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Hong Kong a desirable data center location despite political and pandemic troubles
DataCentre infrastructure

Hong Kong a desirable data center location despite political and pandemic troubles

According to Cushman & Wakefield, Hong Kong is the third most attractive data center region in the entire Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021

Global Stories

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MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz
Fintech

MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz

MYOB acquires enterprise solutions partners Axsys and Exobiz to enhance its direct sales and service channel for mid-market customers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Jul 2021
ExtraHop consults on network detection response for MITRE ATT&CK framework
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop consults on network detection response for MITRE ATT&CK framework

MITRE ATT-CK and ExtraHop collaborate to develop new network detection and response methodologies within the cybersecurity framework.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech
Biometrics

Research finds millennials and boomers fear deepfakes and biometrics most of future tech

Millennials and Baby Boomers in South East Asia are afraid of deepfakes and wary of future technologies, according to research by Kaspersky.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jul 2021
Capgemini acquires Australian SAP specialist Acclimation
SAP

Capgemini acquires Australian SAP specialist Acclimation

French consulting and technology company Capgemini has announced the acquisition of Australian SAP services specialist Acclimation.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Cloud Collective signs on Sydney's Walkerscott, launches in New Zealand
Partner Programmes

Cloud Collective signs on Sydney's Walkerscott, launches in New Zealand

Cloud Collective expands in New Zealand with new partner — strategic alliance of Microsoft Gold partners adds Walkerscott to consortium.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Audio company Jabra takes steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across entire product range
Unified Communications

Audio company Jabra takes steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across entire product range

Audio device company Jabra has taken the first steps toward 100% sustainable packaging across its complete product range.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt
Buy Now Pay Later

Payments industry 'flying blind' as vulnerable consumers get caught in BNPL debt

Buy now, pay later schemes could damage credit scores and harm vulnerable consumers, warns credit firm ClearScore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Best practices for implementing a chatbot or virtual agent
Customer Relationship Management

Best practices for implementing a chatbot or virtual agent

Rushing to implement solutions can lead to poor CX and have significant negative impacts on the bottom line, writes NICE managing director for ANZ Rod Lester.

By Rod Lester • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Jul 2021
Kyndryl appoints ANZ president in preparation for 2021 split
IBM

Kyndryl appoints ANZ president in preparation for 2021 split

Kyndryl appoints Kerry Purcell as president of Australia and New Zealand, a key step in its new global leadership model.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ
Surveillance

New cloud-native video surveillance solution launched across ANZ

Ava's cloud-native video surveillance solution is set to launch in Australia and New Zealand through a partnership with Sektor.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings
Hybrid & Remote Work

C-suite pushing for back-to-office as people struggle with overload of virtual meetings

Back-to-office scenarios are not only pushed by C-level management, they are completely in line with what employees want.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Insurance industry business challenges and how tech can help
Digital Transformation

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Insurance industry business challenges and how tech can help

We speak with Procensol, a company that specialises in digital transformation, business process management, low code, and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
Adobe bolsters Experience Cloud with personalisation capabilities for retailers
Customer Relationship Management

Adobe bolsters Experience Cloud with personalisation capabilities for retailers

Adobe enhances Experience Cloud for retailers to optimize peak sales periods and meet growing customer expectations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Jul 2021
New phishing simulator helps organisations strengthen cybersecurity
Malware

New phishing simulator helps organisations strengthen cybersecurity

DeltaNet International has released its Phishing Simulator tool, designed to help organisations strengthen their cybersecurity awareness.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021

Stories from Other Regions

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Kordia acquires Auckland managed security services firm SecOps NZ
Security Operations Centres

Kordia acquires Auckland managed security services firm SecOps NZ

Kordia strengthens its cybersecurity services with the acquisition of managed security services provider SecOps NZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jun 2021
Workday joins AU Govt's DTA Cloud Marketplace; expands services on AWS
Digital Transformation

Workday joins AU Govt's DTA Cloud Marketplace; expands services on AWS

The appointment enables the company to offer the Australian government a range of cloud applications for finance, human resources, and planning.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jun 2021