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UPDATED: F5 being sued by company that claims to own NGINX

Mon, 22nd Jun 2020
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The company that came out of the woodwork when F5 acquired NGINX last year has appointed an investment company to pursue legal action in the US.
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HackerOne hits $100M milestone with bug bounties

Thu, 28th May 2020
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HackerOne's ethical hackers have collectively earned USD $100M in bug bounties, marking a significant milestone in combating global cybersecurity threats.
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VMware reveals plans to acquire Octarine, going all in for Kubernetes

Thu, 14th May 2020
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VMware plans to buy Kubernetes platform Octarine and integrate its technology into VMware's Carbon Black Cloud, enhancing container security.
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How SnapComms, a Kiwi startup, turned an enterprise comms tool into a global powerhouse

Mon, 11th May 2020
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Kiwi startup SnapComms revolutionises enterprise communication with its software platform, now connecting 2.5 million users worldwide, backed by Microsoft.
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9 Spokes empowers Kiwi SMBs through Microsoft partnership

Mon, 4th May 2020
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9 Spokes partners with Microsoft to empower New Zealand SMBs via cloud solutions, enhancing their tech capabilities and business insights.
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Verizon builds on unified comms portfolio with BlueJeans acquisition

Fri, 17th Apr 2020
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Verizon Business boosts its unified communications portfolio by acquiring BlueJeans Network, integrating its video platform with Verizon's UCaaS business.
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Start-up advances online marketing, boosted by $5M in funding

Tue, 7th Apr 2020
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Australian start-up Longtail UX has raised $5m in a funding round led by Investec to support growth and international expansion.
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Global lockdowns put pressure on internet infrastructure

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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COVID-19 lockdowns are straining global internet infrastructure, say researchers at Monash Business School, with increasing latency issues across many regions.
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Revealed: Global trends in technology investment

Wed, 18th Mar 2020
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The US and China see total investment values drop year-on-year, but the UK records a rise in investment into British tech companies.
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Australian women-focusd hackathon #SheHacks expands across Victoria

Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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Women-focused hackathon #SheHacks, run by Girl Geek Academy, will take place statewide across Victoria, Australia from February to April.
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Accenture announces new acquisition to bolster digital supply chain solutions

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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The acquisition will boost Accenture's growing technology practice and number of SAP professionals in Australia and New Zealand.
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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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Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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Melinda Gates is spearheading a US$50 million initiative to bolster female representation in tech through GET Cities, targeting US-based emerging tech hubs.
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Veeam to be acquired for massive US$5 billion

Mon, 13th Jan 2020
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Insight Partners is set to buy Veeam Software for USD $5 billion, marking Veeam's shift to a U.S.-based leadership and boosting its move into hybrid cloud.
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IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards open for applications

Fri, 10th Jan 2020
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The IFTA FinTech Achievement Awards are now accepting applications, inviting global recognition for innovation and excellence in the FinTech industry.
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Airlock Digital, emt Distribution partner with Baidam Solutions

Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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The company is looking to partners to spread the Airlock Digital message to a wider audience, making the channel its number one priority.
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eBay sells out: Viagogo buys ticketing platform StubHub for billions

Tue, 26th Nov 2019
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eBay has ridded itself of its massive ticketing marketplace StubHub – and sold it to controversial ticketing platform viagogo.
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Singapore to make acquaintance with Group-IB's CyberCrimeCon

Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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Group-IB's CyberCrimeCon is making its Singapore debut on 29 November, featuring top cybersecurity experts and organisations like INTERPOL and the CSA.
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Muso wants to take live music to all corners of Australia

Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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An Australian company called Muso is on a mission to rejuvenate the country's music scene and create as much live music in as many locations as possible.
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Women underrepresented in cybersecurity in half of enterprises - Kaspersky

Wed, 30th Oct 2019
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Despite some diversity initiatives, women constitute 39% of the labour force and only 25% of management positions worldwide in general.