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Internet world

Internet infrastructure strained as demand for servers surges 30%

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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The COVID-19 pandemic has driven a 30% surge in server demand as remote work and online activities strain internet infrastructure, says Heficed.
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Tourism and wine industries to benefit from Vodafone 4G launch in Marlborough

Thu, 19th Mar 2020
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Vodafone brings 4G services to Marlborough District, boosting mobile reception and data speeds for local businesses.
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CompTIA absorbs cybersecurity info-sharing group

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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CompTIA to manage global cybersecurity information-sharing body TSP-ISAO as it aims to advance industry resilience.
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SAS enters partnership with Catapult BI to provide analytics across Australia

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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SAS partners with Catapult BI to offer analytics expertise in Australia, helping businesses to optimize their data and cut expenses.
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Esports viewing breaks records as 'stay at home economy' booms

Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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As global sports events are halted due to COVID-19, Torque Esports' The Race All-Star Esports Battle shatters records, embracing the 'stay at home economy.'.
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StarLeaf brings advanced video collaboration to enterprises

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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StarLeaf unveils new products and features including Microsoft Teams integration and improved video collaboration capabilities. #StarLeaf #videoconferencing.
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Acronis appoints security veteran as chairman of the board

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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Bonvanie is the executive vice president of strategic accounts at Palo Alto Networks and has been a member of the Acronis Board of Directors since 2014.
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37% of mobile operators to deploy 5G standalone by 2022

Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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The survey reveals a gradual move away from non-standalone (NSA) deployments, which introduces 5G networks, but are aided by existing 4G networks.
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Data#3 wins two Cisco Partner of the Year awards

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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Data#3 sweeps two Cisco Partner of the Year awards, highlighting their excellence in Lifecycle Services and Enterprise Networking.
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Salary satisfaction for Australian IT workers plummets as 75% ask for pay rises

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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The research, which surveyed over 3,000 employers and employees from across Australia, found three in every four IT workers were planning to ask for a pay rise.
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Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres

Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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Mellanox says the Ethernet switch is optimised for cloud, Ethernet storage fabric and AI applications through its support from Spectrum-3.
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Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers

Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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Supermicro unveils ruggedized outdoor edge systems aimed at data centers, enhancing AI inferencing and 5G solutions with Intel and FPGA tech.
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Australian behaviour assessment company acquired by US giant

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Revelian, an Australian behaviour assessment firm, has been acquired by US-based Criteria to boost their emotional intelligence and game-based offerings.
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Shutterstock adds two new executives on heels of CEO exit

Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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Shutterstock has appointed Avi Muchnick as CPO and Jamie Elden as CRO, following founder Jon Oringer's recent departure as CEO.
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Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform

Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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cloud services
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China Unicom, Deutsche Telekon, EE, KDDI, Orange, SIngtel, SK Telecom, Telefonica and TIM have created a shared Telco Edge Cloud Platform with GSMA support.
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Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company's headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.
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Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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network security
In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.
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New merger creates 'world's largest' CX company

Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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The combined company will immediately support over 2,000 brands with a global team of 1,500 employees spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.
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McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation

Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee's existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.
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MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Together, the two companies will provide voice communications solutions to the country's education and research sector.