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NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director
Digital Signage

NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director

The company announced yesterday the appointment of Lynne Jeffery, who will head the company's New Zealand operaiton.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres
Ethernet

Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres

Mellanox says the Ethernet switch is optimised for cloud, Ethernet storage fabric and AI applications through its support from Spectrum-3.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020
Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers
Unified Communications

Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers

Supermicro unveils ruggedized outdoor edge systems aimed at data centers, enhancing AI inferencing and 5G solutions with Intel and FPGA tech.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Australian behaviour assessment company acquired by US giant
Biometrics

Australian behaviour assessment company acquired by US giant

Revelian, an Australian behaviour assessment firm, has been acquired by US-based Criteria to boost their emotional intelligence and game-based offerings.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
Shutterstock adds two new executives on heels of CEO exit
Marketing Technologies

Shutterstock adds two new executives on heels of CEO exit

Shutterstock has appointed Avi Muchnick as CPO and Jamie Elden as CRO, following founder Jon Oringer's recent departure as CEO.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform
Unified Communications

Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform

China Unicom, Deutsche Telekon, EE, KDDI, Orange, SIngtel, SK Telecom, Telefonica and TIM have created a shared Telco Edge Cloud Platform with GSMA support.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2020
Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As
Virtualisation

Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As

Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company's headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Firewalls

Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash

In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Risk & Compliance

Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success

Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Feb 2020
New merger creates 'world's largest' CX company
Customer Relationship Management

New merger creates 'world's largest' CX company

The combined company will immediately support over 2,000 brands with a global team of 1,500 employees spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Icehouse

NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million

LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation
Software-as-a-Service

McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee's existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020
MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership
EduTech

MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership

Together, the two companies will provide voice communications solutions to the country's education and research sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Unified Communications

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ

Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020
Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch
Virtualisation

Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch

Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020
Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection
Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Feb 2020

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CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand
Hybrid Cloud

CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand

The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020
InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains
Marketing Technologies

InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains

InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020