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Globalization Partners raises $200m to extend reach into 'virtually untapped' remote HR market

Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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HR tech firm Globalization Partners has raised $200 million in a capital raise led by Vista Credit Partners, boosting its market value to $4.2 billion.
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Aussie's Veyor raises $4 million in equity, plans to double workforce

Wed, 12th Jan 2022
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Australian firm Veyor raises over $4m in equity capital, attracting interest from construction industry heavyweights.
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6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021

Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
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Interview: Blacklock Security pioneers pentesting as a service in Asia Pacific

Mon, 13th Sep 2021
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We spoke to Blacklock's Nilesh Kapoor about Blacklock, a startup that is making waves in the penetration testing as a service space.
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Imprivata extends PAM capabilities with Xton acquisition

Tue, 20th Jul 2021
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Imprivata acquires Xton Technologies, enhancing its digital identity solutions with privileged access management capabilities.
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ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

Thu, 10th Jun 2021
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ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.
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NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

Thu, 20th May 2021
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US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.
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Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023

Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
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Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.
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Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.
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F5 Networks completes Volterra acquisition

Tue, 26th Jan 2021
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F5 Networks completes its $500m acquisition of Volterra, aiming to create an edge platform for enterprises and service providers.
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Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree

Wed, 13th Jan 2021
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German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.
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Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Tue, 5th Jan 2021
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Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.
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Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse

Wed, 30th Dec 2020
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Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.
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1touch.io launches channel partner programme

Wed, 11th Nov 2020
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Offers a scalable data discovery, management and governance platform that automatically discovers hidden sensitive data.
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How the best tech deals get done using tech

Fri, 30th Oct 2020
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Venture capital (VC) is a massive global industry, with record funding for startups, but tech isn't usually a factor. That's starting to change.
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Alkira raises $54m to expand cloud networking IaaS exchanges

Thu, 15th Oct 2020
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The Alkira team of Amir and Atif Khan have a strong track record and approach to network cloud that could be 'more disruptive than SD-WAN'.
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NordVPN upgrades infrastructure with launch of colocated servers

Fri, 9th Oct 2020
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NordVPN enhances security with the deployment of colocated servers, offering users increased privacy and ownership control.
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Auth0 launches social impact platform & joins Pledge 1% movement

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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Auth0 has launched a new social impact platform that aims to provide secure access for nonprofit organisations and social enterprises.
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HackerOne hits $100M milestone with bug bounties

Thu, 28th May 2020
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HackerOne's ethical hackers have collectively earned USD $100M in bug bounties, marking a significant milestone in combating global cybersecurity threats.
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Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.