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Global Switch awarded certification for Amsterdam data centre

Tue, 6th Mar 2018
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​Global Switch has announced that its Amsterdam data centre has achieved ISO 50001:2011 certification for its energy management system.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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Despite H1 revenue drop, Hills expect a profitable year

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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cybersecurity
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Hills attributes the fall in revenue to the exiting of the unprofitable NBN satellite installation business and a shortfall in antenna sales.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hybrid & remote work
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Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.