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What's keeping the CEO up at night? Gartner reveals top-of-mind concerns

Wed, 2nd May 2018
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digital transformation
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workforce technology
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workplace culture
The survey found that as simple, implemental growth becomes harder to achieve, CEOs are concentrating on changing the structure of their companies.
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MYOB sells off its rental payments platform for $425,000

Tue, 1st May 2018
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fintech
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financial systems
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As a result of the deal, RENT is set to acquire the existing RentPay system as well as its website and customer base.
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Exclusive Interview - How partners can make the most from IoT

Tue, 1st May 2018
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network infrastructure
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iot
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wireless networks
Ian Whiting of Ruckus Networks outlines the significant opportunities in IoT for partners, stressing the importance of specialization, expertise, and security.
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ServiceNow acquires SaaS management company VendorHawk

Mon, 30th Apr 2018
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saas
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cloud services
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software
VendorHawk's platform is designed to help customers discover, track, rationalise and optimise SaaS subscriptions across their organisation.
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Cirrus' Correct Comms acquisition paying dividends, according to latest activities report

Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
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partner programmes
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cirrus networks
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m&a
Cirrus Networks' acquisition of Correct Communications yields over AUD $2 million in new bookings from key government agencies, boosting Canberra market growth.
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Equinix closes Metronode deal: Everything you need to know about the acquisition

Thu, 19th Apr 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Equinix's acquisition of Metronode, adding 10 data centres across Australia, enhances its footprint, particularly in Perth, Canberra, Adelaide, and Brisbane.
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Reckon unveils web-based point of sale for SMEs

Wed, 18th Apr 2018
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fintech
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martech
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commerce systems
Reckon has launched a new web-based POS solution for SMEs, empowering them to manage sales, inventory, and more from any device, online or offline.
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Why Telstra's decision to acquire VMtech makes sense

Thu, 12th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Telstra's acquisition of VMtech strategically boosts its ability to transform network, security, and cloud infrastructure for better agility and performance.
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Hills dumps Salesforce in favour of Microsoft for its CRM and ERP

Wed, 11th Apr 2018
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crm
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martech
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erp
The distributor says the move reflects the company's progression into the next phase of its digital transformation.
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Telstra using acquisition to augment SD-WAN security

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
Last year Telstra announced the acquisition of VMtech, with the company now detailing how it plans to use those technologies augment SD-WAN exposure.
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How VMtech SD-WAN facilitates the next generation of work tools

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
VMtech aims to assist businesses and simplify their network architectures, directing traffic to the required platform via the most direct path.
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RSA adds behavioural analytics to portfolio through Fortscale buyout

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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ueba
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m&a
Cybersecurity giant RSA is now offering behavioural analytics as part of its portfolio after successfully acquiring Fortscale.
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DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft dynamics
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m&a
According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
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Nexon Asia Pacific acquires fellow sydney-based MSP Cavalry

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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edge computing
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partner programmes
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cloud services
The acquisition serves to bolster Nexon's service offering, specifically in hosted desktops, hybrid cloud consulting and managed services.
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It's up to the shareholders: Thales launches offer to acquire Gemalto

Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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encryption
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
Thales and Gemalto are readying themselves for a merger that may well create a world leader in digital security.
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Plantronics will acquire Polycom for US$2b

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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uc
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hybrid & remote work
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plantronics
With the acquisition, Plantronics hopes to enlarge their footprint on the unified communications ecosystem considerably.
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Ex-Telstra talent to lead Superloop after CEO Bevan Slattery steps down

Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Slattery will fulfill the position of executive director, which Superloop says will allow him to focus on the company's strategic priorities.
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Cloud's next step - 6 trends that are taking shape

Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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iaas
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microsoft
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cloud services
Cloud computing has firmly established its place in both the enterprise and consumer spaces. But what is next for the revolutionary technology?.
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Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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government
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cirrus networks
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austrade
Cirrus Networks has secured a GBP £1.6 million supply contract with Austrade, following its strategic acquisition of Correct Communications.
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8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX

Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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digital transformation
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software development
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ipo
The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.