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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
Qlik announces newest addition to executive team
Data Analytics

Qlik announces newest addition to executive team

Qlik strengthens its leadership team with Poornima Ramaswamy as executive VP of strategic clients, aiming to enhance data value and customer success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey
Digital Transformation

44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey

The data showed 41% of organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) in some way, which has doubled from just 19% the previous year.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020
TasmaNet sells Hobart data centre to DXN
Unified Communications

TasmaNet sells Hobart data centre to DXN

TasmaNet sells its DC3 data centre in Hobart to DXN, transitioning to a wholesale provider while continuing to manage the facility and offer cloud services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
Pulse Secure offers free remote access software to firms in midst of Coronavirus
Firewalls

Pulse Secure offers free remote access software to firms in midst of Coronavirus

Pulse Secure is offering organizations means to quickly obtain Free PCS software licenses for 90-day use by their Asia Pacific-based employees.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Feb 2020
Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions
Partner Programmes

Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions

The MSP has bought out Kiandra IT's technology services and security solutions division, Remagine Solutions and XCentral.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020

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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