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Techday NZ
a day ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Cello appoints Jon Waite to drive network transformation focus
Cello has appointed Jon Waite as National Solutions Architect, expanding its technical leadership team and delivery capacity to address the growing demand for robust connectivity solutions in New Zealand. This newly established position is part of Cello's ongoing strategy to broaden its technical capabilities and maintain high standards of service for organisational clients requiring secure, resilient, and adaptable network infrastructures. The company aims to address the increasing complexity of IT requirements as many businesses transition to cloud-based and hybrid work models. Cello's appointment of Waite is driven by the recognition that digital transformation remains a top priority for organisations across the country, which depend on reliable networks to ensure continuity of operations and to safeguard data. According to industry research cited by the company, close to 75 percent of enterprises have faced major IT disruptions within the past year, underscoring the need for proactive network architecture and comprehensive support mechanisms. Waite joins Cello with more than 20 years of experience in enterprise IT, including senior roles across cloud, virtualisation, and managed services. He was most recently General Manager Cloud at Datacom, overseeing solution design and delivery for a broad customer base. Prior to that, Waite spent more than 14 years as Chief Technology Officer at Computer Concepts Limited (CCL), contributing to managed services development and delivery capability. Andrew Allan, Managing Director of Cello, highlighted that the new role does not represent a shift in strategic direction, but rather strengthens existing efforts. Allan said: "This is about continuing to invest in our people and in our delivery capability. Jon brings valuable insight and experience that will help us continue to scale while staying true to our focus on service quality and customer outcomes." In his capacity as National Solutions Architect, Waite will collaborate with Cello's sales, engineering, and delivery teams. He will provide architectural guidance in areas including cloud networking, Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), and Software-Defined Wide Area Networking (SD-WAN), as well as support internal development efforts through mentoring and knowledge sharing initiatives. Waite commented on the evolving challenges faced by customers, stating: "As customers adapt to changing ways of working, and as technology environments become more distributed and security-focused, the network is playing a more critical role than ever. I'm looking forward to supporting Cello's customers as they navigate these shifts and continuing to build on the company's strong track record of delivering trusted, dependable enterprise network solutions." The appointment comes at a period of continued business growth for Cello, which reports increased customer demand for network modernisation and performance optimisation across a range of sectors. Recent organisational changes include the creation of a dedicated Procurement Division, led by industry veteran Francis File, combining sourcing expertise with enhanced vendor support. Allan provided further context around market demands and Cello's strategic direction: "We're seeing growing demand for network solutions that not only perform well, but are secure, future-ready, and designed to support increasingly hybrid and cloud-centric environments. Jon's experience will help us continue to respond to that demand in a way that aligns with our values and the needs of our customers." Cello's operational backbone is its nationwide Network Operations Centre (NOC), which is staffed by certified engineers who oversee network performance around the clock. Through this facility, the company undertakes preventive maintenance, incident resolution, and ongoing improvement initiatives to help clients lower risk exposure, meet stringent security requirements, and realise enhancements in network availability and overall performance. Follow us on: Share on:
Techday NZ
6 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Only 6% of SSH servers ready for post-quantum encryption
Forescout has released new research indicating that just 6% of SSH servers currently support post-quantum encryption, exposing a significant proportion of vital data to the risk of being harvested now and decrypted once quantum computers become a practical threat. The findings highlight concerns for the long-term confidentiality of communications across public networks, Secure Access Service Edge tools, and critical data handled in sectors such as military, diplomatic, and proprietary corporate environments. Forescout has developed a patented technology that detects non-quantum-safe encryption across information technology (IT), operational technology (OT), and internet of things (IoT) systems, in an effort to support organisations confronting the quantum threat. Quantum computing threat Forescout's technology utilises continuous analysis of device encryption to identify vulnerabilities to quantum attacks. Developed in 2023 and patented in 2024, this approach forms the basis of Forescout's "Quantum-Safe Security Assurance" strategy. The strategy is designed to help organisations identify, assess, and close security gaps associated with post-quantum cryptography (PQC) across IT, OT, and IoT environments. The urgency around quantum security readiness is highlighted by a recent study from Omnia, which found that 40% of manufacturers expect to see customer use of quantum technologies by 2026. This timeline increases the risks posed by "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, where adversaries store encrypted data today with the intention of decrypting it in future using quantum technology. "Quantum computing is no longer a far-off concept. It's a fast-approaching reality that will challenge the foundations of digital trust. Every organisation, public or private, needs to start thinking about post-quantum resilience across IT, OT, and IoT environments today. This is a rare opportunity to get ahead of a generational shift in cybersecurity before urgency overtakes strategy," said Barry Mainz, CEO of Forescout. Platform strategy Forescout's approach is anchored by its 4D Platform, which applies a four-part methodology: detection, enforcement, mitigation, and control. The technology evaluates the cryptographic ciphers supported by devices, assesses their compliance with post-quantum standards, and identifies encryption risks. Because it operates at the network layer, the solution is capable of uncovering risky encryption use, even where devices attempt to obscure their security posture. The four-pronged strategy delivered through the Forescout 4D Platform includes: detection of PQC-safe assets in real time for a full view over cryptographic postures; enforcement of segmentation to protect critical systems; mitigation through threat intelligence to match policy enforcement with real assets or misconfigurations; and control, which limits traffic from high-risk devices. "As organisations prepare for a post-quantum future, detecting systems using outdated encryption is critical. Forescout is already delivering on this with our patented technology - the only solution that identifies non-quantum-safe ciphers in real time. Whether it's PHI from medical devices or financial data crossing the web, this level of visibility empowers our customers to assess risk accurately and prioritise remediation where it matters most," said Robert McNutt, Chief Strategy Officer at Forescout Technologies, Inc. Slow adoption The research also notes a slow migration towards PQC across global networks. Of 186 million SSH servers exposed to the internet, just 6% support quantum-safe encryption methods. Fewer than 20% of global communications employ Transport Layer Security (TLS) version 1.3, presently the sole version offering support for post-quantum cryptography. Although use of NIST-standardised algorithms such as ML-KEM has increased more than fivefold over six months, it still accounts for under 0.1% of servers worldwide. Particularly in OT, IoT, and Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) environments, adoption of post-quantum encryption poses additional challenges, often necessitating upgrade or replacement of firmware or hardware. "We're seeing a clear drop-off in PQC migration once the early adopters are accounted for. The data shows that most systems aren't upgrading fast enough to keep pace with the advancing threat model," said Daniel dos Santos, Head of Research at Vedere Labs. Mitigation steps To address these threats, Forescout's research recommends several immediate measures for organisations. These include adopting PQC for devices reliant on third-party infrastructure, securing trusted network infrastructure from attackers, employing network tools capable of accessing SPAN ports, and avoiding use of ISPs and SASE tools for critical or highly protected systems. The report emphasises that preparing for quantum threats is increasingly necessary, rather than a speculative exercise, as standards and attacker capabilities advance. Forescout positions its technology and platform to help organisations maintain oversight and control of encryption risks and remediate them before quantum technology is widely available to adversaries.
Techday NZ
16-07-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Netskope named Leader in Gartner SASE Magic Quadrant again
Netskope has been named as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) Platforms for the second consecutive year. The Gartner Magic Quadrant for SASE Platforms recognises vendors that demonstrate a comprehensive vision and strong ability to execute in the secure access service edge sector. Netskope's position as a Leader follows its earlier recognition this year in the 2025 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Security Service Edge (SSE). According to the results, Netskope is currently the only vendor positioned as furthest in Completeness of Vision in both the SASE and SSE Platforms Magic Quadrant reports. In the upcoming companion SASE Platforms Critical Capabilities report, Netskope is also the only vendor ranked as the highest scoring for three Use Cases and the second highest for a fourth Use Case. These findings highlight the company's performance across both security and networking capabilities. Netskope provides the Netskope One platform, which converges security, network, and analytics products into a unified system. The platform is designed with zero trust principles and AI enhancements to support organisations adapting to cloud and AI-driven environments. According to the company, this architecture is intended to optimise network access, drive data protection, counter threats, and facilitate secure remote connectivity for workforces located anywhere. "The right security and networking architecture is absolutely critical to how organisations modernise. With the purpose-built architecture of the Netskope One platform, and applying AI-ready security, our customers don't need to accept trade-offs between advanced security capabilities and network performance," said Sanjay Beri, CEO and co-founder, Netskope. "We are very proud of our continued recognition as a Leader in SASE, SSE, and other market categories. In this specific report, it is validating to see Gartner's recognition of Netskope as likely to shape the SASE Platforms market, including with our innovations in post-quantum cryptography and how we are diligently extending SASE to nonhuman AI agents. We are committed to innovation and meeting our customers anywhere they are in their SSE and SASE journeys." The Netskope One platform includes a range of integrated solutions, such as Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN), Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA), Enterprise Browser, Remote Browser Isolation (RBI), Unified Data Security functionalities including data loss prevention and data security posture management, Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), and Digital Experience Management (DEM). Proprietary AI models and patented innovations are present throughout the platform, and services are delivered over the Netskope NewEdge Network - a private cloud infrastructure developed to support high performance for secure enterprise access to various digital resources. The company's approach aligns with Gartner's market forecasts for SASE. Gartner predicts that by 2027, half of chief information officers and chief information security officers will prioritise consistent secure access for all types of branches, campuses, and edge locations. By 2028, 60% of SASE offerings are expected to have data security posture management integration to protect sensitive data across hybrid and cloud environments, and 70% of SD-WAN purchases will be as part of single-vendor SASE platforms, up from 25% in 2025. Gartner also forecasts considerable adoption of single-vendor SASE solutions among large organisations, with integration of generative AI techniques expected to contribute to threat detection and operational efficiencies in future deployments. Netskope's position in the SASE and SSE market categories reflects the company's continuing development in merging network and security solutions to address changing digital security requirements and operational needs as organisations move to cloud and AI-enabled environments. Follow us on: Share on:
Business Wire
10-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
GTT Expands Partnership with Palo Alto Networks to Offer Leading Managed Single-Vendor SASE Solution
ARLINGTON, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--GTT Communications, Inc., a leader in networking and security as a service for multinational organizations, has announced the expansion of its long-standing global partnership with Palo Alto Networks with the addition of Prisma SASE to its Secure Connect portfolio for managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations. The solution caters to distributed enterprises such as healthcare, retail and manufacturing, seeking best-in-class security, hybrid and remote workforce protection, and quality end-to-end application assurance and user experience. "Our global reach and deep in-house expertise allow us to provide high-performing solutions with a unified architecture that meet and exceed security and compliance requirements," said Tom Major, SVP, Product Management, GTT. Share 'As enterprises accelerate their digital transformation, growing demand for agile, secure and scalable networks is driving the shift toward advanced security and robust networking in a single, cloud-delivered service,' said Zeus Kerravala, founder and technology analyst, ZK Research. 'As a leading security and network as a service provider, GTT offers global, agile connectivity and a cloud-native framework that seamlessly integrates networking and security. Through Palo Alto Networks' partnership, GTT delivers the cybersecurity leader's single-vendor SASE solution, enabling organizations to benefit from integrated security and SD-WAN capabilities — anywhere in the world.' The enhancement to GTT Secure Connect offers a managed single-vendor SASE solution with Palo Alto Networks Prisma SASE, including SD-WAN, Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS), Secure Web Gateway (SWG), Cloud Access Secure Broker (CASB) and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). The solution is complemented by GTT's leading digital experience, EnvisionDX, providing customers with real-time insights and control, as well as comprehensive professional services, to meet evolving enterprise needs. 'GTT is uniquely positioned to help enterprises access their data and applications securely from anywhere in the world,' said Tom Major, SVP, Product Management, GTT. 'Our global reach and deep in-house expertise allow us to provide high-performing solutions with a unified architecture that meet and exceed security and compliance requirements. We're excited to expand our partnership with Palo Alto Networks to offer its cloud-native SASE solution to deliver seamless networking and security in a single, powerful solution.' 'GTT brings deep expertise as a global managed security and networking services provider, with global connectivity solutions,' said Anupam Upadhyaya, SVP Product Management, Palo Alto Networks. 'Combining our AI-powered Prisma SASE with GTT's managed services, we're enabling Zero Trust branch architectures and helping customers achieve greater resilience and performance. Together, we're delivering a secure, optimized user experience through a unified SASE solution.' For more than 10 years, GTT and Palo Alto Networks have partnered to deliver secure networking services to enterprises worldwide by combining their joint strengths of global reach and cloud-native security expertise. About GTT GTT is a leading networking and security as a service provider for multinational organizations, simply and securely connecting people and machines to data and applications — anywhere in the world. We serve thousands of organizations, bringing together the right people, partners and technology to reduce the burden on IT teams and solve the most pressing networking and security challenges. Built on our top-ranked global Tier 1 network, GTT Envision is a single global technology platform to connect, orchestrate, virtualize and automate enterprise networks, enabling customers with consumable solutions to achieve business missions and meet ongoing demand when, where and how needed. Our portfolio includes SASE, SD-WAN, security, internet, voice and other connectivity options, complemented by a suite of professional services and exceptional sales and support teams in local markets around the globe. We partner with our customers to deliver Greater Technology Together. For more information, please visit Press releases can be downloaded from Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and YouTube.
India Gazette
02-07-2025
- Business
- India Gazette
Meta Infotech Limited launches 80.18 crore IPO
HT Syndication New Delhi [India], July 2: Meta Infotech Limited, engaged in providing comprehensive cybersecurity solutions and services across multiple industries, has announced the launch of its Initial Public Offering (IPO) on the BSE SME platform. The IPO will open on July 4, 2025, and close on July 8, 2025, with a price band of 153 to 161 per equity share of face value 10 each. The issue comprises a fresh issue and offer for sale of 12,45,000 & 37,35,000 equity shares respectively , aggregating to 49,80,000 shares with an issue size of 80.18 crore at the upper price band. The issue is being managed by Hem Securities Limited. KFin Technologies Limited is acting as the registrar to the issue. The lot size is 800 equity shares and the minimum application is for 1,600 equity shares. Allocation is as follows: * 23,37,600 shares for Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIB) 7,02,400 shares for Non-Institutional Investors (NII) 16,37,600 shares for Individual Investors (II) 50,400 shares for Employees 2,52,000 shares for Market Makers. Utilization of Proceeds: * Funding capital expenditure towards new premises * Setup of an interactive experience centre at registered office. * Repayment in full or in part, of certain of our outstanding borrowings * General corporate purposes like funding growth opportunities, brand building and other strategic initiatives. Company Overview Established in 1998 and headquartered in Mumbai, Meta Infotech Limited transitioned into the cybersecurity domain in 2010. The company delivers a wide range of cybersecurity solutions including Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), database security, endpoint detection and response, cloud security, identity and network security, and managed services. As of March 2025, it has a workforce of over 265 employees and serves clients across banking, capital markets, insurance, IT/ITES, and other industries. Offices are located in Mumbai and Hyderabad. Financial Highlights (FY25): * Revenue: 218.82 crore * EBITDA: 22.24 crore * PAT: 14.50 crore * ROE: 32.55% * ROCE: 37.81% * Debt/Equity: 0.39 * Order Book: 573.13 crore (as on April 30, 2025) Leadership * Mr. Venu Gopal Peruri, Chairman & Managing Director * Mr. Mohammed Laeek, Whole-Time Director * Mr. Rama Krishna Kishore, Whole-Time Director Investor and Media Contact: Corporate Communications - Meta Infotech Limited Meta Infotech Ltd. 118/119, 1st Floor, Ackruti Star, Opp. Ackruti Centre Point, MIDC, Andheri (East), Mumbai- 400093. Email: [email protected] Website: Forward-Looking Statement: Certain statements in this release may be forward-looking in nature, involving risks and uncertainties that may cause actual outcomes to differ materially. Meta Infotech Limited does not undertake to update these statements publicly. (ADVERTORIAL DISCLAIMER: The above press release has been provided by HT Syndication. ANI will not be responsible in any way for the content of the same)
