Asia Pacific Japan (APJ) stories
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Traceable AI partners with AWS to boost API security deployment
2 days ago
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procurement
Traceable AI and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announce a strategic collaboration to enhance API security in cloud-native environments through AWS Marketplace integration, tackling rising API-based threats.
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Proofpoint appoints Nelson Soon to VP role in Asia Pacific & Japan
Last week
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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singapore
Proofpoint names Nelson Soon as VP of Channels and Alliances for APJ, highlighting commitment to channel strategy and partner ecosystem expansion amidst rising cybersecurity demands.
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Swimlane & Macnica partner to expand Turbine in APJ & META regions
Last week
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cloud security
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iot security
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siem
Swimlane partners with Macnica to boost adoption of AI-powered Turbine across APJ and META regions, aiming to tackle cybersecurity challenges with advanced automation.
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Cyber threats surge in gaming industry through 2024
Last month
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advanced persistent threat protection
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akamai
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security vulnerabilities
Akamai’s data shows a surge in cyber threats aimed at the gaming industry in 2024, with bot activity, web attacks, and DDoS attacks reaching record highs.
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Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable for AWS security boost
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cloud security
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hyperscale
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cybersecurity
Global Fashion Group partners with Tenable to enhance AWS cloud security, adopting zero-trust measures and improving vulnerability management in ANZ, LATAM, and SEA.
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Exclusive: Cohesity's Greg Statton discusses the key to customer success
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malware
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data protection
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ransomware
Cohesity has revealed its secret behind customer success: leveraging AI to revolutionise data management and cybersecurity, ensuring cyber resilience.
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Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to expand in Philippines
Thu, 1st Aug 2024
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iot
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edr
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personal computing devices
Hexnode partners with Wordtext Systems to bolster distribution of its UEM solutions in the Philippines, tapping into the region's BPO and IT infrastructure.
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Akamai report reveals 65% rise in API & app attacks in APJ
Wed, 31st Jul 2024
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application security
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cybersecurity
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japan
Akamai's latest report reveals a 65% hike in web attacks on APIs and applications in APJ, peaking in June 2024 with 4.8 billion incidents.
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Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of sales for EMEA & APJ regions
Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
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japan
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leadership
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resellers
Hexnode appoints Tim Bell as VP of Sales for EMEA and APJ regions, leveraging his 24 years of tech sales leadership to enhance market presence and drive growth.
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APAC eCommerce businesses facing major bot threats
Fri, 5th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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asia pacific
Akamai's State of the Internet report reveals 42% of web traffic is bot-driven, with 65% being malicious, posing severe risks to the eCommerce sector.
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Peter Marelas appointed as New Relic Field CTO for APJ
Thu, 4th Jul 2024
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data science
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japan
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emc
New Relic has named Peter Marelas as Field CTO for APJ, leveraging his 25 years of tech expertise to enhance customer engagement and promote observability solutions.
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Exclusive: Smartsheet's VP talks all things AI and expansion
Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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nz
Smartsheet's VP for APJ, Nigel Mendonca, has revealed the company's AI innovations and expansion strategies, bridging global work management gaps.
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EMEA overtakes North America as top DDoS target, says Akamai
Tue, 4th Jun 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cyber threats
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russia
For the first time in five years, EMEA has overtaken North America as the prime target for DDoS attacks, with the UK suffering 26% of the assaults.
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Exclusive: How Entrust is protecting digital identities
Wed, 15th May 2024
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data protection
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
Entrust, serving 10,000 customers globally, fortifies digital identities and combats fraud through AI innovations, robust data privacy and bespoke hybrid work solutions.
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Akamai Technologies unveils Guardicore platform for improved network security
Wed, 1st May 2024
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ransomware
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hybrid cloud
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firewalls
Akamai Technologies introduces the Guardicore platform, an AI-integrated security solution featuring Zero Trust Network Access and microsegmentation, proffering advanced protection against ransomware and bolstering compliance and hybrid security.
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APJ manufacturers face mounting API cyber threat, says Akamai
Tue, 26th Mar 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Akamai's latest SOTI report reveals almost 15% of 2023 web attacks in the APJ region targeted APIs, particularly hitting manufacturers.
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Versent named APJ Partner of the Year by Ping Identity
Mon, 25th Mar 2024
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ping identity
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awards
Versent recognised by Ping Identity as APJ Partner of the Year 2023, in tribute to its dedication to enhancing digital experiences and addressing complex business challenges.
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LogRhythm appoints Joanne Wong as Interim Chief Marketing Officer
Wed, 6th Mar 2024
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partner programmes
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siem
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logrhythm
Leading security solutions provider, LogRhythm, welcomes seasoned professional Joanne Wong as its Interim Chief Marketing Officer, bolstering its commitment to diversity and gender equality.
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John Milionis steps in as Channel Sales Director at Fortinet Australia
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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casb
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cybersecurity
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forcepoint
John Milionis has been appointed as the new Channel Sales Director of Fortinet Australia, bringing his extensive experience in the technology sector to enhance cybersecurity and outcomes for partners and customers.
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SonicWall honours top partners in annual cybersecurity awards
Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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japan
In their annual Partner Awards, cybersecurity company SonicWall celebrates its standout partners and distributors for their crucial role in shielding customers from complex, ever-evolving cyber threats.