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APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world
Malware

APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world

APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
SAP bulks up customer identity and access management with Gigya buy
Customer Relationship Management

SAP bulks up customer identity and access management with Gigya buy

SAP is acquiring customer identity and access management platform vendor Gigya to ramp up its Hybris eCommerce platform's capabilities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition
Hyperscale

Two becomes one with Workspace Technology acquisition

Workspace Technology recently announced the acquisition of Server Room Maintenance LLP and the merging of its offices.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Agilyx and Lumesse partner on talent acquisition solutions
Human Capital Management

Agilyx and Lumesse partner on talent acquisition solutions

The partnership will combine Agilyx's expertise in business applications with Lumesse's technologies portfolio.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Freshworks launch messaging product for customer engagement
Customer Experience

Freshworks launch messaging product for customer engagement

The company says the solution provides a suite of website and in-product engagement capabilities, which help businesses capture more leads.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ
Fintech

IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ

The companies were evaluated across key metrics such as addressable market, customer adoption, investments, chance of survival, and innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m
Hyperscale

Keppel DC REIT acquires European data center for $103m

Keppel DC REIT bolsters portfolio with key $103m Irish data center, solidifying presence in Dublin's bustling tech hub.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal
Digital Entertainment

Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal

Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition
Data Analytics

Flexera makes power play with BDNA acquisition

Flexera acquires BDNA to become a titan in technology asset data, aiming to transform software ecosystem decision-making.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe
Hyperscale

Equinix takes over Itconic to grow presence in Europe

Equnix has acquired a data centre, connectivity and cloud infrastructure solutions provider in Spain and Portugal to expand its European footprint.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense
Distributed Denial of Service

Measure and mitigate risk to build a comprehensive cyber defense

It is helpful to think of cybersecurity risk as a three-dimensional concept: a function of threat, vulnerability and consequence.

By Sharon Chan • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Hyperscale

Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business
Network Infrastructure

New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business

Chris Georgellis steps in as the new boss for Extreme Networks ANZ amidst the company's expansion and acquisitions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition
Hybrid Cloud

HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition

Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'
Risk & Compliance

CSA Singapore & ISACA team to help cybersecurity 'ride the digital wave'

Singapore's Cyber Security Agency has signed an MoU with tech association ISACA to enhance its cybersecurity capabilities and workforce.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Machine learning firm DataRobot continues 'aggressive' global channel push
Robotics

Machine learning firm DataRobot continues 'aggressive' global channel push

DataRobot appoints Seann Gardiner as new EVP of business development to expand its channel and technology partner ecosystem.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Sep 2017
Voyager follows Actrix Networks deal with another acquisition
Unified Communications

Voyager follows Actrix Networks deal with another acquisition

This marks the latest in a recent suite of similar deals for Voyager, such as the acquisition of Actrix Networks in October 2016.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market
Cybersecurity

Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market

After opening its first NZ office and signing Duo, Ivanti's Michael Bosnar outlines his plans and the security and ITAM opportunities for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017