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Flexera acquires multi-cloud management provider, RightScale

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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Flexera has acquired multi-cloud management leader RightScale, bolstering its technology asset management offering.
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TIN Report hints at new chapter in NZ tech sector

Fri, 28th Sep 2018
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commerce systems
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New Zealand's top tech companies have seen a 38% rise in profitability, the largest increase since records began in 2005.
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SJC subsea cable finds home in HKCOLO.NET's Hong Kong data centre

Thu, 27th Sep 2018
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The cable itself spans a colossal 8,900 kilometres and connects seven countries and territories in South-East Asia.
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More than half of UK organisations struggling to use data

Tue, 25th Sep 2018
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managed services
Over half of UK firms struggle to utilise collected data, with 51% finding it hard to make informed decisions, reveals a Claranet report by Vanson Bourne.
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Datacentres Ireland shedding light on the nation's €5.7b industry

Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Participants of the event will be able to meet the professionals powering Ireland's data centre industry with invaluable opportunities for networking.
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The good and bad of Office 365 security

Wed, 19th Sep 2018
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Despite the stigma, Office 365 adoption is improving security, but managing it can be challenging, says @journalist. #CloudSecurity #Office365.
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How voice biometric solutions reduce friction and cut fraud

Tue, 18th Sep 2018
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biometrics
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contact centre
Voice biometrics cut fraud and boost customer satisfaction as traditional authentication methods like PINs and passwords fail to secure accounts.
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Open for business: 4,600km cable connecting AU & SG goes live

Fri, 14th Sep 2018
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It's taken months of gruelling work and no shortage of investment, but the ASC is now live to present huge opportunities in APAC.
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Bitdefender invests in APAC with acquisition of SMS eTech business line

Thu, 13th Sep 2018
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From its base in Melbourne, the new Bitdefender Australia office will retain all current employees of SMS eTech working on the Bitdefender business line.
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Exclusive: Marseille is THE interconnection market to target says Interxion MD

Wed, 12th Sep 2018
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colocation
Marseille is Europe's fastest growing interconnection hub, driven by its location as the gateway between Europe, Africa, Middle East and Asia.
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Brace168 and Bitglass partner to tackle cloud security

Tue, 4th Sep 2018
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Sydney-based cybersecurity firm Brace168 has partnered with Bitglass to offer data protection to Australian businesses.
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Open DC data center to host Malaysia's second internet exchange

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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Extreme Broadband has launched JBIX in Malaysia, the country's first open internet exchange available to all organisations around the world.
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New channel head appointed for Tealium ANZ

Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
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The data orchestration solution provider has named a new head of channel partnerships for Australia and New Zealand.
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Equinix opens up hybrid cloud deployments with VMware partnership

Thu, 30th Aug 2018
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hybrid cloud
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hyperscale
The interconnection and data center giant has announced it is partnering with VMware to offer private connectivity to VMware Cloud on AWS.
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Trio of companies to invest €120m into new Frankfurt data centre

Wed, 29th Aug 2018
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Frankfurt has announced plans for a new data center project, solidifying its position as the second largest data center cluster in Europe.
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Equinix drops US$11m into Perth data centre expansion

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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colocation
Equinix is adding 225 cabinets and more than 550 sqm of colocation space to its Perth data centre where the Australia Singapore Cable terminates.
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Veritas updates data management solution with simplified user experience

Thu, 23rd Aug 2018
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Veritas has launched Veritas NetBackup 8.1.2, featuring an improved user interface to simplify data protection and management.
Devices

Is BYOD an expensive mistake for your business?

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Although BYOD can seem like a cost-effective mobility solution, experts warn it might backfire due to security, productivity, and cost concerns.
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Vertiv makes tactical moves to lead AU smart city stampede

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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Vertiv has announced two new AU partnerships that are centred around a drive to be at the forefront in the surging number of smart city initiatives.
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Privacy management company OneTrust expands into AU and NZ

Tue, 21st Aug 2018
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data privacy
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cloud services
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gdpr
The expansion includes a new office, local data centres and updated product offerings to meet new and amended Australia and New Zealand privacy laws.