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Why you can't afford to ignore data breach legislation
Breach Prevention

Why you can't afford to ignore data breach legislation

Businesses are under more pressure than ever before to keep customer data secure – and they can't afford to ignore it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
7 best practices of successful managed service providers
Partner Programmes

7 best practices of successful managed service providers

As more channel partners are transitioning into the MSP model, it is important to get started on the right foot and continue strong from there.

By Nop Srinara • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup
Cloud Services

HPE acquires RedPixie AND invests in UK-based startup

Both companies are based in the UK and fall into HPE's global expansion plan, with one for cloud consulting and the other for wireless connectivity.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack
Hybrid Cloud

Exclusive interview: Microsoft drives intelligent edge with Azure Stack

Microsoft is bringing cloud-like capabilities to businesses that need to store data on-prem or at the edge with Azure Stack.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Singtel, SoftBank amongst four major telcos in new cybersecurity alliance
Risk & Compliance

Singtel, SoftBank amongst four major telcos in new cybersecurity alliance

Singtel, SoftBank,Etisalat, and Telefónica have banded together to create one of the world's biggest cybersecurity alliances.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Carl Jefferys steps up to lead Ruckus Networks ANZ operations
Unified Communications

Carl Jefferys steps up to lead Ruckus Networks ANZ operations

Ruckus Networks has hired Carl Jefferys to lead its operations in Australia and New Zealand as the company expands its reach in the region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit
Unified Communications

Intelligent cloud, Azure Stack, compliance - Highlights from the Auckland Azure Summit

The event featured a variety of speakers, from Microsoft heavyweights Vijay Tewari and Russell Craig, to Azure customers like BNZ, and Pageproof.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 13th Apr 2018
Equinix: 5 things we learned from our customers about multicloud security
Distributed Denial of Service

Equinix: 5 things we learned from our customers about multicloud security

Equinix's SmartKey beta reveals key multicloud security insights: from agile HSM services to preferred private interconnections via ECX Fabric.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Key features from VMware's latest vRealize Suite update
Virtualisation

Key features from VMware's latest vRealize Suite update

VMware's vRealize CMP updates aim for 'self-driving' cloud ops & IT automation, enhancing hybrid cloud management.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Bitglass appoints first ANZ distie, launches new partner programme
Partner Programmes

Bitglass appoints first ANZ distie, launches new partner programme

Bitglass launches Altitude Partner Program and names Orca Tech as first national distributor, aiming to improve cloud security.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre
Network Infrastructure

Interview: assessing the fundamentals of a world-class data centre

We sat down with Polaris' Adam Gibson to learn about where data centres need to be delivering value for clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Apr 2018
Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP
Customer Relationship Management

Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP

The distributor says the move reflects the company's progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments
Partner Programmes

Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments

Mimecast says the new program will offer more rewards in an effort to increase opportunities for resellers to attract new clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
The top trends affecting I&O teams? Gartner knows
DataCentre infrastructure

The top trends affecting I&O teams? Gartner knows

Gartner report challenges infrastructure and operations leaders to rethink their jobs in the digital age. #technology #digitaltransformation.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT
Malware

The Internet of Broken Things? Seven key facts about IoT

While most ransomware attacks currently infiltrate an organisation via email, IoT presents a new delivery system for both mass and targeted attacks.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018
Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking
Network Infrastructure

Interview: Cisco on where the opportunity lies for intent-based networking

Cisco talks about how the role of partners and networking personnel is set to experience a shift as a result of intent-based networking.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits
QuintessenceLabs

Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits

Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018
CERT NZ partners with Orange Business Services on comprehensive threat intelligence
Threat intelligence

CERT NZ partners with Orange Business Services on comprehensive threat intelligence

CERT NZ and Orange Business Services collaborate in threat intelligence sharing to boost analysis of cyber threat data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018