Global Stories

IT visibility gap threatens job satisfaction, research reveals

Cisco's research reveals a significant visibility gap in IT infrastructure worldwide, causing developer strain and risking application downtime.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Semiconductors

Cisco unveils AI-powered tools to enhance on-premises observability

Cisco unveils a slew of industry-altering security developments, leveraging their recent Splunk acquisition to birth AI-native security architecture.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2024

Data Protection

Dasera partners with Cisco, Cohesity & Intuitive Cloud to extend DSPM reach

Data security firm Dasera has announced partnerships with Cisco, Cohesity, and Intuitive Cloud along with platform enhancements and a flexible monthly pricing model as part of its bid to become more accessible.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 8th May 2024

Digital Transformation

FDM Group & Cisco team up to bridge digital skills gap

FDM Group collaborates with Cisco Networking Academy in a bid to bridge the digital skills gap through specialist programmes in cybersecurity, cloud computing, and digital evolution.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2024

Firewalls

Cisco launches Hypershield for AI-driven security upgrade

Cisco responds to pressing cyber threats by launching Cisco Hypershield, a first-of-its-kind, AI-native security solution, set to redefine and fortify data centres and clouds.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Cloud Security

Cisco boosts Secure Application with added data, cloud security features

Cisco has unveiled new updates to its Secure Application, now offering data and cloud security capabilities, in a move to aid businesses in securing their cloud-native applications and protecting sensitive data amid rising data breaches.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Apr 2024

Data Analytics

Purple Transform appoints Michael Shannon as new Chief Product Officer

AI pioneer Purple Transform appoints Michael Shannon as Chief Product Officer and General Manager North America, bolstering its drive towards cutting-edge innovation and U.S. expansion.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2024

Partner Programmes

Logicalis Australia extends partner programme, appoints Loschiavo

Logicalis Australia boosts partner programme and appoints Giselle Loschiavo as National Vendor Program Manager, streamlining vendor alliances for a sustainable growth ecosystem.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Apr 2024

Customer Experience

Atturra attains Cisco Gold Provider status in Australia

Australia's IT solutions provider, Atturra, has achieved Cisco's prestigious Gold Provider status, reflecting its high proficiency in Cisco-powered managed services and reinforcing its competitive global standing.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Unified Communications

Exclusive: Logicalis Australia highlights CIOs stance on AI

In an exclusive discussion, Logicalis Australia's CEO, Anthony Woodward, discloses the company's ambitions in AI innovation, highlighting the rising trend of AI adoption among Australian CIOs.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Apr 2024

Digital Transformation

Nobl9 & Evolutio team up to enhance Cisco's Observability Platform

Nobl9 and Evolutio partner to amplify the functionality of Cisco's full-stack Observability Platform, leveraging advanced software reliability and observability solutions to enhance user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Apr 2024

Cybersecurity

Westcon-Comstor launches Tech ConneX platform for technical professionals

Westcon-Comstor unveils Tech ConneX - a first-of-its-kind peer-to-peer platform boosting professional growth and knowledge sharing amongst technical tech professionals in EMEA.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Cloud Services

Cisco bolsters Project SAIVE to prevent railway suicides

Tech giant Cisco is uniting with Purple Transform to advance Project SAIVE, an initiative employing AI tech to identify and aid individuals at risk of suicide on railways.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Mar 2024

Hyperscale

Twilio strengthens leadership with key appointments in cloud communications

Twilio enhances leadership team with Thomas Wyatt as President of Segment and Inbal Shani as Chief Product Officer, reflecting data and AI focus.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2024

Clean technologies

Logicalis obtains Cisco's Sustainable Campus Access specialisation

Logicalis becomes the first partner worldwide to earn Cisco's Sustainable Campus Access specialisation, highlighting its commitment to lowering carbon emissions in digital infrastructure.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Storage

Westcon-Comstor to offer FlashStack solution for NZ partners

Westcon-Comstor brings FlashStack infrastructure solution to New Zealand through an extended partnership with IT pioneer, Pure Storage and Cisco, propelling hybrid-cloud environments and efficient data storage.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2024

Marketing Technologies

Indosat reports Q1 2024 growth, partners with NVIDIA

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison registers strong Q1 2024 performance with a 15.8% YoY revenue surge, robust EBITDA growth, and a notable profit increase.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd May 2024

Unified Communications

Spark reveals actual 4G & 5G speeds using Cisco ThousandEyes

Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 1st May 2024

Ransomware

Australia unprepared for cybersecurity threats, says Cisco study

Cisco's recent study reveals a stark cyber-preparedness gap in Australia as only 1% of organisations are equipped to tackle emerging cyber threats, despite 69% fearing a debilitating cyber incident within two years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024