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Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region
Microsoft

Capgemini completes Empired acquisition, extends presence in ANZ region

Capgemini completes acquisition of Empired, making it a digital, data and cloud leader in Australia and New Zealand.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?
Breach Prevention

What is OT security and how does it differ from IT security?

Let's consider what OT is, its relationship with IT, and the common problems people experience in working with it.

By George Tsoukas • 6 min read • Thu, 18th Nov 2021
Hands-on Review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Google Nest Cam (Battery) and Nest Cam Stand

Almost eight years ago, Google purchased Nest Labs for a tidy sum of USD $3.2 billion who, at the time, specialised in smart thermostats and smoke detectors.

By Tom Richmond • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Nov 2021
Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m
Mergers and Acquisitions

Nitro to acquire Belgian eSign company Connective for AU$110m

Nitro will raise AU$140 million to support the purchase, comprising $80 institutional placement and $60 million accelerated non-renounceable entitlement offer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Nov 2021
How to choose the right strategy for a data migration
Unified Communications

How to choose the right strategy for a data migration

Every migration requires careful strategy, thoughtful planning, a detailed migration checklist, and communication throughout.

By Brad Rosairo • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Nov 2021
Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution
Tourism

Entrust launches a fully digital, seamless travel solution

Entrust has announced its expansion to the travel industry with its Seamless Travel Solution, a fully-digital travel service.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Thu, 4th Nov 2021
Sysdig launches DevOps SaaS offering in ANZ region
Software-as-a-Service

Sysdig launches DevOps SaaS offering in ANZ region

Sysdig has launched its Software-as-a-Service offering in Australia and New Zealand, providing local security solutions for containers and Kubernetes.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Nov 2021
CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution
Malware

CrowdStrike acquires SecureCircle, extends zero trust endpoint solution

CrowdStrike is set to acquire SecureCircle, aiming to enhance zero trust data protection and control how data is accessed and shared.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021
Adobe announces major updates to Creative Cloud at MAX 2021
Unified Communications

Adobe announces major updates to Creative Cloud at MAX 2021

Adobe announces updates to Creative Cloud applications and introduces new collaboration capabilities at its MAX 2021 conference.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Mon, 1st Nov 2021
Kaspersky acquires Brain4Net, extends network security offering
Virtualisation

Kaspersky acquires Brain4Net, extends network security offering

Kaspersky has acquired emerging company Brain4Net to enhance its network security strategy and offer a unified Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
Taking the leap towards public cloud
Digital Transformation

Taking the leap towards public cloud

Public cloud represents a significant shift for many organisations, and it's vital to have senior leadership backing for the migration process.

By Michael Fleshman • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
New Relic launches first-of-its-kind developer experience, joins forces with Microsoft
Unified Communications

New Relic launches first-of-its-kind developer experience, joins forces with Microsoft

New Relic launches CodeStream, a developer experience bringing observability and code collaboration to IDEs, following its acquisition of CodeStream.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Oct 2021
IDC: Top 10 predictions for CIOs in lead up to 2026
Risk & Compliance

IDC: Top 10 predictions for CIOs in lead up to 2026

CIOs will face mounting pressure to co-create new business models and outcomes through collaborative governance and tech-based empowerment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Oct 2021
Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquisition of Bitglass to disrupt cybersecurity industry

Forcepoint has completed its acquisition of Bitglass, consolidating technologies for protecting people accessing business data.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Oct 2021
Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge
Cloud Access Security Broker

Forcepoint acquires Bitglass to bolster Security Service Edge

Forcepoint to acquire Bitglass, integrating its cloud-native SSE platform into its cybersecurity offerings. Read more here.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021
Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond
Trends & Predictions

Gartner reveals top predictions for 2022 and beyond

The bulk of the report focus on the lessons learned by businesses and IT leaders during ongoing COVID-19-related disruptions.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 21st Oct 2021

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Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings
Application Security

Auldhouse significantly expands cybersecurity training offerings

Auldhouse set to become one of New Zealand's leading cybersecurity training providers, gaining official rights to the world's top cybersecurity certifications.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 4 min read • Tue, 2nd Nov 2021