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APRA seeks board management platform with AI switched off

Wants a managed, Microsoft-integrated governance platform.

Chris Fechner reappointed as Digital Transformation Agency chief executive

He has led the DTA since 2021.

Proofpoint to acquire Varonis in US$6.3 billion deal

Creating what they claim will be the world's largest data and AI cybersecurity organisation.

Symbio becomes first carrier to achieve full SIP interconnection in Singapore

Symbio's wholesale IP network enables nationwide calling and number porting.

Red Hat ANZ hands out 2026 partner awards

Microsoft, Deloitte and Advent One among the winners.

SailPoint launches unified identity security for human, non-human and AI agent identities

Sophos partners with OpenAI to bring frontier AI to MSPs

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