Managing Director stories - Page 96
Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.
First UK universities to deploy IBM POWER9 servers reap benefits
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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storage
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
Queen Mary University of London and Newcastle University are the first academia in the UK to deploy IBM's new system for HPC, data analytics and AI.
Big step forward for Singapore's solar energy market as Microsoft signs new deal
Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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clean technologies
Microsoft says this is the first rooftop solar portfolio in the country focused on serving data center energy consumption.
Kaspersky Lab appoints new general manager for Southeast Asia
Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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kaspersky
Kaspersky Lab appoints Yeo Siang Tong as new general manager for Southeast Asia, with focus on strategic growth in key markets.
DXC Technology acquires local Oracle partner M-Power Solutions
Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
DXC Technology is set to acquire Australian-based Oracle partner M-Power Solutions, enhancing its leading position in Oracle Cloud solutions in ANZ.
Sony's Xperia 3D Creator app brings 3D scans of your food (or anything else) to Facebook
Sun, 25th Feb 2018
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sony
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facebook
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3d printing
Sony's innovative 3D Creator app now lets Xperia users share 3D scans of their food and more directly on Facebook, revolutionising food photography.
Despite H1 revenue drop, Hills expect a profitable year
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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uc
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cybersecurity
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hills
Hills attributes the fall in revenue to the exiting of the unprofitable NBN satellite installation business and a shortfall in antenna sales.
Apple or Android? Smartphone sales surge 11% in AU
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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wearables
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martech
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commerce systems
9.2m smartphones were sold in 2017, a big increase from last year that was largely driven by a 'replacement cycle' from one of the major OS.
Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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physical security
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cybersecurity
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m&a
Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.
How one Dutch company created Civil Defence's emergency alert system
Thu, 15th Feb 2018
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uc
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civil defence
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emergency communications
Dutch company one2many has been chosen by the Ministry of Civil Defence - Emergency Management as its provider of a national Wireless Emergency Alert System.
The future of contact centres - 4 key trends identified
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
NICE has identified four key trends to watch in 2018 in order to create or maintain a successful contact centre.
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
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wfh
Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
C6 Intelligence expands Asia footprint with new managing director
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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corruption
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money laundering
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c6 intelligence
Cybercrime prevention agency C6 Intelligence has expanded its Asia operations through the appointment of a new APAC managing director for the region.
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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m&a
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tnt technologies
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ademco
Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.
Singtel Innov8 backs 'deception tech' firm Attivo Networks for APAC expansion
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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singtel
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funding
Singtel Group's venture capital arm Singtel Innov8 is backing US 'deception technology' firm Attivo Networks through an undisclosed amount of funding.
Edge, IoT and energy efficiency all feature in Vertiv MD's forecast for AU
Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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edge computing
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iot
The year seems to be flying by with one month down already, but Vertiv ANZ managing director Robert Linsdell says there is still much to come.
Aussie firms slow to adopt 'breakthrough innovation' for cyber defence
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Australian businesses need to be on the lookout for malicious insiders, phishing and social engineering or face price tags of as much as $137,000.
IT skills gap a 'roadblock' to digital transformation – 4 steps to overcome it
Sat, 3rd Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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iot
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ai
A number of studies have proven there is a significant skills shortage in AU which is holding back digital transformation - Y Soft have the answers.
Optus announces 'historic' 5G rollout plan
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Optus reveals its 'historic' 5G rollout plan, set to start by early 2019, promising 15x faster wireless speeds and advancing IoT tech in Australia.
Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer
Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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healthtech
New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.