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Softsource acquires Christchurch cloud services provider vBridge
Partner Programmes

Softsource acquires Christchurch cloud services provider vBridge

Softsource to acquire Christchurch-based cloud service provider vBridge, expanding its hybrid cloud services nationwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021

Global Stories

Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions
Microsoft

Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions

Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions to strengthen its Microsoft offerings and expand its customer base, says CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Juniper Networks releases lineup of AI-driven solutions
Network Infrastructure

Juniper Networks releases lineup of AI-driven solutions

Juniper Networks has expanded its AI-driven automation solutions, bringing more insights and actions to the market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Kaseya acquires RocketCyber to bring SOC solutions to more businesses
IT Automation

Kaseya acquires RocketCyber to bring SOC solutions to more businesses

Kaseya acquires RocketCyber, adding cloud-agent SOC and integrated security solutions to its IT Complete platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Women in tech: Equality journey not over
Kaspersky

Women in tech: Equality journey not over

Over half of women in tech have seen improvements in gender equality, but there is still work to be done, according to a report by Kaspersky.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Fergus grows staff by 50%, bolsters C-suite after bumper growth year
Software-as-a-Service

Fergus grows staff by 50%, bolsters C-suite after bumper growth year

Job management software firm Fergus has made 22 new key appointments across product, engineering, and customer support after a successful year of growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Qlik recognised once again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant
Data Analytics

Qlik recognised once again in Gartner's Magic Quadrant

Qlik secures its position in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Analytics and Business Intelligence Platforms for 11th year.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million
DevOps

CrowdStrike to acquire Humio for $400 million

CrowdStrike is set to acquire cloud log management provider Humio for $400 million, expanding its Extended Detection and Response capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Secureworks launches XDR security solution & MSSP program
Endpoint Protection

Secureworks launches XDR security solution & MSSP program

Secureworks has launched Taegis XDR, a new security analytics platform that enhances threat detection and response capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Ivanti grows global and regional channel teams with two new hires
Partner Programmes

Ivanti grows global and regional channel teams with two new hires

Ivanti hires new SVP of global channels and alliances, Erik Randles, and Rose Old as channels director for ANZ. #technology #channelpartners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Veeam reports growth as demand for modern data protection increases
Virtualisation

Veeam reports growth as demand for modern data protection increases

Veeam Software reports substantial growth in fiscal year 2020, with annual recurring revenue up 22% YoY and 400,000 customers.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Ingram Micro New Zealand wins Jabra distie agreement following huge success
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro New Zealand wins Jabra distie agreement following huge success

Effective immediately, the agreement will see Ingram Micro taking responsibility for the distribution and support of the extensive range of Jabra equipment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
AvePoint continues channel investment with new hire
Unified Communications

AvePoint continues channel investment with new hire

AvePoint appoints Jason Beal as SVP of Global Channel and Partner Ecosystems to expand relationships with service providers and integrators.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2021
Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities
Human Capital Management

Ceridian acquires Ascender to boost HCM capabilities

Ceridian to acquire Asia Pacific payroll and HR solutions provider Ascender, expanding its HCM platform Dayforce.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2021
Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption
Hybrid Cloud

Securing the cloud: How to mitigate a deluge of disruption

Cloud adoption brings benefits, but only 40% of companies achieve the full value, with security concerns being a major barrier, says Accenture.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021
ConnectWise snaps up Service Leadership, data-driven TSP consulting firm
Leadership

ConnectWise snaps up Service Leadership, data-driven TSP consulting firm

ConnectWise acquires Service Leadership, the data-driven technology solution providers consulting firm, to enhance its TSP software and services platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021
Workday acquires employee experience platform Peakon
Human Capital Management

Workday acquires employee experience platform Peakon

Workday is set to acquire employee experience monitoring platform Peakon for $700m to create a continuous listening platform for enterprises.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Feb 2021

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