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Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds
Breach Prevention

Cyber crime ranks highest on business concerns for 2020, research finds

New research shows that nearly 40% of companies worldwide feel threatened by cyber incidents, making it the top business risk in 2020.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
Retailers look to hybrid cloud as they search for flexibility - report
Hybrid Cloud

Retailers look to hybrid cloud as they search for flexibility - report

Nutanix's report found that retailers are leading the pack in maximising the flexibility of IT infrastructure to keep pace.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jan 2020
Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment
Commvault

Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment

Commvault appoints Callum Eade as VP Sales APJ, to drive growth in Asia Pacific markets. Eade brings extensive sales experience from VMware.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jan 2020
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Power / Energy

Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace

Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
GlobalData forecasts major APAC data center growth by 2023
Hyperscale

GlobalData forecasts major APAC data center growth by 2023

The Asia Pacific data center and hosting services market could reach US$32 billion by 2023, second only to the United States market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'
Unified Communications

Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'

Cisco has a plan for the next decade of digital innovation, and it all starts with pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of what's currently possible.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Dec 2019
Virtual data rooms market showing impressive growth
Storage

Virtual data rooms market showing impressive growth

Driven by growing demand for easy and secure ways for storage of critical data and increasing need for transparent and efficient data sharing options.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Dec 2019
Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report
Micron Technology

Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report

Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Dec 2019
73% of enterprises moving apps back on-premise - report
Hybrid Cloud

73% of enterprises moving apps back on-premise - report

Vanson Bourne conducted research on behalf of Nutanix to learn about the state of global enterprise cloud deployments and adoption plans.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners
Unified Communications

CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners

MEG reveals winners of 2019 MEF Awards, recognizing excellence in software-defined networking and network function virtualisation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
NTT nabs two global partner awards at Cisco Summit
Partner Programmes

NTT nabs two global partner awards at Cisco Summit

NTT has clinched two prestigious titles—APJC Partner of the Year and Software Partner of the Year—at Cisco's annual Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2019
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
Network Infrastructure

Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals

Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2019
Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers
Fintech

Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers

While it took more than a decade to add Xero's first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Marketing Technologies

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019
Jon Hartley to replace Susan Macken as Kiwibank chair
Fintech

Jon Hartley to replace Susan Macken as Kiwibank chair

Kiwibank appoints Jon Hartley as new chair, pending approval from the Reserve Bank, to replace outgoing chair Dr Susan Macken.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence
Financial Systems

Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence

Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Nov 2019

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