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amaysim CEO departs for Foxtel as Peter O'Connell takes over

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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Ogrin joined amaysim in 2013 and has served as CEO since 2015, which is prior to amaysim listing as a public company.
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Intel CEO resigns after 'consensual relationship' with employee

Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
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Intel's board has named chief financial officer Robert Swan as the interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
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Crowdstrike raises a massive $200 million in latest funding round

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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CrowdStrike secures Series E funding of USD $200 million, boosting its valuation past USD $3 billion. The funds will drive global expansion and tech innovation.
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Colt activates network in US, joins 870 data centers in Asia & EU

Thu, 21st Jun 2018
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Colt Technology Services (Colt) has officially announced the launch of its software-driven network in the US that already includes 13 cities.
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HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years

Wed, 20th Jun 2018
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HPE will invest in research and development to advance and innovate new products, services and consumption models across a number of technologies.
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VMware shuts down enterprise social networking platform Socialcast

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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The Socialcast network reached end of availability on May 17, 2018, meaning no VMware users can begin using the platform.
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Telstra-owned Ooyala appoints new APJ vice president

Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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Ooyala has appointed Patricio Cummins to the role, who previously served as the regional VP for Latin America.
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Department of Health trials secure blockchain-based health research project

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The DoH was looking for a platform that could give researchers access to medical data, while also preventing that data from being re-identified.
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Okta allows organisations to set up apps with one click with Project Onramp

Sat, 26th May 2018
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Companies can more easily find and test new, innovative tools for their teams – enabling workers to securely try out tools from Okta's ecosystem.
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Okta and VMware partner to deliver identity capabilities for the cloud workspace

Thu, 24th May 2018
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The two have announced a partnership and integration between VMware Workspace ONE and the Okta Identity Cloud.
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TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council

Mon, 21st May 2018
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TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
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MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000

Tue, 1st May 2018
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As a result of the deal, RENT is set to acquire the existing RentPay system as well as its website and customer base.
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NZ telcos toughen their stance against scam calls and emails

Tue, 24th Apr 2018
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The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum has released a draft Scam Calling Prevention Code to standardise processes and combat scam calls across major telcos.
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VMware, Singtel gear up to address digital transformation in APAC

Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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Singtel and VMware partner to launch Digital Transformation Foundry in Singapore, offering new digital solutions to companies across Asia Pacific.
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Spectralink releases new handset for businesses of all sizes

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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The 7502 DECT handset provides businesses with a robust and affordable solution that delivers superior voice communications and targeted messaging.
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Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits

Mon, 16th Apr 2018
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Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits.
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TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.
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TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA's City of Mitcham

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne's enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.
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Pole Star lands in ANZ with inTechnology distribution agreement

Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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distributors
The partnership will broaden the availability of Pole Star's suite of indoor location solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
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Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.