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ExtraHop announces new data center investments in Australia
ExtraHop , a leader in cloud-native network detection and response , has announced new data center investments in Australia to enhance access to its cloud-native security platform Reveal ( x ) 360 .
Reveal ( x ) 360 is network detection and response built to secure modern enterprises against increasingly advanced threats . Reveal ( x ) 360 sensors can be deployed in any cloud or on-premises environment to provide complete visibility , real-time threat detection , and intelligent response across multi-cloud and hybrid deployments .
With zero management overhead and an on-demand consumption model , Reveal ( x ) 360 makes it easy to scale to meet organizational security requirements . With the addition of new data center facilities in Australia to host Reveal ( x ) 360 locally , ExtraHop delivers higher availability and reduced latency while ensuring that customers preserve the sovereignty of their data .
David Sajoto , ExtraHop ’ s Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan , said : “ At ExtraHop , we ’ re committed to providing our customers with the Machine Learning-backed detection and response capabilities that put public and private sector security teams back in the driver ’ s seat when it comes to protecting their organizations . That commitment includes investing in the markets we serve to ensure
David Sajoto , ExtraHop ’ s Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan
that our customers have access to high-availability , low-latency security capabilities that meet local standards for data sovereignty and protection . This investment affirms our commitment to the region and our customers .”
CBA accelerates digital strategy to give customers best global technology
Commonwealth Bank of Australia ( CBA ) has outlined how it is accelerating its digital strategy with the aim of providing customers with one of the best digital experiences of any company globally .
Speaking at CBA ’ s 2021 technology briefing at the bank ’ s new tech hub at South Eveleigh in Sydney , Chief Executive Officer , Matt Comyn , said : “ CBA wants to remain Australia ’ s clear leader in digital banking . We recognise customers are no longer just benchmarking us against other financial institutions . They compare us with the best digital experiences they get from any business in the world . We intend to be at the global forefront of the digital experience and be the trusted partner at the centre of our customers ’ financial lives .
“ Our investment in technology including data , Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence is giving us unique insights into each customer ’ s individual needs . Customers want more control over their financial affairs , more confidence they can achieve financial goals , and an ability to manage all of their financial life in one place .”
Comyn said new CommBank app services such as the Coronavirus Money Plan and Bill Sense , both budgeting tools launched last year , helped predict customers ’ future bills and cash flow so they could budget through the pandemic and more broadly manage their everyday expenditure . p
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