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How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools

VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Security Information and Event Management

RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Hyperscale

Keppel expands EU data centre presence with acquisition in Germany

The four story freehold facility is newly completed with approximately 126,800 sqf of lettable area and energy-efficient features like free cooling.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Microsoft

DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Edge Computing

Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry

The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon's service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

Encryption

It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto

Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018

Hyperscale

HIVE makes acquisition to harness prime data centre real estate

HIVE is set to snap up Kolos Norway with the intention to build a major new data centre in Norway run on 100 percent renewable energy.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Mar 2018

Network Infrastructure

Ex-Telstra talent to lead Superloop after CEO Bevan Slattery steps down

Slattery will fulfill the position of executive director, which Superloop says will allow him to focus on the company's strategic priorities.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud's next step - 6 trends that are taking shape

Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.

By Vikas Tatwani • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Edge Computing

Wipro's data center hosting business sells for $405 million

The hosted data center business is one of the three businesses that Wipro took over when it acquired Infocrossing in 2007.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Converged Infrastructure

Gartner: Integrated systems revenue will grow $12.3b in 2018

Hyperconverged integrated systems (HCIS) will experience the strongest growth at 55%, while integrated stack systems will experience a 5% decline.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Dicker Data

Dicker Data NZ partners to get 30 days of extended credit

Dicker Data NZ is offering extended credit to their resellers with a promotion that celebrates the company's 40 years in business.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018

Unified Communications

The less tangible cost of Vocus New Zealand

New Zealand buyer of Vocus Group will face significant challenges integrating disconnected assets worth $400m.

By Brendan Ritchie • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: A working definition for edge computing

Edge Computing, a rapidly growing concept, was a major topic at DCD Zettastructure. However, there is still no consensus on the definition of Edge.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

DevOps

Deloitte strengthens AWS and cloud offerings with API Talent acquisition

Deloitte has acquired API Talent, the first New Zealand provider to qualify for AWS DevOps competency and a certified AWS MSP Partner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

DevOps

Deloitte acquires API Talent to ramp up AWS cloud offerings

Deloitte acquires New Zealand's API Talent to enhance AWS cloud services; co-owners join as partners, aiming to boost cloud adoption in local firms.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

Government

Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract

Cirrus Networks has secured a GBP £1.6 million supply contract with Austrade, following its strategic acquisition of Correct Communications.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Digital Transformation

8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX

The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Australia's utilities sector must innovate to tackle energy poverty

Energy poverty affects over 42,000 families in Australia, namely indigenous Australians, pensioners and low-income families.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018