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Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Data Analytics

CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Oracle Cloud ramps up network and application protection with Zenedge acquisition

Oracle is getting ready to take over Zenedge, a DDoS mitigation, WAF, API protection and bot management company.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

Tomizone appoint new group MD in Aussie push

The company has appointed Matt Adams to the position, effective immediately, with a goal to grow its Australian presence.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Physical Security

Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout

Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Email Security

Proofpoint spends $284m to acquire email security leader

Proofpoint will hand over US$225 million (AU$284 million) as part of a deal that will help the company continue its journey into phishing prevention.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

Huawei to help operators seize the opportunities of 5G

Huawei is set to unveil a comprehensive range of 5G-ready Massive MIMO AAU products at MWC 2018, aimed at boosting operator readiness and user experiences.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

Hyperscale

Google Cloud to snap up LogMeIn's Xively for US$50m

Google indicated in a recent blog post that it means to use Xively as its launch pad into the ballooning IoT market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Feb 2018

Marketing Technologies

Exabytes takes over Malaysia cloud provider in a bid to move up the cloud ranks

Exabytes founder and CEO, Chan Kee Siak says the deal marks the first milestone of the Exabytes Group's acquisition roadmap for 2018.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Canon

New Canon Oceania managing director announced

Canon Oceania appoints Akira Yoshida as new managing director, succeeding Yusuke Mizoguchi, who will transition to a role at Canon Europe in April 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Feb 2018

Hyperscale

Equinix to acquire Infomart in $800 million deal

Equinix to acquire Infomart Dallas in $800m deal, enhancing its global platform and expanding its presence in the Dallas market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Government

Cyber warfare market to be worth $120b by 2025 as national security concerns intensify

Asia Pacific will be the fastest-growing region for cyber warfare products as concerns for national security rise.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Feb 2018

Firewalls

Thoma Bravo closes $1.6b acquisition of Barracuda Networks

Private equity firm Thoma Bravo has successfully completed the acquisition of data security firm Barracuda Networks for US$1.6 billion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers

The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

IT services

Park Place expands service offering to fit entire IT lifecycle

Park Place Technologies expands its IT lifecycle services in Southeast Asia with the acquisition of Axentel Technologies, enhancing its regional presence.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Feb 2018