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WSO2 acquires Aussie-based Platformer, drives innovation for developers
Virtualisation

WSO2 acquires Aussie-based Platformer, drives innovation for developers

WSO2 has acquired Platformer, with the intention of extending Kubernetes capabilities and empowering enterprise developers and DevOps.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jun 2021

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Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis
Breach Prevention

Five best practices to improve threat report action & analysis

While many organisations use a TIP to make data actionable for detection and protection, far fewer use a TIP for forensics.

By David Grout and Yann Le Borgne • 5 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity
Firewalls

Barracuda acquires XDR platform SKOUT Cybersecurity

With the acquisition, Barracuda begins its foray into the XDR market, and supplements the company's previous integrations with Open XDR platforms.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jul 2021
Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs
Robotics

Hyundai Group buys Boston Dynamics as SoftBank faces mass layoffs

SoftBank purchased Boston Dynamics from Alphabet in 2017, also for an undisclosed amount. Four years later, Boston Dynamics has been sold again.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Princeton Digital Group plans $1b hyperscale campus in Tokyo
Hyperscale

Princeton Digital Group plans $1b hyperscale campus in Tokyo

Princeton Digital Group plans to build a US$1 billion hyperscale data center in Tokyo as it aims to dominate the Asian market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jul 2021
Fivetran acquires Teleport Data, solves database replication issues
Cloud Services

Fivetran acquires Teleport Data, solves database replication issues

Fivetran acquires Teleport Data to enhance reliability, performance, and ease of use in the database replication market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
BAI Communications acquires US telco infrastructure provider Mobilitie
Unified Communications

BAI Communications acquires US telco infrastructure provider Mobilitie

Australia-based BAI Communications is expanding in the US with the acquisition of telecom infrastructure firm Mobilitie.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Rockwell Automation acquires Plex Systems for $2.2 billion in cash
IT Automation

Rockwell Automation acquires Plex Systems for $2.2 billion in cash

Rockwell looks to expand its industrial cloud software offering with the acquisition, which will be financed with cash and short-term and long-term debt.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication
Mobile Device Management

Jamf adds compliance, threat detection, and passwordless authentication

Apple enterprise management specialist Jamf has expanded its security capabilities, including compliance, passwordless authentication, and threat detection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021
Splunk takes data-centric approach to security with new platform
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk takes data-centric approach to security with new platform

Splunk launches Splunk Security Cloud, a data-centric security platform offering advanced analytics, automated operations, and threat intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic
Customer Relationship Management

Zoho's CRM app Bigin a hit with small businesses during pandemic

Zoho's CRM platform Bigin has gained over 7,500 customers in under a year, achieving a 40% quarterly revenue increase.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Ping Identity acquires bot detection firm SecuredTouch
Cybersecurity

Ping Identity acquires bot detection firm SecuredTouch

Ping Identity has acquired fraud and bot detection firm SecuredTouch, combining fraud and identity security capabilities. The deal's terms were not disclosed.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Varonis appoints Intalock as exclusive delivery partner in ANZ
Managed Security Services Provider

Varonis appoints Intalock as exclusive delivery partner in ANZ

After partnering with Varonis for the last three years, Intalock is now the first Varonis Certified Delivery Partner in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jun 2021
Australian consumers embrace online shopping post-pandemic
Marketing Technologies

Australian consumers embrace online shopping post-pandemic

Australian consumers' online shopping habits have grown despite restrictions and economic uncertainty brought on by COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jun 2021
AU-based Ultra Commerce buys out NZ firm Vesta eCommerce
Customer Relationship Management

AU-based Ultra Commerce buys out NZ firm Vesta eCommerce

Australian firm Ultra Commerce acquires New Zealand's Vesta eCommerce to create a new, integrated eCommerce platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Jun 2021
Ivanti launches IT service desk integration with Citrix Workspace
Virtualisation

Ivanti launches IT service desk integration with Citrix Workspace

Service desk and IT teams can now create and manage service requests and incidents within the Citrix Workspace console.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021
Optimizely welcomes Donna Wilczek to board of directors
Board of Directors

Optimizely welcomes Donna Wilczek to board of directors

Wilczek, who joins as the company's first independent director, is currently senior vice president of product strategy and innovation at Coupa Software.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Jun 2021

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