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Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.
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Microsoft Azure and Firedome announce collaboration on IoT protection

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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The integration combines Azure Security Centre for IoT's threat monitoring and recommendation service with Firedome's protection and response capabilities.
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Qlik announces newest addition to executive team

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Qlik strengthens its leadership team with Poornima Ramaswamy as executive VP of strategic clients, aiming to enhance data value and customer success.
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44% of CIOs think their AI comprehension 'not very successful' - survey

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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The data showed 41% of organisations are using artificial intelligence (AI) in some way, which has doubled from just 19% the previous year.
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TasmaNet sells Hobart data centre to DXN

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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TasmaNet sells its DC3 data centre in Hobart to DXN, transitioning to a wholesale provider while continuing to manage the facility and offer cloud services.
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Pulse Secure offers free remote access software to firms in midst of Coronavirus

Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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Pulse Secure is offering organizations means to quickly obtain Free PCS software licenses for 90-day use by their Asia Pacific-based employees.
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Nexon splashes out on three new acquisitions

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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The MSP has bought out Kiandra IT's technology services and security solutions division, Remagine Solutions and XCentral.
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Streamline and simplify your video meetings with Zoom DTEN D7

Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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Zoom and DTEN's D7 have revolutionised video meetings with an integrated, all-in-one solution, simplifying setup and enhancing productivity.
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LiveTiles and Canva announce strategic partnership with global growth on the horizon

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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LiveTiles teams up with Canva to integrate design tools into its platform, aiming to drive global growth and innovate workplace experiences for users worldwide.
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Qualitest snags Magic Quadrant honour after investing in AI

Fri, 7th Feb 2020
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Qualitest earns Visionary status in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for the sixth year, driven by strategic AI investments and a focus on quality engineering.
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Singapore-based Garena buys game studio Phoenix Labs

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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Garena, part of Sea Limited, has acquired Canadian game studio Phoenix Labs to boost its global game development capabilities and market reach.
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Cloudscene ranks top regional data centre providers

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Equinix dominates the H2 2019 Global Data Center Leaderboard by Cloudscene, securing the top spot in North America, Oceania, Asia, and EMEA.
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ServiceNow introduces new industry solutions strategy

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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The company announced an expansion to its partnerships with Deloitte and Accenture to address digital transformation challenges.
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IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
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Intel board elects new chairman & new director

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Intel's board of directors has recently welcomed Dr Omar Ishrak as its new independent chairman, following the upcoming departure of Andy D. Bryant in May 2020.
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Google Cloud & Temenos support DX for financial services firms

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Google Cloud and banking software company Temenos have announced a move to jointly support financial services organisations.
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VyOS offering pro bono network subscriptions to those affected by bushfires

Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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VyOS is an open source network OS that provides a wide range of features for any network, from a small business to an Internet service provider worldwide.
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Deliveroo joins World Economic Forum Charter to improve worker opportunities

Thu, 30th Jan 2020
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Deliveroo joins World Economic Forum Charter to improve worker opportunities, promoting principles for good platform work, including safety, pay, and education.
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Case study: Why the Australian Electoral Commission migrated to Microsoft Azure

Wed, 29th Jan 2020
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Facing unprecedented demands for the May 2019 election, the AEC turned to Microsoft Azure, marking a pioneering federal cloud project in Australia.
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New chief executive named for Australian HR Institute

Fri, 24th Jan 2020
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Sarah McCann-Bartlett named Australian HR Institute CEO, following an extensive global search, bringing vast experience from her tenure at BCSA in London.