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

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Since implementing Workday HCM in 2014 in a 15-month big bang process, the company has taken advantage of the scalability of the solution.
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Symantec urges customers to replace SSL/TLS certificates before deadline

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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Symantec has been preparing its PKI and certificate-signing business for the handover to DigiCert in December.
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Is social media now almost impossible to monetise unless you're an industry giant?

Wed, 11th Oct 2017
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MarketLine asks whether a social media business model based on building popularity before monetisation is fundamentally flawed.
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Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.
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TIBCO snatches up Cisco's data virtualisation business

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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Specifically, TIBCO will acquire the Cisco Information Server, which the company describes as a market-leading solution.
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98% of firms still not quite sure about GDPR specifics

Fri, 6th Oct 2017
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70% of respondents across eight countries believe that GDPR will crown Europe a world leader in data protection, but there are lapses of understanding.
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IBM acquires Aussie digital innovation agency Vivant

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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IBM boosts digital prowess with the acquisition of Australian innovator Vivant, scaling IBM iX services for enhanced client transformations.
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HPE simplifies application deployment in manufacturing plants

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Express App Platform – Manufacturing is an on-premise solution that allows manufacturers to accelerate digital factory transformation.
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Relive the days of 16-bit gore in Let Them Come

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Versus Evil and Tuatara Games release Let Them Come, a pixel-style survival shooter for PC and Mac. Watch the trailer now.
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Yahoo's colossal security breach - experts give their opinions

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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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.
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Seagate to provide up to $1.25b to support Toshiba Memory acquisition

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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In the agreement with Toshiba Corporation, Seagate has committed to provide up to $1.25 billion in financing to support the acquisition.
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How sports have accelerated the transformation at Zebra Technologies

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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Zebra Technologies has revolutionised sports analytics by bringing RFID player tracking from the NFL to global sports leagues.
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Tech Data to operate as a unified global brand

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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The company says the re-brand highlights their expanded reach and capabilities as a global leader in technology distribution and services.
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APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.
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SAP bulks up customer identity and access management with Gigya buy

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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SAP is acquiring customer identity and access management platform vendor Gigya to ramp up its Hybris eCommerce platform's capabilities.
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Agilyx and Lumesse partner on talent acquisition solutions

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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The partnership will combine Agilyx's expertise in business applications with Lumesse's technologies portfolio.
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Cirrus wins $900,000+ deal with Deakin University

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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Cirrus Networks has won a $900,000+ contract with Victoria's Deakin University, to provide a next generation data storage platform.
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Freshworks launch messaging product for customer engagement

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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The company says the solution provides a suite of website and in-product engagement capabilities, which help businesses capture more leads.
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IDC names top 10 fastest growing fintech companies in ANZ

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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The companies were evaluated across key metrics such as addressable market, customer adoption, investments, chance of survival, and innovation.
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Machine learning firm DataRobot continues 'aggressive' global channel push

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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DataRobot appoints Seann Gardiner as new EVP of business development to expand its channel and technology partner ecosystem.