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Intel Security to return to the McAfee brand
Cloud Access Security Broker

Intel Security to return to the McAfee brand

Intel Security rejuvenates as it embraces its McAfee heritage, heralding a strategic shift dedicated to cybersecurity. #McAfeeIsBack.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition

Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data
Data Analytics

Bigger is better: Symantec announces world's largest set of threat data

Following their acquisition of Blue Coat just three months ago, Symantec recently announced the first positive spin-off.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”
Symantec

Symantec: Blue Coat acquisition a “work in progress”

Symantec's Global Partner Sales vice president spoke at a media briefing about what their acquisition of Blue Coat will mean for partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue
Private Cloud

Acquisitions, portfolio expansion and data center investments drive Cloud-as-a-Service revenue

Cloud-as-a-Service revenue is increasing thanks to acquisitions, portfolio expansion, and data center investments, says TBR report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be
Commerce Commission

Commerce Commission 'not convinced' Sky-Vodafone merger is all it claims to be

The next blow for Vodafone and Sky's proposed merger has been built, with the Commerce Commission today announcing that it's not convinced the merger.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion
Semiconductors

Qualcomm spends up large, nets NXP Semiconductors for $47 billion

Semiconductor manufacturer NXP will now become part of the global giant Qualcomm, after the acquisition was unanimously approved by company boards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business
Data Analytics

The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business

Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Why Managed Service Providers must change - or die
IT Automation

Why Managed Service Providers must change - or die

The managed service provider (MSP) space is experiencing an explosion of merger and acquisition (M&A) activity, with new announcements made daily.

By Miguel Lopez • 4 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager
Cybersecurity

Tenable accelerates Asia Pacific momentum with first ANZ channel manager

Tenable Network Security appoints Peter Raven as first channel manager for Australia and New Zealand to drive growth in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Oracle takes on cloud security with Identity Cloud Service
Cloud Access Security Broker

Oracle takes on cloud security with Identity Cloud Service

Oracle launches Identity Cloud Service, revolutionising security by shifting focus from networks to user identity in the cloud era.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Transformations hurting data center profits
Hyperscale

Transformations hurting data center profits

Server, storage and networking hardware profits are slipping, in the wake of a 'steady creep' of virtualisation across data centers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Dicker Data joins Aussie Microsoft Surface distie lineup
Microsoft

Dicker Data joins Aussie Microsoft Surface distie lineup

Dicker Data become a commercial distributor for Microsoft's full range of Surface Pro 4 and Surface book offerings.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?
Health Technologies

NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?

The results of the recently released annual TIN100 Report revealed what tech companies, start-ups and even geographies are performing the best.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors
Marketing Technologies

TIN report showcases New Zealand's tech prowess to investors

The Technology Investment Network's 201report has revealed the extent of technology's reach in what's now New Zealand's third biggest export secto.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Kiwi businesses keen to invest in robotics and automation
Robotics

Kiwi businesses keen to invest in robotics and automation

4 in 10 NZ businesses plan to invest in robotics & automation within the next year, according to Alleasing. Auckland leads the charge.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract
Cybersecurity

Transitioning BlackBerry lands AU health contract

Blackberry partners with Australian healthcare organization Mai-Wel Group to deploy its Good Secure Collaboration Suite.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Oct 2016