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SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
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RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
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Carbon Black adds 9 new partners to its 'Integration Network'

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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CbIN represents organisations that have used Carbon Black's open APIs to build integrations designed to benefit the entire security community.
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Ticketmaster breached: here's what seven security experts had to say

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ticketmaster has suffered a breach that affects 5% of its global customer base, here's what the experts had to say on the incident.
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Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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fraud
IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.
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Dimension data acquires majority stake in e2y to bolster digital commerce play

Mon, 25th Jun 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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partner programmes
According to DiData, the acquisition will provide a complementary set of skills to the company's core value proposition.
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Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Intel's board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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Crowdstrike raises a massive $200 million in latest funding round

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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CrowdStrike secures Series E funding of USD $200 million, boosting its valuation past USD $3 billion. The funds will drive global expansion and tech innovation.
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LogRhythm promotes from within for APAC sales director role

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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LogRhythm has promoted Simon Howe to APAC sales director, leveraging his 20 years of IT industry experience to bolster the company's regional market presence.
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Superloop acquires SkyMesh broadband customers in $1.5 million deal

Tue, 12th Jun 2018
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The new deal will add over 10,000 broadband subscribers to Superbb, the newly formed retail broadband division of Superloop.
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Commvault and Alibaba Cloud Join Forces to foster digital transformation initiatives

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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Commvault and Alibaba Cloud say the offerings are designed to enable businesses to make their move to the cloud with greater ease and security.
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TIBCO acquires cloud integration provider Scribe Software

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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digital transformation
TIBCO says the acquisition will allow them to deliver a single solution to address a wide range of integration scenarios.
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Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything

Thu, 24th May 2018
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endpoint protection
Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
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Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Mon, 21st May 2018
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Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.
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AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData

Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
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HPE acquires software-defined startup Plexxi in hybrid-cloud push

Wed, 16th May 2018
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
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dc
HPE acquires US startup Plexxi, enhancing its software-defined networking to deliver a cloud-like experience in the data centre, boosting hybrid IT efforts.
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CyberArk brings machine identity to Red Hat OpenShift with Conjur Enterprise

Thu, 10th May 2018
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devops
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apm
The company says that my running on the OpenShift platform, Conjur Enterprise can help simplify DevOps secrets management.
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THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

Tue, 8th May 2018
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surveillance
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biometrics
The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.
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Exclusive interview: SailPoint on identity governance and Okta

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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Sailpoint chief strategy officer and Co-founder Kevin Cunningham gives his perception on the market and expands on two recent announcements.
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Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The company says the addition of the three vendors will strengthen its position as a complete solution provider for the AV market.