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F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future
Data Protection

F5 launches post-quantum cryptography tools for secure future

F5 has launched post-quantum cryptography tools within its Application Delivery and Security Platform to help firms protect data from future quantum computing threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jul 2025
Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services
Firewalls

Viatel acquires Cybit Cyber NI unit to boost security services

Viatel expands cybersecurity services across Ireland and the UK by acquiring Cybit Cyber's Belfast-based unit, enhancing protection for mid-market and enterprise clients.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
F5 & Red Hat expand AI partnership for secure cloud-native apps
Virtualisation

F5 & Red Hat expand AI partnership for secure cloud-native apps

F5 expands partnership with Red Hat to boost secure AI adoption and launches BIG-IP Next CNF 2.0 for scalable, efficient management of cloud-native apps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 21st May 2025
IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges
Private Cloud

IT leaders embrace hybrid AI strategies amid rising challenges

A F5 report reveals 96% of firms now deploy AI for critical operations, embracing hybrid strategies despite cost and security challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks
Data Privacy

APAC consumers torn between AI benefits & privacy risks

A new F5 study reveals that while consumers in APAC embrace AI for productivity, they harbour serious concerns about privacy, job security, and ethical use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Apr 2025
Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences
Distributed Denial of Service

Survey reveals 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences

A new survey reveals that 83% of organisations lack robust cyber defences, highlighting alarming vulnerabilities amidst rising application security threats.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2024
Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships
Application Security

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias to lead ANZ partnerships

Trend Micro appoints Chris Zamagias as Head of Partnerships and Alliances for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to strengthen channel relationships and enhance cybersecurity.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
F5 announces new corporate leadership appointments
Cloud Security

F5 announces new corporate leadership appointments

F5 empowers its application and cloud security strategy with the appointment of new Executive VP and CTO, Kunal Anand, and Lyra Schramm as Executive VP and Chief People Officer.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Apr 2024
Delinea hires Norbert Kiss as Senior VP for Asia Pacific
Digital Transformation

Delinea hires Norbert Kiss as Senior VP for Asia Pacific

Delinea, a leader in Privileged Access Management solutions, appoints seasoned executive Norbert Kiss as SVP for Asia Pacific, fuelling its strategic expansion in the region.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2024
Rodney Thorne named General Manager, Channels at FUJIFILM BI Australia
Partner Programmes

Rodney Thorne named General Manager, Channels at FUJIFILM BI Australia

Rodney Thorne is selected as the new General Manager, Channels at FUJIFILM Business Innovation Australia.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Nov 2023
F5 supports OpenTelemetry project to enable IT teams
Hyperscale

F5 supports OpenTelemetry project to enable IT teams

F5 supports OpenTelemetry to improve IT performance analysis. Partnership with ServiceNow doubles compressed data transfer efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2023
Fujitsu appoints Koh-Turner as Head of Marketing APAC
Digital Transformation

Fujitsu appoints Koh-Turner as Head of Marketing APAC

Fujitsu hires Jezmynn Koh-Turner as Head of Marketing for Asia Pacific, focusing on growth strategy and building Fujitsu Uvance brand.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2022
F5 helps defend against sophisticated bot attacks on AWS
Hyperscale

F5 helps defend against sophisticated bot attacks on AWS

AWS customers using Amazon CloudFront can now easily deploy F5 distributed high efficacy AI-driven cloud bot defence.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Leadership team expansion at Amperity with new CPO
Human Capital Management

Leadership team expansion at Amperity with new CPO

Amperity, the customer data platform, has hired Seema Kumar as its new Chief People Officer and Megan McDonagh as Chief Marketing Officer.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
New ANZ Regional Head for Extreme Networks
Ericsson

New ANZ Regional Head for Extreme Networks

Extreme Networks appoints Carmelo Calafiore as ANZ Regional Director to drive growth and expand presence in Australia and New Zealand.

By Mitchell Hageman • 1 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2022
Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions
Unified Communications

Telstra, F5 team up to bolster services and solutions

Telstra and F5 join forces to enhance their services and solutions, offering customers leading digital experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jun 2022
F5 launches DDoS scrubbing centres in Sydney and Melbourne
Distributed Denial of Service

F5 launches DDoS scrubbing centres in Sydney and Melbourne

F5 says the two new scrubbing centres in Australia have been launched in response to growing demand across ANZ.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2022
F5 partners with Microsoft for Azure application delivery
DevOps

F5 partners with Microsoft for Azure application delivery

F5 launches NGINX for Microsoft Azure to help ANZ customers easily provide modern applications on the cloud platform.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Jun 2022

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