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WatchGuard expands partner ecosystem, enables partners to grow security services footprint

Wed, 7th Oct 2020
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Combining WatchGuard's Total Security Suite and Passport bundle allows partners to provide complete security from network to endpoint for their customers.
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Accenture acquires SAP specialist provider Zag

Tue, 6th Oct 2020
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The acquisition of the Kiwi company was spurred by growing demand for SAP and cloud migration services across ANZ.
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Epicor overhauls its channel partner programme model

Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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Epicor unveils new cloud model for partner programme, offering enhanced support and continued margins for resellers.
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Imperva to acquire jSonar, bringing greater data security to enterprises

Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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data analytics
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planning
Imperva acquires modern database security firm jSonar, paving the way for a new integrated approach to data security.
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Linkly signs multi-million dollar deal with Premier Technologies

Mon, 5th Oct 2020
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Linkly inks multi-million deal with Premier Technologies, tripling its value and expanding its online payment capabilities amidst the eCommerce boom.
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Nintex acquires K2, with eye on strengthening process automation

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed, however Nintex says it will generate over $200 million in annual recurring revenue after the deal has closed.
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How to create more value for ISVs moving to cloud

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Henson Group, an Azure Specialist for ISVs, leverages its partnership with Microsoft to help ISVs migrate to Azure at scale - at almost no cost.
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APAC region is creating its own 'data gravity' - Digital Realty

Fri, 2nd Oct 2020
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Asia Pacific's burgeoning data creation is forming a 'data gravity' effect, making data centralisation hard, suggests Digital Realty's 2020 DGx Index.
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CrowdStrike acquires Preempt Security for $96m, develops zero trust security offerings

Tue, 29th Sep 2020
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malware
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ai security
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zero trust security
CrowdStrike is set to acquire Preempt Security for $96 million, aiming to enhance zero trust security capabilities for customers.
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Case study: MECCA has HCM makeover with Workday

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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hcm
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case study
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payroll systems
Beauty retailer MECCA is transforming its HR systems with the implementation of Workday HCM, automating processes and improving the employee experience.
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HPE completes Silver Peak buyout & strengthens edge-to-cloud portfolio

Wed, 23rd Sep 2020
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network infrastructure
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HPE completes its $925m acquisition of Silver Peak, aiming to strengthen its Aruba business & provide edge-to-cloud networking for enterprises.
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Rhipe acquires Kiwi services provider Parallo

Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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virtualisation
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public cloud
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The purchase includes Parallo's products, solutions, assets and IP, such as the Parallo Automation Library. Parallo's 25 employees will also join Rhipe.
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Ericsson bolsters 5G portfolio with $1.1b Cradlepoint buyout

Mon, 21st Sep 2020
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wireless networks
Cradlepoint is set to be acquired by Ericsson in a $1.1 billion deal, boosting Ericsson's presence in the enterprise 5G market.
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Pure Storage acquires Portworx for $370m, extends Kubernetes services and support

Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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storage
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virtualisation
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converged infrastructure
Pure Storage has acquired Portworx for $370 million to expand its Kubernetes and containers solutions. It is Pure Storage's largest acquisition to date.
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Check Point acquires Odo Security to bolster remote security offering

Thu, 17th Sep 2020
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cybersecurity
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wfh
Check Point Software has acquired cloud-based remote security company Odo Security for an estimated $30m, enhancing its remote security capabilities.
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VISEO and Cludo announce ambitious plans for Salesforce in Australia

Wed, 16th Sep 2020
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data analytics
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martech
According to a statement, the acquisition enhances the ability of both companies to deploy larger-scale digital projects across Australia and the APAC region.
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COVID-19 features to drive smartwatch sales

Tue, 15th Sep 2020
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wearables
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globaldata
COVID-19 features in smartwatches are set to boost adoption in Asia Pacific, despite reduced consumer spending, says GlobalData.
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Two MSPs form symbiotic partnership

Mon, 14th Sep 2020
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iot
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partner programmes
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printing
Forum Group and Tecala have forged an agreement that will allow for the exchange of services, broadening each business' portfolio.
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COVID-19 features to further drive smartwatch uptake in APAC

Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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wearables
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globaldata
COVID-19 pandemic reduces consumer spending on smartwatches, but advanced features may drive adoption in Asia-Pacific, says GlobalData.
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Why securing IoT installations will be 'do or die' in post-pandemic Australia

Wed, 9th Sep 2020
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iot
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cybersecurity
Digital transformation boom predicted for Australian enterprises in 2021 as IoT technology becomes key to recovery.