Global Stories

TmaxSoft adds VP of global channels and partnerships role

The cloud and infrastructure software provider has appointed Moses Mathuram to the role which will include strategic planning for the APAC channels.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Nexion Networks opens up new Adelaide CBD office

It marks the fourth location that the telecommunications reseller has opened up, in addition to Perth, Sydney, and Singapore.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018

Data Protection

Why Data Privacy Day calls for greater collaboration

Data Privacy Day highlights the urgent need for enhanced collaboration between IT and HR to protect personal data in an era of increasing cyber threats.

By Guy Eilon • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

An industry first report on 5G network slicing for smart grids

China Telecom, State Grid, and Huawei release a pioneering report on 5G network slicing for smart grids, detailing major advances and future plans.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018

Cybersecurity

Cybereason announces ANZ partnership with NEXTGEN Distribution

Cybereason partners with NEXTGEN Distribution and opens Sydney office, hiring Charles Cote as ANZ Regional Director, to enhance cybersecurity in the region.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018

Disaster Recovery

HPE selects Commvault platform for backup solution

Commvault aims to simplify backup for customers and assist them in keeping up with compliance challenges, and data growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

Virtualisation

VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center

VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

Cloud Services

Commvault's Owen Taraniuk on his new role and becoming a 'Made in China' company

Commvault has announced the appointment of Owen Taraniuk as head of worldwide partnerships and market development.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Network Infrastructure

Google Cloud looking to hire local channel talent

Google Cloud has posted job listings for partner success managers in Australia and New Zealand indication further expansion into the region.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Multi-cloud

Commvault names new worldwide partnership leader to drive growth

Owen Taranuik's appointment highlights Commvault's shift toward being partner-led and scaling their business globally.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018

Managed Security Services Provider

Proficio to deepen APAC presence after 'record-breaking' 2017

Proficio plans to expand its global presence across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America after a record-breaking 2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Storage

Acronis strengthens local presence with new ANZ GM

Acronis appoints industry veteran Neil Morarji as GM for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance local operations and strengthen partner relationships.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Software-as-a-Service

The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Robotics

How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business

Angela Fox from Dell EMC talks about the mainstream appeal of new technologies like AI and VR, and how organisations must adapt as a result.

By Angela Fox • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Surveillance

Sydneysiders willing to use tech for reporting non-urgent crimes

Sydneysiders are more than happy to become crime-stoppers, but only if their privacy is maintained in the process.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Microsoft

Hal Group acquires Melbourne based BusinessWork for $1.3m

BusinessWorks is to be integrated into Hal Group following the settlement of the purchase by its parent company, Consolidated Operations Group.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Open source

MailGuard brings on Colin Garro to lead channel business

MailGuard appoints Colin Garro as global sales and channel director to drive growth through strategic alliances and launch the Cyber Ready initiative.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Jan 2018