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How SD-WANs enable a manageable path to digital transformation
Network Infrastructure

How SD-WANs enable a manageable path to digital transformation

The wrong network can waste precious time and money and set DX back, says analyst Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Key Indian data center markets to reach almost $2bil by 2019 - report
Hyperscale

Key Indian data center markets to reach almost $2bil by 2019 - report

84% of India's data center supply is concentrated in the country's five largest markets: Mumbai, Chennai, New Delhi, Bangalore and Pune.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Seven strategies for better SCADA data protection
Data Protection

Seven strategies for better SCADA data protection

SCADA systems can be open to data loss or cyber crime. StorageCraft's Marina Brook offers some tips to improve protection.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Mitsubishi and Digital Realty Trust announce joint venture for data center solutions
Hyperscale

Mitsubishi and Digital Realty Trust announce joint venture for data center solutions

Under this agreement, a data center-operating and holding company will be established on a 50/50 basis under the name MC Digital Realty.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Cisco snaps up BroadSoft in US$1.7b collaboration push
Customer Relationship Management

Cisco snaps up BroadSoft in US$1.7b collaboration push

Cisco is acquiring BroadSoft for US$1.7 billion in a deal designed to enhance Cisco's collaboration offerings.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Solid results for Arrow ECS post Distribution Central buy
Distribution Central

Solid results for Arrow ECS post Distribution Central buy

Arrow ECS NZ boasts strong half-year results, with a pre-tax profit of £634,927 following its Distribution Central acquisition.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Improving data centre connectivity to the multi-cloud
Disaster Recovery

Improving data centre connectivity to the multi-cloud

Multi-cloud is also firmly established, with most organisations working with more than one public and private cloud service provider.

By Angus Dorney • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Interview: HPE talks about their biggest requirements when implementing HR solutions
Human Capital Management

Interview: HPE talks about their biggest requirements when implementing HR solutions

Since implementing Workday HCM in 2014 in a 15-month big bang process, the company has taken advantage of the scalability of the solution.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions
DataCentre infrastructure

Equinix strengthens grip on EMEA with multiple data centre acquisitions

Equinix has taken control of seven data centres across EMEA as the company asserts the time looks ripe for interconnection expansion in the area.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline
Cybersecurity

Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline

Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?
Facebook

Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?

MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition
SAP

Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Iron Mountain acquires two data centers in $100m deal
Hyperscale

Iron Mountain acquires two data centers in $100m deal

Iron Mountain to acquire Credit Suisse data centers in London & Singapore for $100m, marking its first international data center expansion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
TIBCO snatches up Cisco's data virtualisation business
Virtualisation

TIBCO snatches up Cisco's data virtualisation business

Specifically, TIBCO will acquire the Cisco Information Server, which the company describes as a market-leading solution.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics
Data Protection

98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
DATASIX accelerates performance and redundancy of Vienna data centre
Hyperscale

DATASIX accelerates performance and redundancy of Vienna data centre

​Telia Carrier has announced it has been working with data centre DATASIX to boost connectivity and greatly increase redundancy in Vienna.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

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