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BlackRock and Snowflake enter partnership, look to serve investment management market
Data Analytics

BlackRock and Snowflake enter partnership, look to serve investment management market

BlackRock and Snowflake partner to deliver a next-generation investment management solution with the launch of Aladdin Data Cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID-19 normal?
Hybrid & Remote Work

3 days at home, 2 days in the office? What's the ideal working scenario in the new COVID-19 normal?

The days of physically reporting to an office every day of the workweek are not likely to resume once the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
WhiteHat: 50% of apps are vulnerable
Application Security

WhiteHat: 50% of apps are vulnerable

Half of all applications are vulnerable, according to research from WhiteHat Security, highlighting the ongoing state of application security.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Fergus grows staff by 50%, bolsters C-suite after bumper growth year
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus grows staff by 50%, bolsters C-suite after bumper growth year

Job management software firm Fergus has made 22 new key appointments across product, engineering, and customer support after a successful year of growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report
Data Analytics

SMEs must develop a data-led culture - report

Developing a data-led culture is essential for small and medium enterprises, says a report by RSM Australia. #data #SMEs.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Unisys enters Lenovo's partner ecosystem, aiming to support IoT solutions
Partner Programmes

Unisys enters Lenovo's partner ecosystem, aiming to support IoT solutions

Unisys joins Lenovo's partner ecosystem to support IoT solutions. The engagement will benefit Lenovo customers in over 100 countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner
Apple

Apple and Xiaomi only vendors to see smartphone growth in 2020 — Gartner

Worldwide smartphone sales declined 5.4% in Q4 2020, with Apple and Xiaomi being the only vendors to experience growth, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
RedEye Apps integrates with Microsoft to keep critical infrastructure running
Microsoft

RedEye Apps integrates with Microsoft to keep critical infrastructure running

Queensland's RedEye Apps has partnered with Microsoft to enhance safety and efficiency for critical assets and infrastructure worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Pure Storage upgrades its flagship software
Storage

Pure Storage upgrades its flagship software

Pure Storage updates its flagship Purity software, delivering enhanced ransomware protection and making hybrid storage obsolete.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
COVID-19 fuels eCommerce market in Australia
Marketing Technologies

COVID-19 fuels eCommerce market in Australia

COVID-19 boosts Australian eCommerce, with sales expected to reach US$54.2bn by 2024, according to GlobalData.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Customer churn costing Australian businesses millions, report finds
SugarCRM

Customer churn costing Australian businesses millions, report finds

Lack of visibility into customer data is costing businesses millions and fueling a customer relationship crisis, says SugarCRM.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LinearB?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is LinearB?

LinearB, a software delivery intelligence company, aims to improve software delivery performance for engineering firms in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Feb 2021
Verizon and Cisco expand partnership and add new SD-WAN offerings
Unified Communications

Verizon and Cisco expand partnership and add new SD-WAN offerings

Verizon Business and Cisco expand partnership to offer new SD-WAN managed services, providing global businesses with enhanced solutions and capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Databricks partners with Google Cloud, enables multicloud for the enterprise
Hyperscale

Databricks partners with Google Cloud, enables multicloud for the enterprise

Databricks partners with Google Cloud to deliver its platform for data engineering, science, machine learning, and analytics worldwide.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Low-code tech market to reach US$13.8 billion in 2021
Software-as-a-Service

Low-code tech market to reach US$13.8 billion in 2021

Low-code development tech market to grow 22.6% to $13.8bn this year, driven by pandemic and remote work, says Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Rapid shifts to the cloud may leave organisations at higher risk of cyber threats
DevOps

Rapid shifts to the cloud may leave organisations at higher risk of cyber threats

A Trend Micro study warns that accelerated cloud migration by healthcare organisations due to COVID-19 may expose them to heightened cyber threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Palo Alto Networks turns attention to supporting remote workforces
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks turns attention to supporting remote workforces

Palo Alto Networks' Prisma Access 2.0 aims to secure remote workforces, offering enhanced self-healing infrastructure and AI-powered security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million
DevOps

CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million

CrowdStrike is set to acquire cloud log management provider Humio for $400 million, expanding its Extended Detection and Response capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021