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Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new Chief Financial Officer

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Equinix taps seasoned data centre finance leader Olivier Leonetti as CFO from March, ahead of veteran Keith Taylor's planned 2026 retirement.
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Johnson Controls names Susan Hughes Asia Pacific chief

Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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Johnson Controls has appointed Susan Hughes to lead its Asia Pacific business, joining the executive committee as it targets growth in the region.
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WitFoo shifts global cyber defence base to New Zealand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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US cyber security firm WitFoo shifts its global base to New Zealand, making the country the launch pad for its “Cyber Grid” defence model.
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Silver Fox APT & PowerG flaws expose key security risks

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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NCC Group links Silver Fox's false-flag malware campaigns to ValleyRAT and uncovers critical PowerG flaws that can fully compromise alarms.
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Johnson Controls launches Metasys 15.0 for large-scale smart buildings

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Johnson Controls launches Metasys 15.0, a scalable, browser-based platform for managing smart buildings with up to 1,000 IP devices per server.
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Johnson Controls adopts Red Hat OpenShift on AWS for cloud shift

Wed, 21st May 2025
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Johnson Controls has modernised its C•CURE Cloud solution by adopting Red Hat OpenShift on AWS to enhance scalability, security, and hybrid cloud capabilities.
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UiPath unveils integration to orchestrate Microsoft Copilot agents

Tue, 20th May 2025
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UiPath now enables developers to orchestrate Microsoft Copilot Studio agents alongside UiPath and third-party agents via its Maestro platform for enhanced enterprise automation.
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Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer, starting 12 March 2025, succeeding George R. Oliver who becomes Non-Executive Chairman.
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CoLab launches AI solution to enhance mechanical design

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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CoLab has unveiled an AI-powered solution aimed at improving mechanical product design by minimising risks and enhancing quality for engineering teams.
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Wasabi & Johnson Controls launch cloud storage for surveillance

Sun, 22nd Sep 2024
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Wasabi partners with Johnson Controls to deliver secure, cost-effective cloud storage integrated with exacqVision VMS for video surveillance data.
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Johnson Controls faces $27M loss after Dark Angels cyberattack

Fri, 20th Sep 2024
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Kaspersky has examined the impact of cyberattacks on businesses, highlighting the various kinds of losses they can suffer if not adequately protected.
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Johnson Controls launches new global data centre solutions unit

Thu, 6th Jun 2024
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Johnson Controls has launched a Global Data Centre Solutions organisation, appointing Todd Grabowski as president to meet growing demand for energy-efficient solutions.
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Nozomi Networks secures $100m for IoT security expansion

Fri, 15th Mar 2024
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Nozomi Networks raises $100m in Series E funding, led by Mitsubishi and Schneider Electric, to accelerate cyber defence innovation and facilitate cost-effective worldwide market expansion.
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Johnson Controls signs framework agreement with Nozomi Networks

Tue, 30th Aug 2022
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Johnson Controls partners with Nozomi Networks for cybersecurity toolset in its building occupant experience platform, and joins $100m funding round.
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Johnson Controls creates platform for sustainable future

Wed, 30th Mar 2022
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Johnson Controls has announced an industry-first hyperscale data center platform intended to assist cloud providers in meeting ambitious sustainability goals.
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Johnson Controls taps new security distributor partners for ANZ

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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The addition of three new distribution partnerships will assist Johnson Controls to better serve its growing customer base in the region.