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Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands
Data Protection

Privacy pros stressed by cuts & regulatory demands

A recent ISACA report reveals that privacy professionals face soaring stress levels due to budget cuts and regulatory pressures, with 63% feeling more stressed than five years ago.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass
DevOps

Tim Wintrip appointed CEO of Lemongrass

Tim Wintrip has been named CEO of Lemongrass, set to take office on 1 January 2025, succeeding Mike Rosenbloom who will join the Board.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer
Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone names Stuart Smith as new Chief Financial Officer

Wildstone has appointed Stuart Smith as its new Chief Financial Officer to oversee financial activities amid its international expansion efforts.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2024
Patrick Morley joins Bugcrowd board after Carbon Black success
AI Security

Patrick Morley joins Bugcrowd board after Carbon Black success

Patrick Morley, ex-CEO of Carbon Black, joins Bugcrowd's board as the company grows, securing USD $102 million funding and 130 new customers in 2024's first half.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2024
dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO
Payment Technologies

dLocal appoints ex-Mastercard exec Carlos Menendez as new COO

dLocal appoints Carlos Menendez as new COO, effective immediately, to drive its expansion in high-growth markets. Jacobo Singer remains COO until Dec 2024.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth
Enterprise Content Management

Umbraco appoints Mats Persson as new CEO amid rapid growth

Umbraco names Mats Persson as new CEO amidst rapid growth, aiming to scale its open-source CMS internationally, and build on impressive client roster.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2024
Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures
Firewalls

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E led by Google Ventures

Cribl secures USD $319 million in Series E funding, valuing the company at USD $3.5 billion, with Google Ventures leading the round and joining the board.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth
Marketing Technologies

Snowflake posts strong Q2 results with 30% revenue growth

Snowflake reports Q2 fiscal 2025 revenue of USD $868.8 million, a 29% YoY growth. Product revenue rose 30% to USD $829.3 million.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2024
Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth
Application Security

Inbal Shani joins Checkmarx board to drive strategic growth

Technology veteran Inbal Shani joins the Checkmarx Board of Directors, set to spearhead strategic growth and innovation in application security.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Sun, 18th Aug 2024
Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors
Customer Relationship Management

Zendesk appoints Lila Tretikov to board of directors

Zendesk appoints AI strategy expert Lila Tretikov to its Board of Directors, enhancing the company's focus on leveraging AI to boost customer experience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2024

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The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies
Data Protection

The role of the board in shaping resilient cybersecurity strategies

As cyber attacks rise dramatically, boards are urged to take an active role in shaping effective cybersecurity strategies to safeguard organisations.

By Mark Baker • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2025
Weebit Nano appoints Anne Templeman-Jones to board
Internet of Things

Weebit Nano appoints Anne Templeman-Jones to board

Weebit Nano has appointed Anne Templeman-Jones as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 January 2025, enhancing its board with her extensive expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2024
Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors
Cybersecurity

Network for Learning welcomes two new Board Directors

Network for Learning has appointed Tony Brennan and Deidre Shea as new directors, enhancing its Board with extensive education sector expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2024
Eric Friedman joins Litera board, strengthening legal tech
Legal technology

Eric Friedman joins Litera board, strengthening legal tech

Eric Friedman, former CEO of Skadden, is set to join Litera's Board of Directors in January 2025, bringing over 30 years of legal expertise.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
Is now the time to introduce creative directors to the board?
Unified Communications

Is now the time to introduce creative directors to the board?

As creativity gains importance in the workplace, the question arises: should Creative Directors be appointed to Boards to drive organisational success?.

By David O'Hearns • 5 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2024
Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term
Displays

Jamie Norton joins ISACA Board of Directors for 2024-2025 term

Jamie Norton, an Australian cybersecurity veteran, joins ISACA's Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 term, aiming to fortify global digital trust amidst growing cyber threats.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year
Ransomware

85% of UK organisations hit by ransomware in past year

A Semperis study found 85% of UK organisations suffered ransomware attacks in the last year, with 43% failing to recover their data post-payment.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jul 2024