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Equinix celebrates 20th anniversary with more revenue growth

Equinix has brought around its 20th anniversary in style after announcing the doubling of its APAC revenue in the last 5 years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Virtualisation

DDN builds new enterprise virtualization and analytics division

The new division will focus on helping enterprises get the most value out of their flash, virtualized and containerized hybrid cloud environments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Robotics

The new approach to AI: Why businesses rush to deploy machine learning

DataRobot launches Time Series, revolutionizing easy, accurate forecasting without need for specialist expertise.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Thales

Thales extends offer acceptance period for Gemalto acquisition

Thales extends the offer acceptance period for its acquisition of Gemalto, awaiting regulatory approvals from various antitrust authorities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Aug 2018

Network Infrastructure

The opportunities in wifi for partners... and us all

Ruckus president Ian Whiting was surprisingly insightful when it came to the social applications of wireless technologies.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Aug 2018

Virtualisation

SD-WAN infrastructure market growth continues unabated

The SD-WAN infrastructure market is set to hit USD $4.5 billion by 2022, with a remarkable 40.4% CAG, according to two new IDC reports.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Aug 2018

Digital Transformation

Nutanix drops revenue requirements in new partner 'charter'

The Power to the Partner programme also includes features to help partners guide customers through digital transformation.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Aug 2018

Storage

Diligent and Brainloop fortify cloud governance offering

Diligent completes acquisition of Brainloop, making it the leading supplier of high-security collaboration software in Europe.

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

ICT services

Getronics completes acquisition of ITS Overlap in France

Getronics strengthens its foothold in France by acquiring leading ICT integrator ITS Overlap, enhancing its services for 400 customers and annual €50m turnover.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Dimension Data

Mimecast ANZ names top partners at second partner awards

A range of partners across Mimecast's ecosystem took home awards for their contribution to Mimecast's growth in the ANZ channel.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Multi-cloud

Cisco to drop $2.35b to acquire access security provider

Cisco has announced the intent to acquire Duo Security in order to expand its users' ability to manage secure connections to devices.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Aug 2018

Partner Programmes

AppDynamics adds new tier to partner programme

AppDynamics expands partner program with new Pioneer tier, offering training, support and collaborative opportunities for partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018

Fintech

Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Aug 2018

Robotic Process Automation

Nintex acquires Auckland-based BPM leader, Promapp

Nintex acquires BPM leader Promapp, enhancing its platform with robust, visual process mapping tools to better optimise and automate business processes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Aug 2018