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NetSuite expands network and services of The Executive Centre

By switching from Microsoft Dynamics NAV to NetSuite OneWorld, The Executive Centre has supposedly been able to improve operational efficiency.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Jul 2018

Disaster Recovery

Purpose-built backup appliance market erupting in EMEA

IDC's latest research shows a very healthy PBBA market in EMEA with vendor revenue surging upwards in some areas more than others.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018

Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry Secure to be embedded in Cat and Land Rover rugged smartphones

Bullitt Group's rugged and tough devices are fit-for-purpose in the environments for which they are intended, from construction sites to mountains.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018

Private Cloud

Dell, HPE, and Cisco on top of booming cloud IT infrastructure market

The global cloud infrastructure market is maintaining its double digit growth with revenues exceeding expectations, led by public cloud data centers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

EduTech

IDC - 2018 will see IT and telecom spending slowdown worldwide

An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Marketing Technologies

Dimension data acquires majority stake in e2y to bolster digital commerce play

According to DiData, the acquisition will provide a complementary set of skills to the company's core value proposition.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018

Marketing Technologies

Online fraud prevention firm eyes APAC, EMEA markets

Emailage delivers online fraud mitigation and email risk assessment technologies and says eCommerce fraud is a growing problem around the world.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018

Unified Communications

Aspect Software appoints new regional VP for ANZ

In his new role, Karunakar will lead Aspect Software's sales and strategy in what is a fast-evolving and very important market for the company.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018

Network Infrastructure

Equinix to connect SG & AU data centers with new subsea cable

Equinix is expanding its reach in Singapore and Australia with the addition of the Australian Singapore Cable (ASC) to its data centres.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018

EduTech

IDC: UTM driving steady gains in the security appliance market

Unified threat management propels global security appliance market to new heights with USD $3.3 billion in Q1 2018 revenue, led by Cisco and Palo Alto.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Supply Chain

Telegisitics names John van Rensburg new CEO

Telegistics, a distribution subsidiary of Spark, has appointed John van Rensburg as its new CEO, as the company moves into new facilities in Auckland.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Milestone recognised as top VMS provider by IHS Markit

For the 10th consecutive year, Milestone Systems is recognised as the top global VMS provider by IHS Markit, with a 21% revenue growth in 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

EduTech

How GlobalData thinks operators will justify 5G investments

Operators consider gaming industry demand, driven by hits like Fortnite, to justify early 5G investments, says GlobalData IT Senior Analyst Josh Hewer.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

New Zealander appointed as Global Cyber Alliance ambassador

New Zealander Tony Krzyzewski is one of eight international ambassadors appointed to the Global Cyber Alliance.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018

Hyperscale

Worldwide Ethernet switch market on the rise with US$6 billion revenue

The worldwide Ethernet switch market surged to USD $6.29 billion in Q1 2018, growing 10.9%, with Asia/Pacific leading the rise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

PHOTOS: Vertiv opens new lab to develop data centre cooling tech

Vertiv has launched a cutting-edge Adiabatic Freecooling Chiller Innovation Lab in Italy, underlining its commitment to green cooling tech for data centres.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 31st May 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

PCCW Global to offer automated provisioning & routing with acquisition

PCCW Global acquires Console Connect, enhancing its global telcom network with advanced software-defined solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018

Leadership

Capgemini announces new ANZ leadership as local CEO departs

Capgemini appoints Olaf Pietschner as new head for Australia and New Zealand, following Nicolas Aidoud's departure to pursue new opportunities in the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018