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FXecosystem unveils new Hong Kong data center deployment
Hyperscale

FXecosystem unveils new Hong Kong data center deployment

FXecosystem strengthens Asian footprint with a new data centre in Hong Kong, boosting regional connectivity and global trading infrastructure.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017

Global Stories

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Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet
Firewalls

Former NSA exec to take charge of global security at Fortinet

Fortinet appoints Phil Quade as CISO, with responsibility for information security and expanding the company's federal and critical infrastructure business.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
AMAX becomes official Intel data center specialist
Intel

AMAX becomes official Intel data center specialist

AMAX becomes official Intel Technology Provider and Cloud Data Center Specialist, recognized for excellence in technology partnerships and solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Is the PC market on the road to recovery?
Lenovo

Is the PC market on the road to recovery?

Worldwide PC shipments in Q4 2016 totalled 70.2 million units, with a 1.5% decline YoY, according to IDC's tracker.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Dell reveals hyper-converged portfolio expansion at Citrix Summit 2017
Virtualisation

Dell reveals hyper-converged portfolio expansion at Citrix Summit 2017

For customers looking for a hyper-converged infrastructure solution specifically designed for VDI, the VxRail is only the second in Dell's portfolio.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Informatica signs distie deal with Ingram Micro Cloud in India
Informatica

Informatica signs distie deal with Ingram Micro Cloud in India

Informatica partners with Ingram Micro to enhance Indian cloud data management, reaching more enterprises through a vast partner network.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states
Hyperscale

Optus' wholesale nbn spreads like wildfire across Aussie states

Optus unveils flexible nbn aggregation models serving 121 POIs in four states, boosting efficiency and reducing latency for wholesale customers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
IBM India greets the new year with leadership switch up
Microsoft

IBM India greets the new year with leadership switch up

IBM India unveils new leadership with Karan Bajwa as managing director, replacing Vanitha Narayanan. Narayanan remains as Chairman.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Unit4 exec shake up to harness the 'full potential of cloud'
Data Analytics

Unit4 exec shake up to harness the 'full potential of cloud'

Jeremy Roche, former CEO of FinancialForce, has been appointed as the new Chief Product Officer of business software company Unit4.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Making history: The MSP market in 2017
IT Automation

Making history: The MSP market in 2017

MSP market set to grow in 2017, says Kaseya survey, which found that high-growth providers offer a full suite of services and earn higher prices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity
Internet of Things

What the new year will bring for telecom regulators and IoT insecurity

Telecom regulators to focus more on network quality in 2017, predicts Procera Networks VP of Global Marketing. IoT security issues to continue.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Microsoft India's new boss shares vision as country goes digital
Digital Transformation

Microsoft India's new boss shares vision as country goes digital

New head honcho at Microsoft India, Anant Maheshwari, plans to transform the company by empowering partners and making digital India a reality.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider
SAP

CenturyLink acquires leading SAP solutions provider

CenturyLink bolsters its SAP prowess with the strategic buyout of SEAL Consulting, eyeing enhanced integrated solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
TechnoBind increases distie network in India with new partnership
TechnoBind

TechnoBind increases distie network in India with new partnership

TechnoBind partners with Seclore to expand business in India and meet growing demand for data-centric security solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits
NZQA

Te Kura offers online help to students needing more NCEA credits

Te Kura offers a lifeline to Kiwi students needing extra NCEA credits to qualify for university by providing online courses with qualified teachers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis
Fitness

TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis

TomTom launches new Sports app co-created with athletes, aiming to turn data into insights and provide motivation for users.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding
Sage

Kiwi cyber security firm raises $6.2m in Series A funding

RedShield Security has raised $6.2m NZD in series A funding from Sage Technologies, following its iSANZ award win.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017