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Megaport has announced that Verizon Digital Media Services will be using its services to provide direct connections to Verizon content.

IBM unveils Watson for Cyber Security, leveraging cognitive tech and collaboration with top US universities to tackle modern cyber threats.

Jade Software has successfully gone global, using diversification and investment strategies that have paid off, the company reports.

What makes a winning company? As Soltius celebrates its 20th birthday, boss Nick Mulcahy gives us the lowdown.

Cloud Distribution is offering resellers a 'unique, virtually first of its kind' security offering to protect customers against spear phishing attacks.

IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.

Hills, GX2 and Think Wireless have taken out the top awards at Ruckus' Big Dog APAC conference, as wireless demand soars across the region.

Unleashed Software has raised $3 million in new capital and is reportedly planning to expand business both locally and on an international level.

Aptira, the Aussie OpenStack managed services firm, has appointed cloud exec Simon Anderson as executive chairman to aid global expansion.

Minimal growth this quarter is primarily attributed to strong smartphone saturation in developed markets, as well as a decline from Apple and Samsung.

Cloud Distribution is offering resellers 'a force multiplier to win new business' with the signing of a distribution deal with OneLogin.

Fortinet is eyeing up the managed security service provider market in Australia and New Zealand, with plans to ramp up its market share.

United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.

Hemisphere Technologies to boost reach as it becomes local distributor for Stratus Technologies, targeting specific verticals in Australia and Pacific Islands.

LinkedIn has opened its SG$80 million Singapore data center - its first outside of the United States, aiming to bolster speeds for APAC members.

Johnson will be focused on expanding the business within Australia and New Zealand by leveraging Liferay's partnerships and developing the local team.

IBM has announced it plans to acquire Bluewolf, with the aim of accelerating cloud-based customer experiences for Salesforce users.

Signet Interactive and FriendMedia have teamed up to offer a digital signage with content-as-a-service for a complete turnkey package.

Kiwi tech firm Virsae nabs £2.4M for global push, targeting $2B market with its cloud services after impressive US gains.

A new Transpacific broadband data and fiber hub, designed to connect businesses in Asia with Centeris' Seattle data center, has opened.