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Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion
Surveillance

Motorola to buy D-Fend Solutions for USD $1.5 billion

The acquisition will expand Motorola's security push as regulators and customers intensify efforts to counter rogue drones without disrupting approved flights.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends
Partner Programmes

Gallagher opens global survey for 2027 security trends

Security teams can shape next year's benchmarking report as Gallagher seeks wider input on shifting priorities, budgets and technology adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last week
Climb signs Fortra distribution deal for UK & Ireland
Data Protection

Climb signs Fortra distribution deal for UK & Ireland

Broader security platforms are gaining favour as UK and Irish customers seek simpler compliance and AI governance tools.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Last month
Climb expands Fortra distribution deal across UK & Ireland
Data Protection

Climb expands Fortra distribution deal across UK & Ireland

The wider tie-up will give resellers and managed service providers a broader security portfolio as AI and compliance demands intensify.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Cycode launches agentic development lifecycle security
Application Security

Cycode launches agentic development lifecycle security

Security teams face new risks from AI coding tools as Cycode adds controls for prompts, generated code and unauthorised model use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
PMT wins four partner awards across Australia & NZ
Cloud Security

PMT wins four partner awards across Australia & NZ

Its top-tier vendor status signals rising demand for integrated security systems in data centres and critical infrastructure across Australia and New Zealand.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month
Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network
Firewalls

Megaport launches built-in DDoS protection for network

Customers can block attacks without rerouting traffic, as Megaport adds in-network DDoS filtering to its internet connectivity service.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Brivo opens London office to boost UK security push
Smart Cities

Brivo opens London office to boost UK security push

Demand for modern access control is rising as ageing security systems in Britain push Brivo to expand local support and AI-led services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth
Manufacturing

Gallagher Security chief celebrates 20 years of growth

Growth at Gallagher Security has been driven by culture and long-term investment, with revenue and scale more than doubling since 2021.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 20th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West
Hybrid Cloud

Gallagher Security spotlights integrated systems at ISC West

Buyers at ISC West were focused on simpler upgrades and better system connections as Gallagher pushed migration tools and cloud access management.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail
Firewalls

Cloudflare, WatchGuard warn cloud security assumptions fail

Rising identity-based attacks and exposed cloud services are forcing Australian organisations to rethink security assumptions as threats accelerate.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2026

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WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People
Data Protection

WorkNest launches Secure division with Pentest People

Customers get a single cyber and compliance service as WorkNest folds Pentest People and Bulletproof into a new security division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island
Partner Programmes

Gallagher Security appoints Finan to Central North Island

The return of a 14-year veteran is set to bolster technical support and partner ties for customers across the Central North Island.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter
DevOps

Gallagher Security names Siler to lead SMB & perimeter

The security group is bolstering Australian sales coverage as it seeks tighter oversight of SMB and perimeter customers across three regions.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2026
Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham
Data Protection

Genetec to showcase cloud AI security in Birmingham

Buyers weighing cloud migration and AI will see integrated security systems at The Security Event, as partners pitch staged upgrades and interoperability.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
What modern businesses expect from security providers
Digital Transformation

What modern businesses expect from security providers

Businesses now want security that integrates with daily operations, scales with growth and responds quickly when incidents arise.

By Caleb Wynne • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026
Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK
Hyperscale

Kubus achieves Diamond Partner status with Verkada in the UK

The appointment strengthens Kubus’s push into integrated security, giving customers access to Verkada’s top pricing, support and new product previews.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026
Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award
Data Protection

Macquarie wins Netskope APJ managed services award

The deal underlines rising demand for bundled cloud security as Australian agencies and businesses face tighter compliance and AI-related data risks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2026