Australian Stories

Data#3 state manager heads to Cirrus role

Data#3's Glenn McAtee is moving across to Cirrus Networks, taking on the role of WA state manager for the IT solutions provider.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Data Analytics

Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia

Salesforce partners with AWS to accelerate digital innovation in Australia, enhancing customer experiences with cloud infrastructure.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017

Software-as-a-Service

Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017

Cisco

Tech Data appoints Wendy O'Keeffe to ANZ country manager

Tech Data says O'Keeffe will be responsible for developing and executing the business strategy across the ANZ region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Public Cloud

Edge - the missing link in your hybrid IT strategy

The advent of the public cloud has allowed businesses to spin up new services faster than ever before and take pain out of managing the data centre.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Marketing Technologies

New boss for Adobe ANZ as Chris Skelton departs

Adobe has appointed former Experian ANZ managing director Suzanne Steele as its new ANZ managing director, following the departure of Chris Skelton.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Microsoft

Tumbling Android tablet sales drag down Aussie market

Microsoft may have lost the smartphone battle, but it's gaining share in the Australian tablet market according to new Telstye research.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Fintech

Reckon announces partnership with VIP Home Services franchise

As part of the agreement, Reckon will offer ongoing financial management software training and support for the cleaning and gardening franchise.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

SAP

Itelligence expands Indian presence with vCentric acquisition

SAP solutions, hosting and managed services provider Itelligence has acquired SAP reseller vCentric Technologies Private Limited.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Fintech

MAS panel discusses strategies for Singapore's cyber resilience

Singapore's Monetary Authority (MAS) has held discussions about enhancing the cyber resilience of the country's financial sector.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017

Telstra

Data#3 hires ex-Telstra exec to lead the charge in WA

Data#3 boosts WA operations, appointing ex-Telstra heavyweight Kingsley McGarrigle as the new General Manager.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Fintech

Xero passes quarter of a million subscriber milestone in UK

Cloud accounting leader Xero celebrates surpassing 250k UK subscribers amid digital tax shift and banking partnerships growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017

Marketing Technologies

Alibaba to host Aus eCommerce Expo for SMBs eyeing China expansion

Alibaba sets stage in Melbourne, empowering Aussie SMBs to break into China's booming eCommerce market at October's Expo.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Smart Cities

Asia's safest and most dangerous cities for digital security

NEC says there is evidence that some cities are taking threats seriously, particularly in Asia. Which are the top five safest & most unsafe cities?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017

DevOps

The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017

Secured Signing

Secured Signing and LawHawk take secure document signing to NZ law industry

New Zealand tech firms LawHawk and Secured Signing have partnered to create an integrated solution for secure document signatures in the legal industry.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Hyperscale

Kiwi AWS certifications set to rise with new nationwide training courses

Auldhouse, a Kiwi training provider, will launch AWS certification courses across New Zealand to help grow the number of AWS certifications in the country.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017