Cloud solutions news stories

Security vulnerabilities
New Qualys solution enables better vulnerability management
The new cloud-based solution gives insights into an organisation's risk posture along with the ability to use drag and drop workflows to orchestrate responses.

Accounting
Xero enters multi-year global partnership with PKF
“Xero and PKF are incredibly aligned organisations. Partnering at a global and local level will enable us to maximise our meaningful impact."

Fintech
InterSystems releases suite of financial services solutions
InterSystems has announced the release of a suite of new solutions to facilitate improvements for financial services organisations.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
Vodafone partnering with Consegna to harness AWS expertise
Vodafone has announced a partnership with Consegna to utilise joint Amazon Web Services (AWS) expertise to address the cloud needs of New Zealand companies.

Microsoft
Datto announces new cloud solution for Microsoft Azure
Datto has announced the availability of Datto Continuity for Microsoft Azure.

Digital Transformation
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Extreme Networks
This week we are speaking with Extreme Networks A/NZ general manager Julian Critchlow. Extreme Networks is a company that delivers end-to-end, cloud-driven networking solutions and top-rated services that support and advance customers' digital transformation.

Digital Transformation
New chief technology security officer for Qualys A/NZ
Cloud-based IT, security and compliance solutions provider Qualys has announced the appointment of Rahn Wakeley as its new chief technology security officer for the Australia and New Zealand region.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise announces new desk phone range for navigating the digital age
Telecommunications equipment company Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has announced a new range of desk phones that they say are designed for the fast-moving digital age.

SD-WAN
Fortinet integrates its Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud NCC
Fortinet has announced the integration of its Fortinet Secure SD-WAN into the Google Cloud Network Connectivity Center.

Application Security
Entrust launches PKI as-a-Service to better secure cloud apps
The next generation of its high-assurance PKI, Entrust PKIaaS, is designed to be secure, quick to deploy, scale on-demand, and run in the cloud.

Voyager Internet
Voyager Internet enters next phase of growth with executive team change
The company has shaken up its executive team, with new hires for its CEO, CCO and COO roles.

Cloud platforms
Data#3 first in A/NZ to gain Dell Cloud Platform certification
DTCP certification holders are accredited to implement and manage cloud and hyper-converged solutions across the Dell Technologies portfolio.

Internet of Things
Tech Data releases Click-to-Run solutions in Aus
Click-to-Run cloud solutions equip channel partners with multi-vendor end-to-end solutions, increasing the partners’ agility and speed to market.

Microsoft
Cognizant snaps up Microsoft specialists New Signature
Cognizant has acquired New Signature, a cloud-native business focused on Microsoft public cloud transformation. According to a statement, the acquisition will enable Cognizant to further grow Microsoft cloud solutions.

SD-WAN
Why DX is not complete without a transformed security architecture
Secure Access Services Edge (SASE) is the process by which core WAN edge capabilities like SD-WAN, routing, and WAN optimisation at branch locations are integrated with cloud-based security services like secure web gateways, firewall-as-a-service, cloud access security brokers, and more.

Cybersecurity
Ingram invests in APAC with new leadership and partner support
Expands Advanced Solutions strategy to APAC to advance partner capabilities, with ASEAN VP Francis Choo at the helm.

Strategy
How to stay in control of a cloud strategy
A poorly implemented tool will never be as effective and secure as a well-integrated solution that delivers high levels of flexibility and control over data, wherever it goes.

Remote Working
Aussies keen to go remote, but businesses may not be prepared
A recent survey has shown that most Australian workers are finding remote work a boon, but businesses need to stay on top of tech to make it work.

Managed Services
Lexmark cloud printing now available to A/NZ partners
CPM product launch reflects a customer centric offering, with a focus on ease of use, document security and cost control.

Appointments
Veritec appoints Melanie Milsom as new partner manager
She will be responsible for developing and driving the company’s partner strategy with specific responsibility for the company’s Microsoft relationship.

Wireless
Spark lifts earnings on the back of mobile, wireless, cloud services
The telco's continued improved performance was founded on a clear strategy with strong execution and greater customer focus.

Amazon Web Services / AWS
Tech Data adds solutions, vendor-focuses to cloud practice builder
Tech Data’s new interactive paths simplify complexity to provide customers with an understanding of where and how they can drive greater cloud growth.

Industry 4.0 tech
QAD helps accelerate Indonesia's move to industry 4.0
"QAD cloud solutions help manufacturers monitor process and data on a real-time basis."

Unified Communications
Research: UCaaS market to grow 850% by 2027
Future Market Insights research shows that the global Unified Communications-as-a-Service market will hit US$12 billion in less than 10 years.