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Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition
Unified Communications

Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition

Verizon Business boosts its unified communications portfolio by acquiring BlueJeans Network, integrating its video platform with Verizon's UCaaS business.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Quantum names new Global Channel Chief
Multi-cloud

Quantum names new Global Channel Chief

James Mundle appointed as Quantum's new global channel chief as the company expands its leadership in storing video and unstructured data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump
Digital Signage

Small vendors could get eaten during meeting room market slump

Acquisition may be inevitable for smaller vendors of meeting room control vendors as remote working becomes the new norm, according to Futuresource.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Apr 2020
Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head
Data Loss Prevention

Zscaler appoints new ANZ channels head

Based in Melbourne, Farrokhnia will be responsible for developing the Zscaler channel in line with the company's growth strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020
Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Zscaler announces acquisition of Cloudneeti, doubling down on data protection

Zscaler plans to acquire Cloudneeti, a Cloud Security Posture Management firm, to enhance data protection on its Cloud Security Platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Nutanix HCI recognised in Gartner Customers' Choice accolade
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix HCI recognised in Gartner Customers' Choice accolade

Nutanix has been awarded the Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Hyperconverged Infrastructure for the second year in a row.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Apr 2020
Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion
Internet of Things

Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion

Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2020
AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment
Hyperscale

AirTrunk sets sights on APAC expansion, backed by fresh investment

Macquarie has acquired an 88% stake in AirTrunk, valuing the hyperscale data center provider at over A$3bn ($2.2bn).

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Koch Industries finalises Infor acquisition, commences 'new era of growth'
Supply Chain

Koch Industries finalises Infor acquisition, commences 'new era of growth'

The acquisition will see Infor's product design and technology, 68,000 customers and 17,000 global employees under Koch Industries' leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Hyperscale

Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board

Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Nutanix drives further ANZ expansion with new managing director
Hybrid Cloud

Nutanix drives further ANZ expansion with new managing director

Nutanix appoints Lee Thompson as managing director for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to expand its presence in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020
Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal
Space Technologies

Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019
Partner Programmes

Denodo reports customer and revenue wins for 2019

Denodo, the data virtualisation provider, has experienced worldwide growth in 2019 thanks to strong year-end momentum and quality customer interactions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
IT sector leads S&P 500 charge - GlobalData
Health Technologies

IT sector leads S&P 500 charge - GlobalData

The IT industry did well in the S&P 500 index, where the industry accounted for 14.2% of the index constituents as of 31 January this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020
Acronis appoints security veteran as chairman of the board
Firewalls

Acronis appoints security veteran as chairman of the board

Bonvanie is the executive vice president of strategic accounts at Palo Alto Networks and has been a member of the Acronis Board of Directors since 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2020
HPE's new container platform now generally available
Multi-cloud

HPE's new container platform now generally available

HPE's Container Platform, the first enterprise-grade container platform in the industry, is now generally available.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security
Firewalls

WatchGuard to acquire Panda Security

Once the integration is complete, customers and partners will have access to a security platform that bridges the network and user perimeter.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020

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New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business
Partner Programmes

New investor partnership to unlock $6bn for NZ business

New partnership between Neu Capital and Grant Thornton set to unlock USD $6 billion in funding for New Zealand's medium and small businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020