About Tom
Tom Raynel
Managing Editor
With a passion for Politics, Sport & Technology, Tom is always finding something new to invest his time in. Whenever he is not at work, he is diving into the news or watching whatever sport he can. Now living in the city, you can find him trying out new experiences and getting to know his new surroundings.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.
Stories by Tom - Page 6
Australian firms struggle to understand CISO role, says Fastly
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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fintech
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financial systems
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cybersecurity
A recent survey by Fastly reveals 81% of Australian businesses have a CISO role, but there remains significant confusion around the role's responsibilities and value.
GapMaps launches premium POI and demographic datasets on AWS
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
GapMaps enhances global location strategies with the launch of its premium POI and demographics datasets on the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Data Exchange platform.
Industrial sector sees 17% drop in ransomware attacks in Q1 2024
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
New research from cybersecurity firm Dragos spotlights a 17% drop in Q1 2024 industrial sector ransomware attacks due to law enforcement action.
DigiCert hits record growth & patent filings in FY2024
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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quantum computing
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productivity
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digicert
Fuelled by surging global demand for Digital Trust, DigiCert reports record growth for FY2024; achieving the highest quarterly bookings in its history.
Wavelink crowned as Fortinet's top distributor in APAC & Australia
Thu, 2nd May 2024
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casb
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sase
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secops
Wavelink retains its title as the Asia-Pacific and Australia Distributor of the Year at the Fortinet Partner of the Year Awards for the third consecutive year.
ConnectWise integrates with Microsoft Defender to support MSPs
Wed, 1st May 2024
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endpoint protection
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soc
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edr
ConnectWise integrates Microsoft Defender for Business into its platforms, aiming to automate threat response and boost cybersecurity for managed service providers (MSPs).
Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes
Wed, 1st May 2024
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.
Kaseya 365 launch set to shake up IT management industry
Wed, 1st May 2024
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endpoint protection
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edr
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cybersecurity
Kaseya launches its innovative subscription service Kaseya 365, set to significantly enhance the operation and profitability of managed service providers.
Amazon Q's AI increases business productivity by almost 50%
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Amazon Web Services launches Amazon Q, an AI assistant designed to boost employee productivity by up to 49%, as businesses continue to adopt digital transformation.
Ransomware attack costs on Australian firms soar, reveals Sophos
Wed, 1st May 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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network security
Ransomware attacks on Australian businesses drop by 14%, yet the financial fallout escalates, with average ransom payments seeing a staggering 297% surge.
IoT Analytics unveils six key trends in edge AI at Embedded World 2024
Wed, 1st May 2024
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robots
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edge computing
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healthtech
Hamburg's IoT Analytics reveals six key developments dominating the edge AI sector, following their thorough analysis at the Embedded World 2024 Event.
Jade Software Corporation sees revenue increase 12.4%
Wed, 1st May 2024
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digital transformation
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jade software
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financial results
Jade Software Corporation reports a 12.4% increase in annual revenue to NZD $45.7m, while total comprehensive income surged by 271.5% in 2023.
Samsung Electronics NZ sees 37.4% increase in net profit
Wed, 1st May 2024
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samsung
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kpmg
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financial results
Samsung Electronics New Zealand sees a 37.4% rise in net profit for the year 2023 despite a slight drop in revenue and cash equivalents.
Hewlett-Packard New Zealand sees net profit for year decline 76.1%
Wed, 1st May 2024
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hpe
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financial results
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report
Despite Hewlett-Packard New Zealand's gross profit seeing a 7.5% increase to NZD $28.7M in 2023, it faced a significant 76.1% fall in net profit.
Exclusive: How ProHance is striving ahead in workforce analytics
Wed, 1st May 2024
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customers
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services
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expansion
ProHance, a rising star in workforce analytics, has demonstrated resiliency amid COVID-19, by helping global businesses optimise remote operations.
Exclusive: Insights from Yubico on World Password Day
Wed, 1st May 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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passwordless
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cybersecurity
Ahead of World Password Day, Yubico's Regional VP, Geoff Schomburgk discusses the firm's global impact on cybersecurity and its move towards pioneering passwordless solutions.
Bitwarden reveals concerning password security habits in UK
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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passwords
A recent Bitwarden survey reveals concerning password security habits in the UK, with 63% of residents relying on memory, posing significant cybersecurity risks.
STACK Infrastructure plans 220MW tech campus in Dallas
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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ai
STACK Infrastructure reveals plans for a 220MW technology campus in Dallas, underlining its dedication to fulfilling rising tech infrastructure demand globally.
Dematic to showcase automation solutions at CeMAT in Singapore
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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supply chain
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modernisation
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oem
Dematic will showcase its latest solutions at CeMAT South East Asia 2024, amid growing regional demand for cost-effective automation.
Equinix unveils 2023 sustainability report, focus on ESG
Tue, 30th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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supply chain
Equinix reveals its 2023 sustainability report, detailing ESG achievements and reiterating its goal for 100% renewable energy by 2030 amid heightened global data needs.