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Reliance Jio Infocomm told it has two years to build $45m data center
Hyperscale

Reliance Jio Infocomm told it has two years to build $45m data center

In a saga that has been unravelling for almost seven years, headway has been made with building a data center in south-western India.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants
Network Infrastructure

Polaris Data Centre makes 'Mega' update for new and existing tenants

Already widely regarded as one of Australia's leading Tier 3+ data centres, Polaris has now taken the experience to a whole new level.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore
Risk & Compliance

UK security provider NCC Group sets up shop in Singapore

UK-based cyber security and risk mitigation provider NCC Group has opened a new office in Singapore as the company continues worldwide expansion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Equinix takes on the UK with latest data center acquisition
Hyperscale

Equinix takes on the UK with latest data center acquisition

Equinix completes acquisition of IO UK's data center business in Slough, UK, creating LD10 facility close to existing campus.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Feb 2017
Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year
Semiconductors

Internet of things, data centre aid Intel in 'transformative' year

Strength in its IoT, data centre and security offerings helped drive Intel revenues for 2016 up, but weren't enough to prevent declining net income.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Distributed Denial of Service

Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?

From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.

By Ed Cabrera • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth
Unified Communications

CITIC Telecom takes over Linx Telecommunications to further China & Europe growth

CITIC Telecom CPC has announced that it has fully acquired Linx Telecommunications, furthering goals to expand across Asia, Europe & China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech
Data Analytics

Vodafone's two cents on what lies ahead for tech

Vodafone forecasts a tech revolution with cyber security, AR, and diversity at the helm as it champions a more inclusive future.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions
Fintech

Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions

Reckon sharpens edge in ANZ with strategic cloud app acquisitions, bolstering retail and mobile workforce efficiency.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings
Datto

Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings

Datto has acquired cloud-based networking provider Open Mesh in a deal designed to provide channel partners with new managed networking services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Selling your IT services business? CompTIA tells how
Data Analytics

Selling your IT services business? CompTIA tells how

CompTIA offers up seven steps to sell your IT services business - and says it isn't just those selling that can benefit from getting ready for a sale.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up
Gaming

Robust Office 365, Azure push Microsoft revenue, profit up

Microsoft's cloud push has seen the company post strong results for Q2 2017, with Office 365 and intelligent cloud leading the charge.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
VMware rakes in 'record' annual revenue from bumper year
Virtualisation

VMware rakes in 'record' annual revenue from bumper year

The cloud and mobility company announced its fourth quarter and FY 2016 results after a bumper year of strategic launches and acquisitions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Kiwi cloud software start-up sets its sites on North America
Datagate Innovation

Kiwi cloud software start-up sets its sites on North America

Datagate Innovation has raised more than one million dollars in capital as it gears up to to enter the North American market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?
Microsoft

Cloud marketplaces: The death knell for resellers?

There will be less need for middlemen, resellers in particular. Cloud platforms and marketplaces eliminate geographical issues...

By David Yockelson • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership
Hyperscale

APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership

APAC's data center colocation and wholesale market netted nearly US$9b in Q3 of 2016 with Equinix and Digital Realty remaining the global leaders.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017

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Acquisition stories

Chunghwa Telecom forecasts modest revenue boost & big plans for 2017
Endpoint Protection

Chunghwa Telecom forecasts modest revenue boost & big plans for 2017

Chunghwa Telecom has released guidance financial figures that predict a smooth path into 2017, aiming to increase revenue and retain leadership.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Exclusive: IoT portfolio on the cards for growing Connector Systems
Connector Systems

Exclusive: IoT portfolio on the cards for growing Connector Systems

Just shy of one year on from its acquisition by Ingram Micro, Connector Systems' boss Mark Dasent outlines key growth areas for the year ahead.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017