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Splashtop, Leader partner on secure remote access push

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Splashtop taps Australian distributor Leader to push secure remote access and autonomous endpoint management for hybrid workforces.
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DroneShield names Michael Powell new Chief Operating Officer

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DroneShield taps veteran executive Michael Powell as Chief Operating Officer to steer global growth and ramp up Australian production.
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UKG names Paul Broughton Asia Pacific managing director

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UKG appoints veteran HR tech executive Paul Broughton as Asia Pacific managing director to spearhead regional growth and customer expansion.
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Prism Sound selects Amber Technology for ANZ growth

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Prism Sound taps Amber Technology to distribute its full pro audio range and bolster local support across Australia and New Zealand.
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Kinetic IT reshapes leadership with key public hires

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Kinetic IT names Jeremy O'Donohue managing director for state government and critical infrastructure amid wider public sector reshuffle.
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Survey reveals divide in Australian supply chain focus

Thu, 29th Jan 2026
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Australian supply chain chiefs look beyond cost cuts to growth and automation, while frontline managers remain fixated on immediate savings.
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Cythera appoints Jason Whyte to lead Australian integration

Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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iot security
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advanced persistent threat protection
Cythera names Jason Whyte as Australia managing director to integrate Seamless Intelligence and Phronesis Security under one brand.
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Persistent revenue grows as AI, cloud deals accelerate

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Persistent lifts quarterly revenue 17.3% year-on-year to USD $422.5 million as accelerating AI and cloud deals drive larger client wins.
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Kearney unveils new Asia Pacific leaders ahead of centenary

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Kearney refreshes Asia Pacific leadership in ANZ, Japan, Malaysia and CMT as it prepares to enter its centenary year in 2026.
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Exclusive: Qualys outlines AI-driven cyber risk strategy

Fri, 19th Dec 2025
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cloud security
Agentic AI is reshaping cyber security, pushing organisations from reactive SOCs to proactive, risk-driven defence and automated remediation.
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Exclusive: KuCoin's James Pinch on regulation pivot

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Crypto exchange KuCoin is opening a Sydney HQ, ramping up local hiring and regulation-first products as it chases Australian growth.
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Tenable hires Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky as CTO

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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network security
Tenable names Microsoft veteran Vlad Korsunsky CTO and Israel chief to drive its AI-led exposure management and security platform strategy.
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Guidewire names Suresh Raman APAC regional vice president

Tue, 9th Dec 2025
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Guidewire appoints Suresh Raman as APAC regional vice president to drive cloud and AI-led sales growth across key Asia Pacific markets.
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InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield to lead Australian growth

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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InDebted appoints Michael Chatfield as Managing Director to spearhead Australian expansion amid evolving collections market and rising digital demand.
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Shaping the future of technology talent: Insights from Adam Shapley

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Adam, Managing Director at Hays ANZ, leads insights on IT contractor rates, revealing skill shortages and rising wages amid evolving tech recruitment trends.
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KuCoin opens Sydney headquarters & appoints new local chief

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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risk & compliance
KuCoin has launched a new Sydney headquarters and appointed James Pinch as Australian MD to boost local crypto industry growth and security.
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Raen Lim appointed Managing Director for Asia Pacific & Japan

Tue, 21st Oct 2025
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Qualtrics appoints Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive growth and AI adoption across the region's diverse markets.
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Thomas Sullivan named Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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digital finance
Thomas Sullivan has been appointed Managing Director of DTCC Digital Assets to lead strategic growth and innovation in digital finance and blockchain integration.
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Cohesity names James Eagleton Managing Director for ANZ region

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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Cohesity appoints James Eagleton as Managing Director for ANZ to drive growth and lead AI-powered data security expansion in Australia and New Zealand.
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Kyndryl appoints Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for A/NZ

Tue, 9th Sep 2025
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Kyndryl has named Graeme Beardsell as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand to expand market presence and enhance customer value in the region.