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Managing Director stories - Page 14

Equinix

Equinix acquires Packet, looks to dominate emerging bare metal market

Fri, 6th Mar 2020
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Equinix has acquired Packet for USD $335 million, aiming to enhance its bare metal services and accelerate enterprise digital infrastructure across the globe.
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Tech Data to distribute Vertiv's solutions in Australia

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Tech Data is set to distribute Vertiv's power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions in Australia, expanding a successful US partnership Down Under.
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Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
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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.
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Equinix expands Melbourne footprint with fourth data centre worth $116 million

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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Equinix opens new data center in Melbourne to support global digital transformation and smart city development.
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5G smartphone shipments to increase 700% in 2020

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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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.
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Global data centers - ranked

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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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.
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Tritium transforms global communications with RingCentral Australia

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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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.
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Veeam launch of new data protection suite 'biggest ever'

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Veeam Software has released Veeam Availability Suite v10, offering upgraded data protection capabilities for increased data availability and portability.
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Web hosting platform SiteGround shifts infrastructure to Google Cloud

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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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.
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Verizon unveils new managing director for APAC

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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Verizon appoints Robert Le Busque as managing director for APAC, leveraging his extensive experience to support the company's growing enterprise customer base.
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Aussie AI company receives patent for machine learning tech

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Flamingo AI secures a 20-year patent for its innovative semi-supervised machine learning tech, enhancing enterprise efficiency in Australia and the US.
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Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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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.
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AWS announces renewable power project in Australia

Wed, 4th Dec 2019
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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.
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New Caledonia to connect to Hawaiki cable by 2021

Mon, 2nd Dec 2019
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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.
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Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East

Mon, 11th Nov 2019
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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.
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SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting

Thu, 7th Nov 2019
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public cloud
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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.
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Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.
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Global fintech investment drops, but APAC deals stand strong

Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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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.
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IBM Singapore appoints Veronica Allen as new MD

Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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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.