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DXC Technology has chosen Kylie Watson, a seasoned cybersecurity specialist, as the Security Head for Australia and New Zealand, poised to empower their clients against intensifying cyber threats.

Rippling, the US-based workforce management giant, has launched in Australia, marking the initiation of a multi-year investment strategy in the ever-growing Asia-Pacific region.

New report by cybersecurity firm BlueVoyant identifies worrying advances in cyber threats and urges increased business vigilance. The emerging trends include AI-aided phishing and online ad exploitation.

Cybermindz.org has unveiled CISOSupport, an innovative initiative aimed at tackling the high rate of job burnout among cybersecurity leaders by providing tailored mental health support.

Equinix signs its first-ever Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in the Asia-Pacific region with TagEnergy, marking a crucial step in expanding renewable energy.

'ResumeLooters' cybercrime campaign compromises 65 businesses in Asia-Pacific, exploiting weaknesses in job search and retail sites to steal and sell personal data of over 2 million individuals.

Aiming to enhance Australia's technological competitiveness globally, The Employee Mobility Institute (TEMI) partners with Workia to foster adoption of new automation tech at local firms.

Konica Minolta boosts its Australia and New Zealand divisions with the strategic appointment of tech industry veteran, Melissa Dempsey, as Chief Marketing Officer.

Australian start-up SourseAI partners with South African telecoms innovator Melon Mobile, expanding its global reach, following recent Series A funding.

Operation Synergia shutdown hundreds of malicious servers, thanks to cybersecurity firm Group-IB and INTERPOL.

Following her release, convicted murderer Gypsy Rose Blanchard has gained a huge following on Instagram, with an impressive 9.8% engagement rate and an estimated media value of up to $3.5m.

SaaS security firm, AppOmni, addresses growing APAC demand for advanced security measures with a new Sydney data centre, hosted by Google Cloud Platform aiming to meet Australia's data sovereignty regulations.

CIBC Innovation Banking funds global legal software firm Actionstep's acquisition of Soluno, marking a pivotal investment in digitalising legal firm workflows.

FedEx Express brought festive joy across the Asia Pacific, Middle East, and Africa, gathering over 8,000 kg of supplies during their Purple Tote Campaign, offering aid to over 30 NGOs and around 2,400 beneficiaries.

The eco-digital economy, marrying sustainability with digital progression, is set to swell from $16.6tn to around $33tn by 2028, a 15% CAGR, says a Capgemini/Harvard report.

The dynamic world of loyalty is rapidly evolving, reshaped by technology, consumer behaviour, and a quest for authenticity. Australian Loyalty Association experts offer firsthand insights into this transformation.

Telstra International, Google, and APTelecom are joining forces to boost Pacific connectivity with two new intra-Pacific cables, Bulikula and Halaihai, via the Central Pacific Connect initiative.

Australian company, Komo Technologies, welcomes accomplished marketing specialist Simon Rollenbeck as its new Head of Marketing to bolster growth strategy and customer engagement.

Cybersecurity threats are escalating for Australian small businesses, with 71% viewing it as a major risk, says a global study by McAfee and Dell Technologies.

Leaseweb, a cloud services provider, rolls out its Multi-CDN technology in Asia Pacific, enhancing content delivery performance and slashing latency for sectors including Media, SaaS, Gaming and more.