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HP job cuts loom for Australian employees

A number of Australian employees of Hewlett-Packard are facing the loss of their jobs as the global computer giant looks to slash its worldwide workforce by up to 30,000.

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MailGuard doubles staff numbers

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Australian managed information security provider MailGuard has doubled its head count over the last 18 months, and four new appointments have recently been made.

Darren Cassidy is the new southern region partner manager. He was previously national account manager for Swann Communications and has also worked with Dynamic Supplies, Prion Technology, Wheelchairs Sports Victoria, as well as managing his family’s courier business.

In addition, Peter Fuggle signed on at MailGuard as network manager, Oded Simon as system administrator and Alfie John joined the company’s technology and development group as an advanced programmer.