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SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!
Malware

SecurityBrief New Zealand looks back at 2016: Malware and botnets and breaches, oh my!

New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Kiwi cybersecurity in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016

Global Stories

Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition
Virtualisation

Citrix mobilises huge cloud push through Unidesk acquisition

Citrix acquires Unidesk, allowing them to expand into ANZ and offer more powerful application layering solutions. #Citrix #Unidesk #acquisition.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy
Hyperscale

Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy

Equinix secures €1.0bn in senior secured term B loans to fund acquisition of data centre sites from Verizon.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
Trello snapped up by Atlassian
Unified Communications

Trello snapped up by Atlassian

Atlassian, the enterprise software giant, has announced its acquisition of project management software vendor Trello.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
What's driving business collaboration in 2017?
Unified Communications

What's driving business collaboration in 2017?

Nearly half of Kiwi and Aussie workers spend their time collaborating with people outside their immediate vicinity, says Polycom research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land
Dicker Data

2016: 366 days of change in Kiwi channel-land

We take a look back at the year that was, the stories that showcased the Kiwi channel at its best -and worst- and the people that make up the channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel
Dicker Data

2016: The year that was - and the stories that shaped the Aussie channel

Another year older, a little bit wiser? We take a look back at 2016 and the stories that shaped the Australian channel.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Delta scoops Taiwan Best Global Brand for sixth consecutive year
Hyperscale

Delta scoops Taiwan Best Global Brand for sixth consecutive year

Delta named Taiwan's Best Global Brand for the sixth year running, recognising its commitment to innovation and energy savings.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Internet of Things

2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT

67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform

BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?
Microsoft

Microsoft wraps up LinkedIn deal – What now?

Microsoft has completed its $26.2 billion acquisition of LinkedIn, aiming to unite the professional cloud with the professional network.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030
Supply Chain

CIO futures: Executive relationships in 2030

In 2030, the CIO becomes a pivotal strategist, reshaping executive relationships and steering companies' digital destiny.

By Kasey Panetta • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
CA Technologies to acquire Automic with unanimous board vote
CA Technologies

CA Technologies to acquire Automic with unanimous board vote

CA Technologies set for a 600m euro acquisition of Automic, bolstering its cloud automation prowess, as both boards agree.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success
Human Capital Management

Partners pick up the slack, propelling Workday to large enterprise success

Workday continues prioritising top-line growth over profitability, which is paying off as the vendor had major 3Q16 signings in the U.S. and Europe.

By Kelsey Mason • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016
Done deal: Ingram Micro now part of HNA Group
Supply Chain

Done deal: Ingram Micro now part of HNA Group

Ingram Micro is now part of Chinese giant HNA Group after the US$6 billion acquisition announced back in February successfully closed this week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

How the Equinix deal with Verizon opens new routes to global interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

How the Equinix deal with Verizon opens new routes to global interconnection

Equinix's $3.6bn deal with Verizon to boost global interconnectivity, expanding digital economy's reach with key market access.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR
Deloitte

Three factors to drive management consulting revenue, according to TBR

Demand for consulting on operations, organization and change is set to increase as digital transformation projects scale up, according to TBR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016