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HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches
Mergers and Acquisitions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel
Network Infrastructure

Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel

For every dollar they spend on Dell business Technology solutions through the Dell for Work online store, members will earn one Qantas Point.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think
Firewalls

The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think

​The Australian Budget dropped on Tuesday evening, and as per usual, there will be winners and losers - here is the POV from some top IT vendors.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Multimedia Technology wins full Fujitsu portfolio in new distie deal
Notebook

Multimedia Technology wins full Fujitsu portfolio in new distie deal

MMT will carry Fujitsu's full product portfolio, including servers, storage and scanners, as part of a 'renewed' relationship between the companies.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Pirated Microsoft software sees Aussie reseller paying landmark $450,000 settlement
Microsoft

Pirated Microsoft software sees Aussie reseller paying landmark $450,000 settlement

Centre Com Sunshine has joined the growing ranks of resellers paying up after being caught infringing Microsoft copyright.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager
Health Technologies

Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager

Kordia hires new marketing manager to drive overall marketing and branding strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry
Crypto

Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry

Australia's budget boosts fintech with open data and sandbox expansion, driving growth and consumer benefits, says FinTech Australia CEO.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon
Unified Communications

Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon

Shopgate brings its mobile platform services to Australia, allowing local merchants to boost customer retention and engagement.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition
Accenture Interactive

Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition

Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Megaport builds connection between enterprises in ANZ and North America
DataCentre infrastructure

Megaport builds connection between enterprises in ANZ and North America

Megaport recently announced that it has delivered capacity between Sydney to Los Angeles to cater for growing demand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Act Today seals distie deal with Swiftpage to breed expansion in ANZ
Distributors

Act Today seals distie deal with Swiftpage to breed expansion in ANZ

Act Today becomes master distributor for Swiftpage in Australia and New Zealand, responsible for sales and growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Hyperscale operators' booming growth fundamentally changing the tech vendor landscape
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Hyperscale operators' booming growth fundamentally changing the tech vendor landscape

Hyperscale operators are snapping up increasing amounts of the fast growing cloud markets - and its changing the data center vendor landscape.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Success with te reo app means more resources are coming
Massey University

Success with te reo app means more resources are coming

James Porter and team have launched a successful te reo app, 'He aha tēnei?', with more resources on the way, helping children learn Māori language and culture.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
What makes the Cerber ransomware so agile?
Malware

What makes the Cerber ransomware so agile?

The Cerber ransomware has been one of the most nimble, varied and dominant malware strains on the market — almost neck-and-neck with Locky.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy
Brocade

AI, cybersecurity critical skills for IT professionals - but upskilling isn't easy

IT professionals view AI as a critical skill moving forward according to a new report which also highlights the skills shortage impact on businesses.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017
Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research
Data Analytics

Japan data intelligence firm buys Melbourne-based Space-Time Research

A Japanese business intelligence and analytics firm has bought out Melbourne-based software company Space-Time research.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two
3D Printing

How to make to most of Techweek 17: Part Two

A quick-start guide to planning your Techweek 17 adventures. Take a look at what Educators recommends to head along to in the last 4 days of events.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017