About Zach
Zach Thompson
News Editor
Zach has experience with filmmaking, magazine writing, and a curiosity about the world and the stories of the people around him. He is accustomed to the city life, but likes to get away to visit family when he can. Zach loves to create and when he is not in the office, he is usually drawing, writing fiction stories, or watching a movie.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Zach - Page 19
Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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e-commerce
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customers
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synergy
New Zealand's Mighty Ape appoints Gracie MacKinlay as Chief Gorilla, with founder Simon Barton moving into the role of CFO and mentoring MacKinlay.
EOS appoints Shane Geisler as chief information officer
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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modernisation
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job moves
EOS Group appoints Shane Geisler as inaugural CIO, bringing over 15 years of expertise in leading secure and cost-effective ICT systems.
Elsewhere Partners adds top leaders to team
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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lps
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fundraising
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job moves
Elsewhere Partners hires Hannah Johnson as Chief Talent Officer and Sean McDonell as Head of Investor Relations to advance their operating advisor network.
Dortronics appoints Skip Burnham as national sales manager
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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resellers
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job moves
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dortronics
Dortronics Systems' Skip Burnham has been promoted to national sales manager, tasked with coordinating sales activities and building partnerships.
Airwallex, Xero extend partnership with easier invoice payments
Fri, 10th Jun 2022
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Airwallex has partnered with Xero to release a new payment link integration for Australian businesses, making invoice reception easier and faster.
Dragos launches cybersecurity resource for industrial assets
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
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security posture
Dragos has launched a cybersecurity resource for industrial asset owners and operators, aimed at reducing OT risk and improving security.
41% of Aussie businesses have endured a ransomware attack
Thu, 9th Jun 2022
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malware
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edutech
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ransomware
41% of small businesses have experienced a ransomware attack, according to a study by Software Advice. 27% of those targeted have paid the ransom.
Mandiant launches digital risk protection offering
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Mandiant has launched a digital risk protection offering that allows security leaders to proactively mitigate threats before they disrupt business operations.
Micro Focus unveils Data Center Automation for SaaS delivery
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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saas
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rpa
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supply chain
MicroFocus has launched Data Center Automation for SaaS delivery, providing cost-effective vulnerability risk and compliance management.
Absolute Software and BlackBerry partner for self-healing
Wed, 8th Jun 2022
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data protection
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partner programmes
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rpa
Absolute Software has partnered with BlackBerry to allow joint customers to combine CylancePROTECT with its Application Persistence capabilities.
Mandiant, Interos offer advanced insights in new partnership
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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advanced persistent threat protection
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partner programmes
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supply chain
Mandiant and Interos team up to provide advanced insights to defend businesses against cyber attacks and supply chain threats.
Lookout adds security offerings with SaferPass acquisition
Tue, 7th Jun 2022
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data protection
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data analytics
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martech
Lookout expands security offerings with the acquisition of password management company SaferPass, aiming to provide customers with proactive protection.
PPDS appoints Adam Coleman, Mitch Rosenberg & Jeff Handis as AV professionals
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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digital signage
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system integrators
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pro av
AV company PPDS appoints three professionals to drive awareness and business opportunities for Philips' LED and LCD displays in North America.
Kinly appoints Tom Martin as CEO
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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support
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leadership
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expansion
Kinly, a leading video collaboration services provider, has appointed Tom Martin as its new CEO to further develop the company's impressive growth.
QBE Insurance Group appoints Christopher Bannocks as group chief data officer
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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bi
QBE, the global insurer, appoints Christopher Bannocks as Group Chief Data Officer to define and implement company's data strategy and agenda.
Farmbot appoints Fabien Ruffin as chief technology officer
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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cto
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r&d
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farming
Farmbot, the agricultural technology company, has appointed Fabien Ruffin as CTO to develop and improve Farmbot's monitoring solutions for farmers.
Devoli appoints William Graham as sales director
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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voice
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job moves
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devoli
William Graham joined Devoli as sales director. The company provides network automation tools and services to Australasia for better efficiency.
VikingCloud appoints Tracey Luehring as chief financial officer
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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partner programmes
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m&a
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jll
VikingCloud names Tracey Luehring as their new CFO, bringing extensive experience in financial and transformation management to drive growth strategy.
ConnectWise appoints Todd Hale & Ciaran Chu as Control chief information officer & general manager
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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digital transformation
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leadership
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engineering
ConnectWise, the software management company, has appointed Todd Hale as CIO and Ciaran Chu as GM, focusing on developing innovation & user experience.
Brightcove Inc appoints David Beck as chief strategy & corporate development officer
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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strategy
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brightcove
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job moves
David Beck appointed as Brightcove's first Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer to lead business development and expansion strategies.