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Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines
Cloud Services

Fusionex wins data management contract with Malaysia Airlines

The platform aims to address a challenge thousands of MAB employees currently face – to work and communicate efficiently.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Create a safer internet by building a culture of security
Unified Communications

Create a safer internet by building a culture of security

On Safer Internet Day, stakeholders emphasised the crucial role of organisations in fostering a culture of security to ensure a safer internet for all.

By Stephen Miles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft
Unified Communications

Cisco completes acquisition of BroadSoft

Together, Cisco and BroadSoft aim to deliver a full suite of collaboration experiences to power the future of work.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Personal details of 12,000 social media 'stars' leaked in avoidable breach
Breach Prevention

Personal details of 12,000 social media 'stars' leaked in avoidable breach

Octoly was informed of the exposed cloud repository on January 4th, yet the personally identifiable information was not secured until February 1st.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Pune, India is now home to a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence
Cybersecurity

Pune, India is now home to a Cyber Security Centre of Excellence

Pune, India is the home of a new Cyber Security Centre of Excellence that will tap into the region's pool of IT and security professionals.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability
Ecosystm

Ecosystm promises to democratise data availability

Ecosystm has launched its digital research platform, aiming to democratise data accessibility and transparency. The beta phase precedes a full launch in March.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
AWS gives Powerupcloud premier consulting partner status
DevOps

AWS gives Powerupcloud premier consulting partner status

Powerupcloud has earned premier consulting partner status with AWS, solidifying its rapid rise and expertise in Cloud, DevOps, Big Data, and AI solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
World slow to advance data & analytics use - but APAC's on top
Hybrid Cloud

World slow to advance data & analytics use - but APAC's on top

Gartner has released the findings from a global survey that delved into organisations' data and analytics use and the potential for the market.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018
You're invited: Learn how to accelerate your IoT adoption from the experts
Internet of Things

You're invited: Learn how to accelerate your IoT adoption from the experts

Themed 'Smart Cities and Nations', the conference features keynotes by public sector officials and key industry players like Cisco, IBM, and Intel.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Marketo announces Slack integration to improve sales and marketing collaboration
Data Analytics

Marketo announces Slack integration to improve sales and marketing collaboration

Marketo partners with Slack to boost real-time customer engagement for users, driving sales and marketing synergy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
TE SubCom to build new cable depot in Samoa
Network Infrastructure

TE SubCom to build new cable depot in Samoa

TE SubCom partners with Samoa Submarine Cable to build a new depot in Apia, enhancing maintenance for over 20 cable systems and 51,000 km of cables.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
DXC Technology combines robotics, cloud & AI in new platform
Robotics

DXC Technology combines robotics, cloud & AI in new platform

DXC Technology has launched a new digital platform that combines RPA, cloud and AI to enhance and transform business processes.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
SonicWall reveals public betas to defend against 'vulnerabilities of tomorrow'
Malware

SonicWall reveals public betas to defend against 'vulnerabilities of tomorrow'

SonicWall has released a new bundle of public betas aimed at defending enterprises against 'the vulnerabilities of tomorrow'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership
Fuji Xerox

Xerox and Fujifilm Xerox join forces after 56 year partnership

The combined company is expected to deliver at least $1.7 billion in total cost savings, with $1.2 billion to be achieved by 2020.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment
Virtualisation

Dell is thinking about merging with VMware - CEO comment

Dell's SEC filing regards the potential business opportunities being evaluated by Dell, including a possible business combination with its subsidiary.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Microsoft quarterly earnings report
Microsoft

Microsoft quarterly earnings report

Microsoft's latest financial quarter saw revenues up 12% to USD $28.9 billion, but a GAAP net loss of USD $6.3 billion due to a tax charge.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

Tech execs, academics coming together to shape AI in NZ

Top tech companies and experts will gather in Auckland for New Zealand's biggest AI event, showcasing the impact of artificial intelligence on people's lives.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018