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Akamai 'building the cloud the next decade needs' with latest release
Edge Computing

Akamai 'building the cloud the next decade needs' with latest release

Akamai Technologies has launched Akamai Connected Cloud, a massively distributed edge and cloud platform for computing, security and content delivery.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Feb 2023
Publicis Sapient acquires Tquila ANZ, expands Salesforce capabilities
Data Analytics

Publicis Sapient acquires Tquila ANZ, expands Salesforce capabilities

The acquisition will ramp up Publicis Sapient's local Salesforce capabilities, while continuing to strengthen the company's global distributed delivery model.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Feb 2023
SM Retail partners Fluent Commerce in the Philippines
Marketing Technologies

SM Retail partners Fluent Commerce in the Philippines

Fluent Order Management has gone live nationwide for SM Retail with the option to be used by over 50 brands, with Shop SM being the first cab off the rank.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Vista acquires KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash
Software

Vista acquires KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash

Vista Equity Partners acquires cybersecurity firm KnowBe4 for $24.90 per share in cash, marking a significant milestone for both companies.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Most workers who feel at home at work don't intend to leave
EduTech

Most workers who feel at home at work don't intend to leave

Workday has published the results of a new survey, finding that 79% of workers who feel a sense of belonging in the workplace do not intend to leave their jobs.

By Zach Thompson • 6 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Bastion appoints Ex-Deloitte Digital Tim Den Braber
EduTech

Bastion appoints Ex-Deloitte Digital Tim Den Braber

Bastion has appointed Tim Den Braber as National MD, Bastion Digital, Australia. He will lead the brand experience and technology transformation.

By Tom Raynel • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets
Cybersecurity

Enterprise in APAC to increase IT security budgets

The increased complexity of IT infrastructure is a main factor driving cyber security spending for companies of all sizes.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
Equinix IBX using eight NVIDIA systems in Sydney data centre
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix IBX using eight NVIDIA systems in Sydney data centre

harrison.ai has deployed eight NVIDIA DX A100 systems in an Equinix International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Sydney.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2023
Hnry banks $35 million in Series B round to fuel expansion
Fintech

Hnry banks $35 million in Series B round to fuel expansion

The new capital will be deployed to finance both the growth in Australia and international expansion of the platform.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2023
IAPP appoints Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand
Data Privacy

IAPP appoints Managing Director for Australia & New Zealand

Adam Ford appointed as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand at the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Australian Tax Office renews security deal with Macquarie
DataCentre infrastructure

Australian Tax Office renews security deal with Macquarie

Macquarie Government renews and extends cybersecurity agreement with Australian Taxation Office (ATO) to protect sensitive data.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
Financial firms to build on productivity gains following pandemic
Productivity

Financial firms to build on productivity gains following pandemic

The Covid-19 pandemic saw productivity levels at Australian and New Zealand-based financial organisations improve, but gains are set to erode.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2023
UK's CEF embarks on digital transformation journey with HPE
Disaster Recovery

UK's CEF embarks on digital transformation journey with HPE

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced that CEF has selected the HPE GreenLake platform for its digital transformation journey.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2023

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Proactive procurement crucial to secure access to equipment
Hyperscale

Proactive procurement crucial to secure access to equipment

Aggreko advises proactive equipment procurement to avoid project delays in the booming European data centre market, amidst global supply chain challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Feb 2023
AIATSIS artefact collection digitised in teamup with Nutanix
Nutanix

AIATSIS artefact collection digitised in teamup with Nutanix

Some of the materials included in the collection are academic research materials by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge keepers.

By Tom Raynel • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2023
Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements
Partner Programmes

Tecala commits to climate change activism with latest announcements

Tecala has achieved the Climate Active Carbon Neutral Standard for Organisations and is now certified as carbon neutral for its Australian business operations.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why
Supply Chain

Will businesses be paying more for their IT services in 2023? Yes, here's why

Inflation, a recession, and a shortage of skilled workers are causing price increases in the IT sector, putting pressure on businesses.

By Frazer Scott • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Feb 2023
ATech has appointed its first Chief Financial Officer
Marketing Technologies

ATech has appointed its first Chief Financial Officer

Brisbane-based cloud hosting & web development firm, ATech, appoints CFO Michael Burridge to manage fiscal operations, identify cost savings & efficiencies.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2023