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Zach Thompson

Former TechDay team member

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.

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Frost & Sullivan names Vertiv as APAC Company of the Year
Hyperscale

Frost & Sullivan names Vertiv as APAC Company of the Year

Frost & Sullivan has recognised Vertiv as Asia Pacific Data Center Power Solutions Industry 2022 Company of the Year.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
SEON hires new CRO to combat financial crime
Software-as-a-Service

SEON hires new CRO to combat financial crime

Global financial crime prevention experts, SEON, hired Matt DeLauro as its new CRO to help prevent financial crime and support businesses.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Gallagher Security appoints new Regional Technical Manager
Leadership

Gallagher Security appoints new Regional Technical Manager

Gallagher Security announces Mike Margrain as regional technical manager for Asia-Pacific, India, Middle East, and Africa to enhance product development.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
WithYouWithMe appoints Tom Larter as new CEO
Chief Operating Officer

WithYouWithMe appoints Tom Larter as new CEO

WithYouWithMe (WYWM), the Australian global tech SME, has appointed Tom Larter as CEO, replacing Tom Moore who is stepping back from daily operations.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
CPaaS market set to reach $60 billion by 2032 - FMI
Unified Communications

CPaaS market set to reach $60 billion by 2032 - FMI

Future Market Insights expects sales in the Communications Platform as a Service market to reach USD $60 billion by 2032.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
Huawei replaces legacy ERP system with improved MetaERP
Enterprise Resource Planning

Huawei replaces legacy ERP system with improved MetaERP

Huawei hosted the MetaERP Award Ceremony last week, where it announced it had replaced the legacy ERP system with its MetaERP system.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
ExtraHop has launched a new offering to simplify detection
Network Detection and Response

ExtraHop has launched a new offering to simplify detection

ExtraHop has launched ExtraHop IDS, which integrates with its Reveal(x) platform to provide a new, more straightforward approach to intrusion detection.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
LogRhythm, Zscaler team up to address security challenges
Security Information and Event Management

LogRhythm, Zscaler team up to address security challenges

LogRhythm has partnered with Zscaler to enhance network insight and address cloud access security challenges faced by SOCs.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
Jamf launches detection and response tool for mobile devices
Endpoint Protection

Jamf launches detection and response tool for mobile devices

Jamf has launched Jamf Executive Threat Protection, an advanced detection and response tool designed for mobile devices.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
Binance launches a new tool integrated with ChatGPT
Crypto

Binance launches a new tool integrated with ChatGPT

Binance has launched Binance Sensei, a new AI tool housed on the Binance Academy platform and integrated with ChatGPT.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2023
Visual comms methods the most efficient, says Canva report
Marketing Technologies

Visual comms methods the most efficient, says Canva report

Canva has released a new report, finding that 90% of business leaders believe visual communication methods increase efficiency.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
Infoblox: ANZ NetOps and SecOps teams need to work together
Malware

Infoblox: ANZ NetOps and SecOps teams need to work together

Infoblox is encouraging ANZ cybersecurity organisations to join it in bringing together their networking and security teams to better protect themselves.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2023
Tech Data expands strategic partnership with AvePoint
Partner Programmes

Tech Data expands strategic partnership with AvePoint

Tech Data is expanding the scope of its strategic partnership with AvePoint to provide Microsoft 365 data management products in Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023
Secureworks has discovered malware in online advertising
Endpoint Protection

Secureworks has discovered malware in online advertising

Secureworks has found that Bumblebee malware is being spread through malicious online advertising, such as Google ads.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ
Flexible work

Lumify Group recognised as a top place to work in ANZ

The Australian Financial Review and Boss Magazine have published the prestigious annual list of Best Places to Work, which this year includes Lumify Group.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
InfoTrack's new platform fosters real estate transparency
Document Management

InfoTrack's new platform fosters real estate transparency

InfoTrack has launched a new digital platform, Securexchange, that makes the process of purchasing property more transparent.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2023
ServiceNow announces key EMEA leadership appointments
Data Analytics

ServiceNow announces key EMEA leadership appointments

ServiceNow announces expanded leadership roles for Ulrik Nehammer and Cathy Mauzaize and the addition of Fabio Spoletini in EMEA.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2023
CMC Markets NZ, KiwiHarvest team up to help struggling Kiwis
Partner Programmes

CMC Markets NZ, KiwiHarvest team up to help struggling Kiwis

CMC Markets has entered a three-year partnership with KiwiHarvest to support its mission of addressing Aotearoa's pressing hunger and food waste crises.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2023