Global Stories

Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk

Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Nov 2019

Hyperscale

Microsoft & GBI sign deal to bring cloud adoption to Middle East

Microsoft and Gulf Bridge International have partnered to bolster cloud adoption in the Middle East and Europe, enhancing connectivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Nov 2019

Human Capital Management

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer

Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as new chief people officer to drive business growth and enhance employee experience.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Nov 2019

Hyperscale

Digital Realty & Interxion to undergo $8.4b mega merger

Digital Realty and Interxion announce an USD $8.4 billion merger, creating a global leader in data centre, colocation, and interconnection solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Oct 2019

Human Capital Management

Multinational firms face global HR challenges

Multinational firms are grappling with myriad HR challenges due to convoluted global labour laws, finds TMF Group's 2019 Global Business Complexity Index.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Oct 2019

Endpoint Protection

Forcepoint increases cloud security presence to cover 128 countries

This PoP expansion brings Forcepoint services to virtually anywhere in the world while delivering optimal security and productivity enhancing capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Oct 2019

Network Infrastructure

Traditional PC market continues growth despite issues in the supply chain

Despite supply chain issues, the global PC market grew in Q3 2019, with Lenovo leading nearly a quarter of shipments and HP seeing the fastest growth.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 11th Oct 2019

Unified Communications

Batelco and Avaya bring cloud solutions to Bahrain's SMBs

The regional telecoms operator will offer Avaya Contact Centre and Unified Communications solutions in the cloud with Avaya IP Office PoweredBy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

IDC lowers cloud spending forecast amidst global slowdown

IDC has lowered its forecast for total cloud infrastructure spending for 2019 as the market enters a slowdown period.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Telia Carrier strengthens integrity of internet's core

Internet connectivity network Telia Carrier has rolled out technology that secures critical route updates and BGP announcements across its internet backbone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2019

Fintech

Mindtree launches blockchain-powered solution for banks

The solution uses Hyperledger fabric blockchain to enable financial institutions to facilitate both debit and credit payments, faster.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

The rise and rise of 'hearables', as told by IDC

The wearable device market surged by 85.2% in 2Q19, with 'hearables' capturing 46.9% of the market, driven by new products and second-time buyers.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Sep 2019

Multi-cloud

New VP for Rubrik Asia Pacific & Japan

Kamal Brar has been named vice president for Asia Pacific and Japan at Rubrik, where he will drive operations across these regions from his base in Singapore.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019

Unified Communications

Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019

Avaya will unveil their latest AI-powered applications, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in AI and collaboration tech, at GITEX Technology Week 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

UPS market continues to grow due to need for hardware uptime

Transparency Market Research (TMR) predicts that the global UPS market will grow at a respectable CAGR of 7.8% over the period between 2018 and 2026.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019

Digital Transformation

Discord between execs and IT holding back digital transformation efforts

Lack of collaboration and strategic ownership is hindering digital transformation efforts, says NTT report. Only 11% are satisfied with leaders driving change.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty welcomes EMEA managing director

Digital Realty has appointed Jeffrey Tapley as the permanent EMEA managing director, solidifying his role in leading their regional operations from London.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Aug 2019