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Edge Centres buys DC Matrix to bolster Queensland data centre operations
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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colocation
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m&a
Edge Centres expands its Australian portfolio with the acquisition of data center provider, DC Matrix, adding two new data centers to its operations.
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Schneider Electric launches comprehensive sustainability framework for data centre operators
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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colocation
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data centre maintenance / management
Schneider Electric releases novel framework to tackle environmental impact of data centers, which contribute up to 2% of global carbon emissions.
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GPS closes $400 million funding round, brings on new chair
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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commerce systems
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martech
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payment gateways
Global Processing Services (GPS) has closed a fundraise of over $400m, with Temasek and MissionOG joining the initial investors.
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DigiCert announces acquisition of IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana
Tue, 18th Jan 2022
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iot
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cybersecurity
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DigiCert has acquired IoT cybersecurity provider Mocana to enhance its presence in the fast-growing IoT market. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.
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Oracle scales up converged charging to assist CSPs and 5G deployments
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Oracle has scaled up its converged charging, a move they say will combat problems associated with mass commercial 5G deployments.
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Salesforce announces new innovations across the APAC market
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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bi
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big data
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cloud services
Salesforce has announced a string of new innovations and partnerships to help expand its reach across the APAC market.
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The rise of the CRO - an evolutionary step in business
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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finance, leasing & rental
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digital marketing
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sales
As the business landscape fluctuates and COVID-19 continues to overturn usual routines, companies have had to readjust their focuses.
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CrowdStrike expands Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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malware
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apple
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bi
CrowdStrike has expanded its Zero Trust support to macOS and Linux to further help with cross-platform protection and expansion of partnerships.
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Pexip chooses Equinix to level up business following global growth
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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uc
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colocation
Equinix has partnered with Pexip to deploy its enterprise video conferencing solutions in Equinix data centers, enabling global scalability.
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40% of orgs to embed sustainability into operations by 2024 - IDC releases top predictions
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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sustainable it
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climate change
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financial results
Strong financial outcomes and sustainability focused leadership is required for long term impact, according to a new report from IDC.
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Supply chain issues and low demand for Chomebooks drives down PC shipments
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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gartner
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predictions
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pc shipments
Global PC shipments declined by 5% in Q4 2021, marking the first year-over-year decline in six quarters, according to Gartner.
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New predictions by Brainly say AI and interactive learning still vital in classrooms of 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ai
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schools
AI. will continue to play a vital role in classrooms around the world this year, according to predictions by EdTech provider Brainly.
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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from SubQuery
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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network management
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blockchain
SubQuery's James Bayly discusses the company's work in decentralisation tech and its impact on network infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific region.
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More than half of organisations face gaps in their zero-trust implementations
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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firewall
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malware
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network management
More than half of organizations struggle to implement zero-trust strategies, according to a report by Fortinet.
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YouTube Shorts a haven for scammers using stolen TikTok videos
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
Scammers are stealing TikTok videos and reposting them on YouTube Shorts to gain views and subscribers, according to new research from Tenable.
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Kaseya sees continued growth following a standout 2021
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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managed services
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colocation
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it automation
Kaseya grows by 25% in 2021, driven by strategic acquisitions and focus on helping MSPs expand their businesses.
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Trends that will shape workspace layouts in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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wfh
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martech
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sustainable it
2022 office space trends: employee-centric spaces, safety and wellness, natural inspiration, and corporate and environmental sustainability.
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Advanced scams, data breaches, crypto and NFT attacks to shape cyberthreat landscape in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cryptocurrency
2022 cyber security trends include a decrease in targeted ransomware attacks, advanced scams, more data breaches, and attacks on cryptocurrency/NFT industries.
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Kaspersky lists 5 cyber threats to watch for in 2022
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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cryptocurrency
Global privacy company Kaspersky has highlighted some of the most significant cyber threats New Zealand consumers and businesses should be prepared for in 2022.
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Smart device security the focus of newly funded research
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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iot
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dci
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ai
Research out of the University of Southern Queensland in Australia has been funded to help make smart devices and connected technology safer.
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Trickbot takes top malware spot in Australia, Emotet returns
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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ransomware
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malware
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advanced persistent threat protection
Trickbot and Emotet have topped the list of the most prevalent malware in Australia, according to new analysis from Check Point Research.
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Gartner recognises Alibaba Cloud for IaaS and PaaS abilities
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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cloud services
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ddos
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paas
Alibaba Cloud has been recognised by Gartner among global cloud service providers for its critical cloud abilities in compute, storage, network and security.
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Growth streak for traditional PCs continues during holiday quarter
Fri, 14th Jan 2022
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lenovo
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hp
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pc shipments
Worldwide PC shipments grew by 1% in Q4 2021, reaching 92.7 million units, while total shipments in 2021 reached 348.8 million units - the highest since 2012.
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How to achieve a successful Microsoft Teams migration
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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bi
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microsoft
Migrating to Microsoft Teams can be complex and difficult, leading to tenant sprawl and content chaos, causing headaches for IT pros.