Managing Director stories - Page 14
Equinix acquires Packet, looks to dominate emerging bare metal market
Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Equinix has acquired Packet for USD $335 million, aiming to enhance its bare metal services and accelerate enterprise digital infrastructure across the globe.
Tech Data to distribute Vertiv's solutions in Australia
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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partner programmes
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vertiv
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tech data
Tech Data is set to distribute Vertiv's power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions in Australia, expanding a successful US partnership Down Under.
Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
Shell co-develops liquid immersion cooling fluid with Asperitas
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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data centre cooling
Shell and Asperitas are co-developing a new immersion cooling fluid aimed at significantly cutting data centre energy consumption and emissions.
Equinix expands Melbourne footprint with fourth data centre worth $116 million
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix opens new data center in Melbourne to support global digital transformation and smart city development.
5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Global shipments of 5G smartphones are forecast to soar by 700% in 2020, from 29 million to 231 million units, driven by declining device costs, Omdia reports.
Global data centers - ranked
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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google
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amazon
Data centers are now a cornerstone of the information economy, with USD$100 billion having been poured into the asset class over the past decade.
Tritium transforms global communications with RingCentral Australia
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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uc
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productivity
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contact centre
Tritium has chosen RingCentral Australia as its global communications solution as it looks to support rapid growth and enhance employee productivity.
Veeam launch of new data protection suite 'biggest ever'
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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virtualisation
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data protection
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dr
Veeam Software has released Veeam Availability Suite v10, offering upgraded data protection capabilities for increased data availability and portability.
Web hosting platform SiteGround shifts infrastructure to Google Cloud
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
SiteGround is migrating much of its infrastructure to Google Cloud, enhancing speed, efficiency, and sustainability for its users in the U.S. and Europe.
Verizon unveils new managing director for APAC
Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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verizon
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recruitment
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verizon connect
Verizon appoints Robert Le Busque as managing director for APAC, leveraging his extensive experience to support the company's growing enterprise customer base.
Aussie AI company receives patent for machine learning tech
Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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ai
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ml
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flamingo ai
Flamingo AI secures a 20-year patent for its innovative semi-supervised machine learning tech, enhancing enterprise efficiency in Australia and the US.
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
AWS announces renewable power project in Australia
Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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power / energy
The Australian project is one of six new renewable energy projects, which are expected to produce a total 711MW of new renewable energy capacity.
New Caledonia to connect to Hawaiki cable by 2021
Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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uc
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network infrastructure
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hawaiki cable
New Caledonian carrier SCCI has signed a deal with Hawaiki Submarine Cable to connect New Caledonia to the Hawaiki Cable.
Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East
Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
Microsoft and Gulf Bridge International have partnered to bolster cloud adoption in the Middle East and Europe, enhancing connectivity and security.
SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting
Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
SoftwareONE has strategically acquired BNW Consulting to enhance its SAP capabilities in public cloud hyperscalers, expanding its global technology services.
Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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financial systems
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protiviti
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trintech
Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.
Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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fintech
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investment
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accenture
Investors have signalled a shift away from fintech ventures as fundraising and deal activity in China showed a significant slowdown in the first half of 2019.
IBM Singapore appoints Veronica Allen as new MD
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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healthtech
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management
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ibm
IBM Singapore has named Veronica Allen as its new managing director, taking over from Abraham Thomas and reporting directly to the Asia Pacific CEO.