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How smart load balancer choices make eCommerce painless for SMBs
Kemp Technologies

How smart load balancer choices make eCommerce painless for SMBs

Kemp Technologies' affordable LoadMaster offers SMBs powerful load balancing for eCommerce, starting at AUD $5,000, boosting performance and reliability.

By Tony Sandberg • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2019
Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix appoints new chief commercial officer Tarkan Maner

Nutanix has named Tarkan Maner as its new chief commercial officer, entrusting him with global business and corporate development, and strategic partnerships.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2019
Splunk's strategic acquisitions respond to changing customer needs
DevOps

Splunk's strategic acquisitions respond to changing customer needs

Splunk acquires SignalFx, Omnition, and Streamlio to bolster cloud, microservices, and real-time data capabilities, boosting digital transformation tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 8 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple
Virtualisation

Google Cloud acquires CloudSimple

Google Cloud has acquired CloudSimple to offer an integrated VMware migration solution, enhancing cloud benefits without altering existing applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2019
Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase
Gaming

Challenges in video gaming market grow as revenues increase

As video gaming revenues nearly double over five years, companies brace for heightened competition and rising costs, reveals new EY study.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite
Disaster Recovery

OpenText to drop US$1.4B to acquire Carbonite

OpenText is set to acquire Carbonite for $1.42bn, bolstering its cloud platforms and end-point security capabilities.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Shut down: HP rejects Xerox acquisition proposal
Supply Chain

Shut down: HP rejects Xerox acquisition proposal

HP's board rejects Xerox's $33.5bn acquisition proposal but says it's open to exploring a merger. Xerox's financial health raises doubts.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
UK-based Access acquires Attaché
Desktop-as-a-Service

UK-based Access acquires Attaché

UK-based Access Group acquires Australia's Attaché, marking its first global software foray, aiming to capitalise on the growing Australasian market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
DXC looks to accelerate IT modernisation with Virtual Clarity acquisition
Digital Transformation

DXC looks to accelerate IT modernisation with Virtual Clarity acquisition

DXC Technology has acquired ITaaS provider Virtual Clarity to bolster IT modernisation and cloud migration capabilities for large-scale enterprise clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner
Partner Programmes

Taleka takes US$250k as Cisco Innovation award winner

It was selected with partner Appspace, for its innovative solution that is set to transform the workplace experience through Cisco Webex.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Westcon-Comstor onboards Silver Peak for SD-WAN in ANZ
Network Infrastructure

Westcon-Comstor onboards Silver Peak for SD-WAN in ANZ

The distributor will immediately add the business-driven Unity EdgeConnect SD-WAN edge platform to its portfolio.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019
Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23
Private Cloud

Public cloud services to drive APAC cloud computing revenue during 2018-23

Public cloud services will be the top revenue generator for cloud computing in the Asia-Pacific region, according to GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Nov 2019
SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting
Public Cloud

SoftwareONE completes strategic acquisition of BNW Consulting

SoftwareONE has strategically acquired BNW Consulting to enhance its SAP capabilities in public cloud hyperscalers, expanding its global technology services.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex
Human Capital Management

Jane Betts appointed chief people officer at Findex

Findex, an Australasian advisory firm, appoints Jane Betts as its inaugural chief people officer, aiming to drive talent engagement and growth strategies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Nov 2019
eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific
eInvoicing

eInvoicing firm Storecove lands in Asia Pacific

Australian tech entrepreneur and former Squirrel Street founder & CEO Simon Foster will lead Storecove as APAC general manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019
Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT
Cloud Access Security Broker

Proofpoint acquires insider threat management firm ObserveIT

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million as part of a new arrangement to acquire insider threat management platform ObserveIT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

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Lancom Technology pushes for growth with Redbrick acquisition
Partner Programmes

Lancom Technology pushes for growth with Redbrick acquisition

Lancom Technology bolsters its client base and workforce with the acquisition of Redbrick Technology, prompting a 20% rise in managed services revenue.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019