Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 90
Avast acquires AVG for $1.3billion
Fri, 8th Jul 2016
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cybersecurity
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software development
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avg technologies
Avast Software has just announced its acquisition of fellow industry pioneer, security provider and long time rival AVG Technologies.
Scroggie retains CEO contract with NEXTDC
Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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risk & compliance
Australian data center operator NEXTDC has announced the renewal of the employment agreement with Craig Scroggie as chief executive officer.
Your invite: National forum on the Future of Public Sector Digitisation
Tue, 14th Jun 2016
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healthtech
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digitisation
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australian government
A national conference to be held in Sydney this July will provide insightful case studies around digitisation and converting to e-service delivery.
MASkargo ditches the mainframe, adopts cloud-based Unisys cargo management system
Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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unisys
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customisations
MASKargo, Malaysian Airlines' cargo division has switched its old mainframe system to Unisys Logistic Management System to improve operations.
SOLD: SolarWinds acquires LOGICnow
Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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solarwinds
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managed services
IT management software provider SolarWinds has completed its acquisition of LOGICnow, positioning itself as a global MSP solutions leader.
Fujitsu signs WA reseller agreement with Megaport
Tue, 31st May 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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microsoft
Fujitsu has signed on as a reseller for elastic interconnection provider Megaport, becoming the first to resell Megaport services in Western Australia.
Palo Alto Networks continues winning streak
Tue, 31st May 2016
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Palo Alto has been named a leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant report, just as the vendor announced strong third quarter financial results.
Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows
Mon, 30th May 2016
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cybersecurity
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darkmatter
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ceo
Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.
HPE & CSC to form spinoff merger worth $26 billion
Wed, 25th May 2016
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hpe
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csc
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m&a
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a spinoff merger with CSC to form a pure play IT services provider worth $26 billion.
FileBound Australia partners up with integration solutions vendor
Wed, 25th May 2016
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partner programmes
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pc hardware
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integration
FileBound Australia signs distribution agreement with RatchetSoft, adding Ratchet-X to its product roster for increased integration capabilities.
Aussie SaaS company gears up for local and global expansion
Wed, 11th May 2016
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supply chain
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capital
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unleashed software
Unleashed Software has raised $3 million in new capital and is reportedly planning to expand business both locally and on an international level.
Aussie's Aptira amps up global expansion with new executive chairman
Mon, 9th May 2016
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open source
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cloud services
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openstack
Aptira, the Aussie OpenStack managed services firm, has appointed cloud exec Simon Anderson as executive chairman to aid global expansion.
ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks
Wed, 4th May 2016
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malware
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.
Ruckus off to a strong start in 2016 with $100 million in revenue
Tue, 3rd May 2016
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network infrastructure
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fintech
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wireless networks
Ruckus Wireless reports $100.6m revenue for Q1 2016, up 22.5% YoY, as it continues to grow and achieve success.
Nines all the way as Digital Realty scores five 9s uptime - for the ninth time
Thu, 28th Apr 2016
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hyperscale
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colocation
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digital realty
Digital Realty scored five 9s of uptime across its data center suites last year - for the ninth consecutive year.
New chief to lead transformation at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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customers
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alcatel-lucent enterprise
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints new CEO as it shifts towards becoming a cloud-based network and communications company.
Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal
Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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printing
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lexmark
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m&a
United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.
Fujitsu wins $140m City of Gold Coast managed services contract
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
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fujitsu
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managed services
Fujitsu has won a five and a half year, $140 million managed services contract with the City of Gold Coast as it seeks flexibility in IT consumption.
IBM experiences drop in revenue across nearly all segments
Tue, 19th Apr 2016
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fintech
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM experiences drop in revenue for Q1 2016, but sees significant increase in cloud revenue. Strategic imperatives revenue up 14%.
On a mission: NEC Australia announces new leadership team
Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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digital signage
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displays
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pro av
NEC Australia ups the ante in ICT, names Mike Barber COO amidst leadership shuffle aiming for industry pinnacle.