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Global cloud provider OVH chooses Melbourne to launch APAC headquarters
DataCentre infrastructure

Global cloud provider OVH chooses Melbourne to launch APAC headquarters

Following the recent opening of data centres in Australia and Singapore, OVH has launched its APAC regional headquarters in Melbourne.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 13th May 2017
Okta expands channel offering, integrates with Aurion
Human Capital Management

Okta expands channel offering, integrates with Aurion

Okta has announced the Australian people and payroll software company Aurion now integrates with its Single Sign-On (SSO) platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
MSPs The 20 snubs ConnectWise to move to Kaseya
IT Automation

MSPs The 20 snubs ConnectWise to move to Kaseya

The 20 abandons ConnectWise for Kaseya's cutting-edge PSA solution, praising its superior features and cost efficiency.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches
Mergers and Acquisitions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel
Network Infrastructure

Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel

For every dollar they spend on Dell business Technology solutions through the Dell for Work online store, members will earn one Qantas Point.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
2018 to be the year of automation for AU - jump onboard before it's too late
IT Automation

2018 to be the year of automation for AU - jump onboard before it's too late

A new report from ServiceNow has revealed Australian companies to be close to breaking point and in urgent need of intelligent automation.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think
Firewalls

The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think

​The Australian Budget dropped on Tuesday evening, and as per usual, there will be winners and losers - here is the POV from some top IT vendors.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017

Global Stories

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Enable Professional Services wins big at ServiceNow global partner summit
Partner Programmes

Enable Professional Services wins big at ServiceNow global partner summit

​Enable Professional Services has been recognised by ServiceNow with an award for Global Services Partner excellence.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them
Network Infrastructure

Trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them

Director of APAC channels at NETSCOUT, Amit Rao talks about trends in the IT industry and how the channel can capitalise on them.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Janrain celebrates two year since opening up China to international brands
Hyperscale

Janrain celebrates two year since opening up China to international brands

Janrain is entering its third year since becoming the first Customer Identity and Access Management provider to provide reach into Chinese markets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Advertising about to get a whole lot more targeted with new partnership
Marketing Technologies

Advertising about to get a whole lot more targeted with new partnership

​Swirl Networks and AccuWeather have partnered to bring advanced, real-time weather targeting capabilities to indoor mobile location marketing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
Online shopping? Four tips for staying secure
Malware

Online shopping? Four tips for staying secure

Have you remembered Mother's Day? If not, better get on the net and buy something! Here's some tips for staying secure while online shopping.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Supermicro showcases hottest innovations at Japan IT Week Data Center
Storage

Supermicro showcases hottest innovations at Japan IT Week Data Center

Complete server, storage & networking solutions target software-defined data center, hyper converged infrastructure, big data & HPC workloads.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Zuora takes over Leeyo, asserts subscription economy is the future
Zuora

Zuora takes over Leeyo, asserts subscription economy is the future

According to McKinsey & Company, digital services are expected to account for about three-quarters of global growth over the coming decade.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?
Unified Communications

Phase 2 of Ultra-Fast Broadband build underway - who's town is next?

​The second phase of the government's Ultra-Fast Broadband initiative is underway, with one South Island town and one North Island town first up.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
HPE invests $140m to help boost start-ups within new APJ headquarters
Supply Chain

HPE invests $140m to help boost start-ups within new APJ headquarters

​At the opening of its new Asia Pacific and Japan headquarters in Singapore, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise (HPE) unveiled their InnovateNext program.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Zanroo chooses IBM as cloud provider to enable global expansion
Public Cloud

Zanroo chooses IBM as cloud provider to enable global expansion

Zanroo taps IBM's cloud might for global reach, eyeing seamless scale and tech prowess in its market research expansion.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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