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Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come
Gaming

Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come

Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions
Breach Prevention

Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions

Yahoo's latest news of a breach of 3m accounts is certainly nothing to cheer about, but experts from the industry give their insights on the matter.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b
Hyperscale

Investment in Nordic data centre sector surpasses US$3b

​New research from BroadGroup shows the data centre sector in the Nordic region continues its growth in leaps and bounds.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition
Toshiba

Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition

In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies
Document Management

How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies

Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand
Digital Transformation

Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand

The company says the re-brand highlights their expanded reach and capabilities as a global leader in technology distribution and services.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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

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Cirrus wins $900,000+ deal with Deakin University
Storage

Cirrus wins $900,000+ deal with Deakin University

Cirrus Networks has won a $900,000+ contract with Victoria's Deakin University, to provide a next generation data storage platform.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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