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Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as new CEO for ANZ operations
Fujitsu

Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as new CEO for ANZ operations

Fujitsu appoints Graeme Beardsell as CEO of Fujitsu Australia and New Zealand, starting on November 5 this year.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
BlackLine buys out Rimilia & boosts accounts receivable automation
Data Analytics

BlackLine buys out Rimilia & boosts accounts receivable automation

BlackLine's acquisition enables the company to improve end-to-end automation of the cash lifecycle and improve data integrity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020
Digital Transformation

Four ways MSPs can stay strong and profitable in 2020

COVID-19 has presented challenges for Managed Service Providers as they adapt to support remote workforces. Here are four tips for success.

By Leo Lynch • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Veeam announces acquisition of Kasten for $150 million
Virtualisation

Veeam announces acquisition of Kasten for $150 million

Veeam will integrate Kasten into its Cloud Data Management platform for modern data protection and radically simplify data management for enterprises.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint
Firewalls

WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint

Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Oct 2020
Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag
Digital Transformation

Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag

The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Quanton acquires Probity automation services division
Robotics

Quanton acquires Probity automation services division

Kiwi business process automation consultancy Quanton has acquired Probotics, a specialist automation services business.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2020
Epicor overhauls its channel partner programme model
Partner Programmes

Epicor overhauls its channel partner programme model

Epicor unveils new cloud model for partner programme, offering enhanced support and continued margins for resellers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises
Data Analytics

Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises

Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies
Premier Technologies

Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Oct 2020
Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation
IT Automation

Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation

Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud
Public Cloud

How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud

Henson Group, an Azure Specialist for ISVs, leverages its partnership with Microsoft to help ISVs migrate to Azure at scale - at almost no cost.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty
Quantum Computing

APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty

Asia Pacific's burgeoning data creation is forming a 'data gravity' effect, making data centralisation hard, suggests Digital Realty's 2020 DGx Index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings
Malware

CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings

CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Sep 2020
Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday
Human Capital Management

Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday

Beauty retailer MECCA is transforming its HR systems with the implementation of Workday HCM, automating processes and improving the employee experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio
Network Infrastructure

HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio

HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn
Hyperscale

DoiT announces Google Cloud agreement to the value of $1.5bn

DoiT has signed a $1.5bn agreement with Google Cloud to deliver infrastructure and services over the next five years.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020
Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo
Virtualisation

Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo

The purchase includes Parallo's products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo's 25 employees will also join Rhipe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Sep 2020