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NVIDIA brings cutting edge graphics to gaming market

Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
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The RTX's hybrid graphics are made possible by NIVIDA's AI and ray-tracing inventions, delivering a 6x performance boost.
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Xero attracts US-based B2B provider to its marketplace

Tue, 7th Aug 2018
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B2B payment platform provider PayStand is one of the latest global companies to announce an integration with Xero.
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Xero pays NZ$103m to acquire Canada-based cloud bookkeeping firm

Thu, 2nd Aug 2018
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Xero to acquire Canadian cloud bookkeeping firm Hubdoc for NZD $103 million, enhancing its financial data integration for small businesses globally.
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DDN finalises acquisition agreement for bankrupt Tintri

Tue, 31st Jul 2018
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After stepping in at the final hour to salvage Tintri, Data Direct Networks (DDN) has finalised a new reseller agreement - here are the details.
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Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara's movement into the cloud and managed services space.
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DDN steps in at final hour to salvage Tintri trainwreck

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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On its day of admitting bankruptcy, Tintri can now be brought back from the brink after Data Direct Networks made a bid for acquisition.
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JASK raises $25mil in Series B financing to advance security operations beyond SIEM

Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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The company will continue its focus on platform development, increase hiring in all departments and expand global sales channels.
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Unfiltered removes paywall to become a free entrepreneur resource

Thu, 10th May 2018
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The Kiwi-founded, New York-based startup has worked with founders, CEOs, investors and entrepreneurs worldwide to provide insightful case studies.
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Exclusive Interview: Targeting the university sector with AARNet and Zoom

Fri, 27th Apr 2018
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AARNet champions internet advancements in education, evolving from infrastructure provider to innovative NFP reseller.
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Palo Alto Networks forks out $300m cash to acquire Evident.io

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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In a move to extend its cloud security offerings, Palo Alto Networks has entered into a definitive agreement with Evident.io.
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Aconex shareholders vote in favour of Oracle acquisition

Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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Aconex shareholders have overwhelmingly approved Oracle's AUD $7.80 per share acquisition offer, valuing the deal at USD $1.2 billion.
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Discrimination, advocacy, and standing together – Women in tech speak out

Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Xero's International Women's Day tea saw approximately 80 women who were Xero partners, customers, and employees coming together.
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Why is Hivint funding an Australian white hat hacking group? To grow the infosec community, of course

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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This homegrown Australian cybersecurity consulting firm is backing HHH to the tune of $15,000 – all to improve the infosec community.
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Ten things you need to know about Chronicle, Alphabet's new cybersecurity firm

Fri, 26th Jan 2018
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Alphabet has unveiled Chronicle, a new cybersecurity firm aimed at detecting and stopping attacks using advanced analytics and Google's vast infrastructure.
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Former ATEED CEO joins IoT startup Wine Grenade's board

Thu, 25th Jan 2018
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Founded in 2014, the company is now selling devices to winemakers in eight countries and is building out its distributor network.
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Exclusive interview - Cylance's plans for the ANZ channel

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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ChannelLife talked to Cylance's new ANZ country manager Jason Duerden about the AI cybersecurity company's plans for the channel in 2018.
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Okta launches identity management offering for startups

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Okta unveils Okta for Startups, offering its Identity Cloud free for one year to entrepreneurs and small businesses to enhance secure access management.
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McAfee continues 'pure play' mission into cloud security through Skyhigh Networks buyout

Tue, 28th Nov 2017
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In an email to stakeholders McAfee CEO Chris Young says Skyhigh is an 'ideal complement' to McAfee's strategy.
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IoT, AI and mobile gaming in the spotlight at startup festival

Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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Over the next three days, more than 300 startups will congregate in Taiwan's capital for three days full of innovation, networking, and fun.
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PAX Aus 2017 offers gamers a glimpse of what's to come

Wed, 15th Nov 2017
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FutureFive's Darren Price took some time out to fly down to Melbourne to spend a day at Australasia's largest festival of gaming culture.