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Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds
Hyperscale

Private equity investors are transforming the data centre landscape, report finds

Private equity and sovereign wealth investors are playing a major role in the expansion of hyperscale data centers, says DCP research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Dec 2021
IDC forecasts quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 billion by 2027
Quantum Computing

IDC forecasts quantum computing market to grow to $8.6 billion by 2027

The worldwide quantum computing market is projected to reach $8.6 billion by 2027, with a compound annual growth rate of 50.9%, according to IDC.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Dec 2021
Mergers and acquisitions up for enterprise software sector, report finds
Health Technologies

Mergers and acquisitions up for enterprise software sector, report finds

Enterprise software sector sees surge in M&A activity with 751 deals and $124bn in transaction value in H1 2021, says Hampleton Partners report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
How businesses can maximise the use of their public cloud investment to emerge stronger
Public Cloud

How businesses can maximise the use of their public cloud investment to emerge stronger

Consider how your organisation uses cloud resources and whether you have the required level of insight and management, writes Tecala manager Kristian Yench.

By Kristian Yench • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Oct 2021
Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption
Insurance

Insurance market undergoing huge digital disruption

Half of insurance customers in the UK are considering coverage from digital players, forcing traditional insurers to seek partnerships for survival.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Sep 2021
Asia Pacific data center market outpacing UK for growth
Hybrid Cloud

Asia Pacific data center market outpacing UK for growth

The four fastest-growing data center marketing in Asia Pacific will grow 90% over three years, with Australia growing 97%.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Sep 2021
RedShield selected for AT&T Cybersecurity's Managed Vulnerability Program
AT&T

RedShield selected for AT&T Cybersecurity's Managed Vulnerability Program

RedShield's Web Application Shielding is delivered as a fully managed service. It uses shields to mitigate exploitable vulnerabilities in applications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Aug 2021
Allvue Systems launches centralised data cloud with Snowflake
Storage

Allvue Systems launches centralised data cloud with Snowflake

Allvue Systems selects Snowflake to enhance client data storage and processing capabilities in a centralised data cloud.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Aug 2021
LawVu raises $17m in funding round, sets sights on global expansion
Cloud Services

LawVu raises $17m in funding round, sets sights on global expansion

New Zealand legal tech startup LawVu has raised $17m in Series A funding, led by Insight Partners and supported by AirTree Ventures.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Aug 2021
ExtraHop consults on network detection response for MITRE ATT&CK framework
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop consults on network detection response for MITRE ATT&CK framework

MITRE ATT-CK and ExtraHop collaborate to develop new network detection and response methodologies within the cybersecurity framework.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
Talend achieves two key security and privacy standards
Data Privacy

Talend achieves two key security and privacy standards

Talend becomes the first integration provider to achieve ISO/IEC 27001:2013 and ISO/IEC 27701:2019 certifications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 28th May 2021
Tech M&As to soar to new highs in 2021
Mergers and Acquisitions

Tech M&As to soar to new highs in 2021

Tech M&As are set to surpass 2018 levels after rebounding in late 2020, particularly in communication and software sectors, according to Gartner.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th May 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?
Marketing Technologies

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Smartech?

Smartech is a provider of B2B Payment Platforms & eCommerce solutions for Postal Systems, serving the North America and APAC regions.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Thu, 6th May 2021
Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market
Privileged Access Management

Thycotic and Centrify complete merger, target PAM market

Thycotic and Centrify merge to create ThycoticCentrify, a cloud identity security vendor targeting the privileged access management market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Apr 2021
Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities
Human Capital Management

Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities

Ceridian to acquire Asia Pacific payroll and HR solutions provider Ascender, expanding its HCM platform Dayforce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Sitecore attracts major martech capital investment of US$1.2b
Marketing Technologies

Sitecore attracts major martech capital investment of US$1.2b

According to Sitecore CEO Steve Tzikakis, the investment marks an 'unprecedented' milestone for the martech industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021
COVID-19 causes significant jump in enterprise software acquisitions
Supply Chain

COVID-19 causes significant jump in enterprise software acquisitions

The total transaction value disclosed across all deals in the space was also significant, reaching $112 billion - the highest amount on record.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Jan 2021

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