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Customers can now mix four types of storage arrays with Dell EMC's new VxBlock 1000

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Dell EMC expands its converged infrastructure system with the introduction of the Dell EMC VxBlock System 1000.
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Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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cloud services
Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.
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Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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oracle
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Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
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ExaGrid & Comtrade launch new data center backup solution

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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cloud services
ExaGrid and Comtrade Software have collaborated on a new hyperconverged backup storage solution built specifically for virualized environments.
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Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.
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Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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open source
Google's beta Cloud TPUs accelerate ML on GCP, slashing training times and costs, with full TPU pods coming soon.
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Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
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Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.
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Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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supply chain
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open source
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amazon
The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.
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Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
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Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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google
Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.
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Google to open second cloud data center in Japan

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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public cloud
Google is set to open a second cloud data centre in Osaka, Japan in 2019, enhancing its services and infrastructure in the Asia Pacific region.
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Fortinet's virtual machine is now available on Google Cloud Platform

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Fortinet's virtual appliance, FortiGate, is now available to Google Cloud customers, offering enhanced security and visibility for their cloud networks.
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2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
In 2018, Augmented Reality (AR) is poised to overtake Virtual Reality (VR) in popularity due to its accessibility and practical applications across industries.
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2018, the year that...DevOps will be taken seriously in enterprise

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
In 2018, it will be the role of IT departments to translate how DevOps will ultimately benefit the enterprise as a whole.
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Panasonic claims stake in smart energy management with Schneider Electric deal

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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schneider electric
The system also features plug and play technology to reduce installation time, or can be installed as a part of a standalone system.
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DocuSign CIO jumps ship to Talend

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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deloitte
Talend, the cloud and big data integration solutions company, has appointed IT veteran Eric Johnson as its new CIO.
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Intel's new processors promise to relieve space & power constraints in edge computing

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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endpoint protection
Intel unveils Xeon D-2100 processors, targeting space- and power-constrained edge computing and data centres, with enhanced security and 5G capabilities.
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Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.