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Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company
Hyperscale

Xilinx CEO outlines a new strategy for the company

Xilinx CEO Victor Peng reveals a bold strategy shift, aiming to redefine the company with highly flexible processors and a focus on data centre acceleration.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Global Stories

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ

The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices
DataCentre infrastructure

Data center giants team up to tackle Australia's steep energy prices

Schneider Electric partners with Equinix to battle high energy prices in Australia. New services will help businesses access low-cost renewable energy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Three key features of Stulz's new micro data centers
Hybrid Cloud

Three key features of Stulz's new micro data centers

Stulz's micro data center features an Integrated Cooling System (ICS) for low to medium density applications which can be mounted internally or on the.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal
EduTech

Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal

Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess
Cybersecurity

CSA chief David Koh recognised for contributions to Singapore's cybersecurity prowess

David Koh, chief of CSA, honoured with Billington CyberSecurity International Leadership Award for pioneering Singapore's cybersecurity advancements.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn't surprise anyone”
IoT Security

Expert says thriving IoT security market “shouldn't surprise anyone”

After Gartner forecast IoT security spending to hit US$3.1b in 2021, Huntsman's Piers Wilson says IoT vulnerabilities are being found all the time.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney
Virtualisation

Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney

Veeam lauds ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney, highlighting standout achievers across 14 categories.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Ziften moves into ANZ with new partnership and appointment
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Ziften moves into ANZ with new partnership and appointment

Ziften will be expanding into the ANZ cybersecurity market with a new country manager and partnership, and a programme for onboarding new partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Baidu backs Seagate's new hard drive for hyperscale data centers
Hyperscale

Baidu backs Seagate's new hard drive for hyperscale data centers

Baidu has endorsed Seagate's latest 14TB Exos X14 drive, designed to enhance performance and capacity in hyperscale data centres amidst soaring data growth.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Acronis launches new channel program to drive partner profitability
Partner Programmes

Acronis launches new channel program to drive partner profitability

Acronis has introduced a new partner program aimed at bolstering reseller and distributor profitability with a simplified incentive scheme and enhanced support.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
inTechnology Distribution inks partnership with Connexient
Health Technologies

inTechnology Distribution inks partnership with Connexient

inTechnology is bringing Connexient's digital wayfinding and patient engagement solutions to the APAC healthcare market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down
Fonterra

Fonterra posts $348 million half-year profit loss, CEO steps down

Fonterra CEO, Theo Spierings, is set to step down later this year, but will continue in an advisory role focusing on China.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
5 things you didn't know about Arrow ECS ANZ
Internet of Things

5 things you didn't know about Arrow ECS ANZ

Previously known as Distribution Central, it hasn't been that long since the company was acquired by Arrow ECS but a lot has changed since then.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Where to buy your Coffee Lake - Ingram's best Intel offer
Endpoint Protection

Where to buy your Coffee Lake - Ingram's best Intel offer

The comprehensive partner programme is just one among many the reasons to buy Intel's latest offerings from Ingram Micro.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Multicloud environments key to avoiding vendor lock-in - Commvault
Software-as-a-Service

Multicloud environments key to avoiding vendor lock-in - Commvault

The concept of portability means that my workloads aren't just isolated to the public cloud environment that they originated in.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018