Partners Stories - Page 506

Asian Stories

Alibaba Cloud invests in future Singapore IT talent

The joint programme with the Singapore Management University (SMU) and Alibaba Cloud is the latter company's first of its kind outside of China.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Global Stories

Hyperscale

2018 cloud infrastructure spend exceeds US$80b

According to Canalys, spending grew by 46% in 4Q18 and AWS maintained dominance with nearly a third of the total.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Space Technologies

Iridium completes US$3 billion satellite constellation upgrade

Iridium completes $3bn satellite constellation upgrade and introduces new transceiver for portable and IoT-friendly applications.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Software-as-a-Service

CrowdStrike opens endpoint protection platform to third-party apps

The CrowdStrike Store leverages the cloud for both scale and telemetry, enabling applications to deliver faster, smarter, and more effective solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Hyperscale

Channel partners growing in importance for cloud services

Canalys analysts say the huge growth in cloud services will be of benefit to channel partners with a number of incentives.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Firewalls

Palo Alto changes up partner programme

The changes include a dedicated programme for managed services providers and a raft of new processes and initiatives.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019

Drones

Intel breaks its own record with Super Bowl drone show

Intel smashed its own record at Super Bowl LIII, dazzling viewers with a live drone light show featuring 150 drones, enhancing Maroon 5's performance.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Feb 2019

Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Drones

France grants first approvals for automated surveillance UAVs

France's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has given approval for the first fully-automated surveillance drone to be operated in France.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Gaming

Game review: Kingdom Hearts III finally releases on PS4 and Xbox One

After over a decade of anticipation, Kingdom Hearts III launches on PS4 and Xbox One, delivering stunning visuals and nostalgic Disney magic.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Digital Transformation

Accenture and Microsoft strengthen bond with new business group

The new group elevates a longstanding strategic alliance, expanding combined service capabilities, global scale and joint solution development.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Virtualisation

Cloud provider fully integrates console with Veeam Suite

A global provider of cloud services, iland, has updated its management console to integrate Veeam's full Availability Suite into the offering.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Network Infrastructure

Dell partners with Secureworks and CrowdStrike on endpoint security offering

Dell's approach is designed to prevent, detect and respond to the shifting threat landscape, and makes it easy for organisations to protect their data.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Unified Communications

Alloys expands communications portfolio with Grandstream

Grandstream appoints Alloys as distributor in Australia to expand SIP unified communications solutions in SME market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Encryption

DigiCert Labs to research postquantum cryptography & ML

The new research lab will collaborate with university researchers and industry leaders on ways to develop innovative approaches to security challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Digital Transformation

Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind

Australia's digital transformation lagging, says Infosys report. Despite progress, Australia's Digital Maturity Index of 53.1 trails the global average of 57.4.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019

Cisco

Westcon-Comstor gains full Cisco portfolio access

Westcon-Comstor NZ gains full access to Cisco's product range, ending Telegistics' exclusivity on certain solutions, and widening the distribution landscape.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019

Partner Programmes

Creative HQ & Beca to create innovation opportunities

Creative HQ will work with Asia-Pacific based professional consultancy firm Beca on a partnership that will bring Beca's services closer to ANZ innovators.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019

Cloud Services

Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019