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Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report
Health Technologies

Carbon Black releases 2019 global threat report

Carbon Black's 2019 Global Threat Report unveils new cyberattack methods fuelled by rising geopolitical tensions, posing significant risks to global industries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Organisations wasting $100k a year hoarding useless IT hardware
Hybrid Cloud

Organisations wasting $100k a year hoarding useless IT hardware

A new report reveals that two in five organisations spend over USD $100,000 annually storing useless IT hardware, posing security and compliance risks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution
Unified Communications

Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution

Australian tech firm LiveTiles partners with Microsoft to launch an Airline AI bot to streamline gate operations, aiming to boost customer service efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
Rubrik launches technology alliance program, expanding worldwide sales footprint
Partner Programmes

Rubrik launches technology alliance program, expanding worldwide sales footprint

The program brings together a broad ecosystem of solution partners that extend the functionality of Rubrik Cloud Data Management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance
Co-working

London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance

A London-based coworking space is about to become a major cybersecurity innovation hub and a primary UK landing pad for security challenge winners.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement
Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement

Silver Peak is the only SD-WAN vendor to partner with all four leading public cloud providers – Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
MNF Enterprise brings calling to MS Teams
Unified Communications

MNF Enterprise brings calling to MS Teams

Businesses can now use Microsoft Teams for local and international phone calling from their computer or device.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Eaton launches portal and revamped partner programme
Partner Programmes

Eaton launches portal and revamped partner programme

The portal has many features including a training academy, monthly promotions, rewards and a 24-hour turnaround on deal registrations.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager
Unified Communications

8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager

8x8 has appointed Steve Shaw as senior channel manager for ANZ, aiming to enhance regional partner collaborations and bolster cloud communications growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Avaya introduces private cloud delivery of its UCaaS solution
Unified Communications

Avaya introduces private cloud delivery of its UCaaS solution

Avaya launches OneCloud ReadyNow, easing enterprise shift to cloud UCaaS/CCaaS with customised private solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Flexential and EdgeMicro partner to trial edge projects
Hyperscale

Flexential and EdgeMicro partner to trial edge projects

Flexential partners with EdgeMicro for live testing of micro data center pilot project, supporting edge computing.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
UK security startup Barac sets sights on America
Malware

UK security startup Barac sets sights on America

British cybersecurity start-up Barac has opened its first office in Boston and appointed Peter Christou as its first EVP global sales.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence
Unified Communications

Why 37% of enterprises believe in artificial intelligence

The number of enterprises implementing artificial intelligence grew 270% in the past four years and tripled in the past year, according to Gartner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts
Cybersecurity

Facebook cracks down Ukraine-based fake accounts

Facebook has stamped out two massive fake account networks that appeared to originate from Russia and the Ukraine.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
NetFoundry signs new partner to implement cloud solutions
Hyperscale

NetFoundry signs new partner to implement cloud solutions

NetFoundry AppWANs can supposedly facilitate enterprise application deployment and operations, such as SAP on Azure.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
Telstra partnerships boost subsea cable infrastructure
Network Infrastructure

Telstra partnerships boost subsea cable infrastructure

Telstra's customers across Asia Pacific will soon be able to take advantage of major major boosts to Telstra's network services and subsea cables.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Chillisoft nabs LogRhythm as next major vendor
Security Information and Event Management

Chillisoft nabs LogRhythm as next major vendor

Chillisoft signs on the global SIEM provider as it continues to expand its solution portfolio for the growing cybersecurity market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019