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Arista Networks acquires Big Switch Networks, according to reports
DevOps

Arista Networks acquires Big Switch Networks, according to reports

Arista Networks has reportedly purchased Big Switch Networks, a cloud-first networking provider with deep roots in the data center space.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure
Unified Communications

Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure

Facing unprecedented demands for the May 2019 election, the AEC turned to Microsoft Azure, marking a pioneering federal cloud project in Australia.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Hybrid cloud services to drive APAC enterprise cloud services revenue
Software-as-a-Service

Hybrid cloud services to drive APAC enterprise cloud services revenue

Hybrid cloud services will propel enterprise cloud revenue in the Asia Pacific to USD $256bn by 2023, up from USD $107.6bn in 2018, reports GlobalData.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Microsoft and Genesys partnership expanded to deliver new cloud service
Unified Communications

Microsoft and Genesys partnership expanded to deliver new cloud service

Microsoft and Genesys expand partnership to launch Genesys Engage on Microsoft Azure, promising enhanced customer experience, security, and business agility.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
You don't need to be Google or Facebook to achieve data centre greatness
Hyperscale

You don't need to be Google or Facebook to achieve data centre greatness

The technology gap between hyperscale operators and enterprises is narrowing as vendors offer similar solutions at affordable prices.

By Lionel Snell • 6 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2020
Experts discuss industry response to multicloud
DevOps

Experts discuss industry response to multicloud

The concept of multicloud is gaining popularity in the tech industry. Find out what it means and how it is shaping the future of business.

By Lionel Snell • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings
Cloud Security

FireEye snaps up Cloudvisory, looks to extend cloud security offerings

FireEye acquires Cloudvisory to bolster cloud security offerings with enhanced multi-cloud monitoring and compliance tools, integrating them into FireEye Helix.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
HCL Technologies launches dedicated Microsoft business unit
Partner Programmes

HCL Technologies launches dedicated Microsoft business unit

The HCL Microsoft Business Unit will create intellectual property extending the Microsoft platform for customer-specific scenarios.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Cloudera: Taking a unified approach to fighting financial crime
Data Analytics

Cloudera: Taking a unified approach to fighting financial crime

Cloudera's unified data and analytics approach aids financial institutions worldwide in reducing crime costs, enhancing security, and boosting customer trust.

By Richard Harmon • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
ExtraHop outlines strong growth in 2019 - expects bumper year ahead
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

ExtraHop outlines strong growth in 2019 - expects bumper year ahead

ExtraHop reports robust growth in 2019 with USD $150m in bookings and over 40% year-on-year growth, setting the stage for a promising 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Jan 2020
Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act
Open source

Asia Pacific retailers understand retail's 'intelligent' future, but fail to act

Retailers across Asia Pacific realise that the future of retail is 'intelligent', but the majority have not started their AI journeys.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Elastic announces general availability of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes
Virtualisation

Elastic announces general availability of Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes

Elastic has announced the maturation of its Elastic Cloud on Kubernetes from its beta phase and into general availability this month.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020
Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace
Public Cloud

Avnet announces IoT programme and marketplace

Avnet launches IoTConnect programme, allowing developers to build IoT solutions on its Microsoft Azure-powered platform, with an upcoming marketplace.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
Aruba adds improvements to SD-Branch retail solution
Network Infrastructure

Aruba adds improvements to SD-Branch retail solution

Adds identity-based attack detection, improvements to edge-to-cloud connectivity, and new gateways that include built-in cellular connectivity.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jan 2020
QNAP boosts data-transfer capabilities with CloudFuze
Storage

QNAP boosts data-transfer capabilities with CloudFuze

CloudFuze offers end-to-end cloud file and user migrations for individuals and business users, including managed migrations for large enterprises.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion
Virtualisation

Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jan 2020
BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution
Disaster Recovery

BitSight enhances fourth-party risk management solution

BitSight boosts tool to unveil cyber risks within supply chains, aiding firms in tackling fourth-party threats.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Dec 2019
Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security
Firewalls

Sophos extends MSP program in the name of advancing enterprise security

Sophos has extended its managed service provider (MSP) program to make it easier for MSPs to deploy, manage and sell the Sophos product portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019
How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020
Firewalls

How internet networks and cybersecurity will change in 2020

In 2020, cybersecurity faces new challenges as the Splinternet grows more fragmented and DNS vulnerabilities could lead to significant global outages.

By Angelique Medina • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Dec 2019