
Acronis appoints Andrea Martin to boost NZ & Pacific presence
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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data protection
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edr
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xdr
Acronis appoints Andrea Martin as Strategic Account Executive for New Zealand and the Pacific Islands, aiming to enhance local MSP support amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
Discovery Consulting names Gallagher as new CEO & expands services
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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digital transformation
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hcm
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procurement
Discovery Consulting names Rod Gallagher as CEO, expands services to support SAP RISE, aiming to enhance business efficiency and digital transformation.
Tatum Crisp appointed first female president of ISACA Auckland
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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pwc
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leadership
ISACA’s Auckland Chapter appoints Tatum Crisp as its first female president, highlighting a pivotal move toward diversity and leadership excellence in IT governance.
Australian hospitality sector embraces AI to enhance efficiency
Mon, 12th Aug 2024
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data analytics
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martech
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personalisation
Australian hospitality businesses are turning to AI and automation, with 85% using these technologies to enhance efficiency and guest experiences, notes SevenRooms report.
Shona Petley promoted to CFO at Ascertus
Sun, 11th Aug 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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guidance
Ascertus promotes Shona Petley to CFO, tasking her with strategic financial oversight as the document management firm bolsters its growth in the UK and Europe.
Commonwealth & SAS partner to boost AI skills with USD $10m
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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it training
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data analytics
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digital transformation
The Commonwealth Secretariat partners with SAS to launch a USD $10 million initiative to enhance AI skills across Commonwealth countries, targeting 10,000 students and educators.
Victoria awards Mandalay Venture Partners AUD $300,000 grant
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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queensland government
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victorian government
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launchvic
Mandalay Venture Partners has secured an AUD $300k grant from the Victorian Government to enhance the state's agtech sector, part of a broader AUD $2.4m initiative.
Australian startups to vie for tech innovator title in Sydney
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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disruption
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volution
Five Australian tech startups will vie for the KPMG Australian Tech Innovator 2024 title in Sydney, with the winner advancing to the global finals in Lisbon.
Binance Australia report highlights high crypto market volatility
Fri, 9th Aug 2024
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
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bitcoin
Binance Australia's latest report reveals a 6.1% rise in crypto market capitalisation in July followed by a 20% dip in August, highlighting market volatility.
New CFO for Zempler Bank as it rebrands from Cashplus
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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fintech
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cfo
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capital management
Dominic Wade joins newly rebranded Zempler Bank as CFO and Executive Director, bringing two decades of financial expertise from Alba Bank, Unity Trust Bank, and NatWest.
Rippling launches custom course builder tool for Aussie firms
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cybersecurity
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productivity
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development
Rippling unveils a custom course builder tool to elevate L&D for Australian businesses, aiming to streamline tailored training and boost productivity.
SentinelOne & Intezer join forces to tackle Rust malware
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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malware
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cybersecurity
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sentinelone
SentinelOne and Intezer have teamed up to tackle the complexities of Rust malware, unveiling Project 0xA11C at Black Hat 2024 to aid cybersecurity efforts.
NTT DATA appoints David McKeering as new ANZ CEO
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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partner programmes
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ai
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cybersecurity
NTT DATA names David McKeering as new ANZ CEO amid a USD $30 billion merger, aiming to boost regional growth and drive innovation in Australia and New Zealand.
Milestone Systems expands APAC presence with new experience centre
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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edutech
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data protection
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surveillance
Milestone Systems has launched its most interactive Experience Centre in Melbourne’s Mulgrave, boosting its APAC presence with cutting-edge video tech solutions.
Kudosity announces strategic partnerships with Ortto & MoEngage
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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cx
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martech
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integration
Kudosity partners with Ortto and MoEngage to elevate its SMS platform, promising seamless integration and boosted capabilities for customer communication.