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Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k
Game developers

Seven Dunedin game developers granted $450k

The funding, which is part of a wider $10 million allocation, is designed to create and nurture the game development industry in the region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020

Global Stories

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Trintech expands Australian Data Centre and makes additions to local team
Risk & Compliance

Trintech expands Australian Data Centre and makes additions to local team

Trintech expands its Australian Data Center and team to meet the needs of mid-market customers using its Adra solution in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Tabcorp advances operations with Teradata AWS solution
Data Analytics

Tabcorp advances operations with Teradata AWS solution

Tabcorp selects Teradata's Vantage on AWS for its data warehouse and advanced analytics platform, aiming to deliver more personalised customer experiences.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
Video management firm Panopto launches ANZ data centre
Hyperscale

Video management firm Panopto launches ANZ data centre

The data centre, based in Sydney, provides local cloud-based video hosting for enterprise and higher education customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
New head of Australia and New Zealand operations for SAS
Microsoft

New head of Australia and New Zealand operations for SAS

Clunies-Ross brings a broad perspective of the Asia Pacific market, most recently in COO roles with Oracle and Citrix.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
APAC retailers lagging in omnichannel capabilities
Customer Experience

APAC retailers lagging in omnichannel capabilities

Online retailers in Asia Pacific lead in user experience but lag in omnichannel capabilities, according to new research from dotdigital.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Snowflake?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Snowflake?

TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jams: Snowflake VP Peter O'Connor discusses the company's products, recent announcements, ANZ operations, and engagement opportunities.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated
Cybersecurity

DDoS attacks surge, becoming more sophisticated

DDoS attacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication, with a 4x rise compared to pre-COVID levels, according to Cloudflare.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
GCloud VMware Engine available in Sydney cloud region
Virtualisation

GCloud VMware Engine available in Sydney cloud region

Businesses in the ANZ region can deploy Google Cloud VMware Engine closer to their operations and unlock new growth opportunities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
ECI Software Solutions acquired by Leonard Green & Partners
Supply Chain

ECI Software Solutions acquired by Leonard Green & Partners

ECI Software Solutions, a provider of ERP solutions, has been acquired by Leonard Green - Partners, with Apax Partners retaining a minority stake.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
Rate of ransomware attacks in Australia well above global average — report
Malware

Rate of ransomware attacks in Australia well above global average — report

Two-thirds of Australian organisations hit by ransomware attacks in past year, with 33% paying ransoms, costs reaching AU$1.25m on average.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020
8x8 named as Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre as a Service
Customer Relationship Management

8x8 named as Challenger in Gartner Magic Quadrant for Contact Centre as a Service

According to 8x8 chief executive officer Vik Verma, the recognition also validates the company's single-platform approach to contact centre innovation.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Environmental Intelligence sector increasingly important, report states
Digital Transformation

Environmental Intelligence sector increasingly important, report states

Two-thirds of businesses are falling behind in adopting environmental technology, despite its numerous benefits, according to a new report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
Cybermerc launches AU cyber threat intelligence platform, AUSHIELD
Firewalls

Cybermerc launches AU cyber threat intelligence platform, AUSHIELD

So far Australian National University, Fortinet, Anomali, Elastic, Vault Cloud, and startups SecureStack and Countersight have joined the project.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2020
Bluechip Infotech to distribute WatchGuard's Firewall-aaS
Software-as-a-Service

Bluechip Infotech to distribute WatchGuard's Firewall-aaS

Bluechip InfoTech becomes WatchGuard's second distributor in Australia to launch a zero upfront payment firewall subscription service.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020
The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing
Manufacturing

The cybersecurity risks that come with re-onshoring Australian manufacturing

The global economic impact of COVID-19 has changed the Australian manufacturing industry forever, highlighting the need for increased cybersecurity measures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Nov 2020