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Global Stories

DataCentre infrastructure

Facebook opens new data center in New Albany, Ohio

February has marked the launch of Facebook's new data center in New Albany, Ohio - but the work isn't over yet.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Microsoft

Microsoft NZ general manager Barrie Sheers bound for Asia

Current Microsoft New Zealand enterprise director Vanessa Sorenson will succeed Shears as NZ general manager from April 1.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Internet of Things

DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor

DNA Connect has become nCipher Security's newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

RingCentral reveals strong financial results for Q4

RingCentral reports a robust Q4 with total revenue surging 34% to USD $253 million, as mid-market and enterprise efforts fuel significant growth.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Data Analytics

Snowflake valuation skyrockets to $12.4 billion following strategic partnership with Salesforce

Snowflake's valuation has surged to USD $12.4 billion after new funding and a strategic partnership with Salesforce, poised to solidify its market dominance.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Engineering

Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio

The geo-tech specialist has partnered with OreControl Blasting Consultants to add OrePro 3D software to its solutions portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Exploits

Radiflow launches iRISK for greater visibility into risk and vulnerability

Radiflow launches iRISK, a risk analytics service for industrial networks, enhancing visibility and mitigation of vulnerabilities with NIST-recommended actions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Marketing Technologies

LiveTiles and Canva announce strategic partnership with global growth on the horizon

LiveTiles teams up with Canva to integrate design tools into its platform, aiming to drive global growth and innovate workplace experiences for users worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Cloud Services

Oracle opens new Melbourne Cloud region

Oracle opens its second Australian Gen 2 Cloud Region in Melbourne, enhancing business continuity and compliance capabilities for local enterprises.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Blockchain

Hyland snaps up blockchain credentialing firm Learning Machine

Hyland expands document authentication capabilities with acquisition of blockchain innovator Learning Machine.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Vocus unlocks strategic infrastructure opportunities in Northern Territory with govt partnership

Vocus and the Northern Territory government are partnering to upgrade the state's internet backbone to a capacity of 20Tbps.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Health Technologies

Alibaba uses tech ecosystem to aid coronavirus treatment

The Chinese giant has created a global direct sourcing platform to support medical personnel in Chinese areas impacted by coronavirus.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Supply Chain

Third party guidelines triple chances of receiving compensation after attacks - survey

A Kaspersky survey reveals 71% of firms with third party guidelines received compensation post-supply chain attacks, compared to just 22% without.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Partner Programmes

Talend names Servian APAC VAR of the year

Award winners were revealed in a ceremony during the company's annual sales kickoff conference, Talend Engage in New Orleans.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Finastra extends insurance benefits to partners of LGBTQ employees in India

Finastra has extended medical insurance to LGBTQ employees' partners in India, enhancing workplace inclusivity and earning a Great Place to Work certification.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Feb 2020

Hyperscale

NEXTDC brings Microsoft ExpressRoute site to Sydney

The data-centre-as-a-service provider will offer Sydney customers an enhanced experience when connecting to their Microsoft Azure services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020

Health Technologies

Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech

This appointment extends the range of solutions that Sektor currently offers to partners who serve the healthcare sector.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020

Cisco

MNF Enterprise provides Cisco cloud-native Webex calling in ANZ

MNF Enterprise rolls out Cisco's Cloud Connected Webex Calling in Australia and New Zealand, enabling seamless, cloud-based phone system transitions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Risk & Compliance

Global doors open for indigenous tech company

Indigenous-led Warrgambi secures landmark contract with Boon Edam Australia, boosting its footprint in security solutions for government and private sectors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Feb 2020

Ingram Micro

Access4 names new head of NZ partner enablement

Access4 has appointed Brian Evans to drive partner enablement in New Zealand, leveraging his extensive experience with Ingram Micro to boost profits rapidly.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Feb 2020