Stories by Patrick - Page 9
NSW government awards NEC 12 month SD-WAN proof of concept contract
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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sd-wan
NEC secures a 12-month contract with the NSW Department of Finance to implement a proof of concept for SD-WAN, partnering with Silver Peak and Cisco Meraki.
Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
25 of Microsoft Azure services and 10 Office 365 services have received the certification from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).
Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra
Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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daas
The new regions are specifically designed to support the mission-critical demands of government and national critical infrastructure.
Interview: Cisco on its partner community and intent-based networking
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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cisco
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intent based networking
A look how Cisco's partners have reacted to the company's intent-based networking push and how they can keep up with customer demand.
Carbon Black brings 80 tech partners together for new security integrations
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
The Carbon Black Integration Network (CbIN) has seen the likes of Juniper Networks, LogRhythm and Phantom building integrations with Cb's PSC.
SonicWall unveils new MSSP program to build partners’ security offerings
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
The program is designed to allow partners to fill their customers’ widening security skills gap by building their managed security service offerings.
Unisys says 49% of Australian citizens prefer online channels for government engagement
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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government
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unisys
Nearly half of Australians prefer to engage with government services online, driven by ease of access via PC, tablet or phone, says Unisys study.
Cylance recognises top local partners at APAC partner advisory council
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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ai security
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ai
Cylance says the awards recognise the instrumental role their partners have played in driving its recent APAC growth figures.
IDC report: global AI spend to reach US$19 billion in 2018
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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open source
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ai
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healthtech
Global spending on AI systems is projected to hit USD $19.1 billion in 2018, up 54.2%, as per IDC. Retail to lead, surpassing banking.
Milestone Systems predict the future of the surveillance industry - 7 key trends
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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saas
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storage
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surveillance
The company discusses issues around IoT and automation as well as how some integrators might struggle to keep up with the market.
Ex-Telstra talent to lead Superloop after CEO Bevan Slattery steps down
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Slattery will fulfill the position of executive director, which Superloop says will allow him to focus on the company's strategic priorities.
Telstra to front federal court over direct billing services
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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uc
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telco
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telstra
Telstra faces fines of up to AUD$10m and customer refunds after admitting to misleading consumers about its Premium Direct Billing service.
NBN launches new simulation-based training facilities for telecommunications employees
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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uc
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it training
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telco
NBN has launched simulation-based training facilities to upskill over 2,000 telecommunications workers, aiming to enhance customer experiences.
Three Vocus subsidiaries to compensate customers over inadequate NBN speeds
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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uc
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telco
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nbn
Vocus subsidiaries Dodo, iPrimus, and Commander to refund customers for undelivered NBN speeds, following ACCC agreement, affecting over 5,800 consumers.
TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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saas
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government
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council
TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.
Canalys says SECaaS growing rapidly, while vendors struggle to keep up
Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
Security-as-a-Service offerings surged in 2017 according to Canalys, but vendors like Symantec struggle to meet unpredictable investor expectations.
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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cybersecurity
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parental control
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alcatel-lucent
The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.
Tech Data brings Lightspeed Systems to ANZ with new distie deal
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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edutech
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cybersecurity
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mobility
Lightspeed Systems is an education technology provider that partners with schools to deliver mobility and management solution programs.
Data#3 and Tenable join forces to expand cybersecurity services for customers
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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data#3
According to Data#3, Tenable’s solutions portfolio and expertise will help their customers detect vulnerabilities and threats.
Exclusive Interview: Oracle on AI and enterprise technology challenges
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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uc
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paas
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martech
Siddhartha Agarwal discusses Oracle's approach to AI and a number of other pressing issues for the enterprise space.