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Avaya makes contact-centre-as-a-service solution available on Azure
Software-as-a-Service

Avaya makes contact-centre-as-a-service solution available on Azure

The service will launch in the first half of 2020, initially covering the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Countries before general worldwide availability.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends
Unified Communications

Gartner: Top 10 government tech trends

Governments must prioritize technology to improve business outcomes, says Gartner's new research on government CIOs.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
German Telefónica chooses Infinera for backhaul network
Network Infrastructure

German Telefónica chooses Infinera for backhaul network

Telefónica Deutschland has chosen Infinera's DRX Series to modernise its mobile transport network, enhancing scalability and efficiency for 5G services.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2019
Disruptionware emerges as newest and nastiest cyber threat
Malware

Disruptionware emerges as newest and nastiest cyber threat

Forescout and ICIT research has identified the rise of disruptionware and its threat to particularly operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
HPE & Nutanix launch ProLiant DX appliances
Hybrid Cloud

HPE & Nutanix launch ProLiant DX appliances

HPE and Nutanix have launched the ProLiant DX appliances, combining HPE servers with Nutanix software to enhance on-premises infrastructure and hybrid cloud.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2019
Managed services integral to firms' move to cloud, report suggests
Multi-cloud

Managed services integral to firms' move to cloud, report suggests

Managed services are critical for firms transitioning to cloud, with 71% viewing them as cost-effective, according to a Virtustream and 451 Research study.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant
DevOps

Wipro named Leader in data centre outsourcing Magic Quadrant

It was positioned as a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Data Centre Outsourcing and Hybrid Infrastructure Managed Services, Asia/Pacific.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019
Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain
DevOps

Business looks to expand mainframe capabilities in AI, Blockchain

Half of organisations plan to increase their use of mainframe computers in the next two years, according to a study by Forrester Consulting and Ensono.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2019
Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation
Robotics

Australian businesses struggling with robotic automation

Despite praising robotic automation's effectiveness, Australian businesses lag in global deployment, citing challenges in bot implementation and maintenance.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Sep 2019
Google Cloud rolls out Cloud Dataproc on Kubernetes
Virtualisation

Google Cloud rolls out Cloud Dataproc on Kubernetes

Cloud Dataproc on Kubernetes combines open source, machine learning and cloud to help modernise big data resource management.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2019
VMware's open pledge to help partners and customers make their mark
Virtualisation

VMware's open pledge to help partners and customers make their mark

VMware revolutionizes enterprise tech with Tanzu, SD-WAN efficiency, and new cloud offerings unveiled at VMworld 2019.

By Brad Engstrom • 10 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
HCL Tech named MuleSoft APAC Emerging Partner
Application Programming Interface

HCL Tech named MuleSoft APAC Emerging Partner

HCL won based on achieving the highest growth in terms of MuleSoft training, certifications, new customer opportunities and project implementation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model
Blockchain

DTCC and Accenture unveil research on blockchain governance model

The study introduces model that addresses the responsibilities and critical functions in operating and maintaining a private, permissioned DLT platform.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Sep 2019
Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption
DevOps

Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption

Wipro's industry-focused solutions, with Google Cloud technologies embedded at their core, will enable enterprises to future-proof their IT investments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce
Unified Communications

IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce

Australian IT leaders are set to boost spending on UCC tools to cater to a dynamic workforce, with remote work and digital natives driving new demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Rackspace announces five hybrid cloud enhancements
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace announces five hybrid cloud enhancements

Rackspace has announced five new enhancements to its hybrid cloud portfolio to assist enterprises in managing applications on hybrid architectures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Infosys officially becomes Google Cloud MSP
Hyperscale

Infosys officially becomes Google Cloud MSP

As a qualified MSP, Infosys will offer clients full application lifecycle services with its deep cloud and data analytics expertise.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
VMware & NVIDIA bolster GPU services for high-performance computing
Virtualisation

VMware & NVIDIA bolster GPU services for high-performance computing

VMware and NVIDIA partner to enhance GPU services for high-performance computing on VMware Cloud, aiming to boost AI and data science applications.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications
Virtualisation

VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications

At VMworld 2019, VMware revealed how businesses leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS can significantly reduce costs and modernise their applications.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019