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Australia – Leading the way in diversifying cloud services
Hyperscale

Australia – Leading the way in diversifying cloud services

In the past few years, Equinix's cloud ecosystem has diversified considerably, particularly in Australia, where demand for cloud services is strong.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17
Fintech

Start-ups, FinTech & broadband: Tech features of the Australian Budget 2016-17

Aussie Budget '16-'17 boosts tech prowess with FinTech sandbox, tax relief for start-ups, and broadband plans, fuelling a digital economy renaissance.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches
Mergers and Acquisitions

HGGC acquires global cloud event management software provider, etouches

etouches, a global provider of cloud event management software and sourcing solutions, has been acquired by HGGC, a middle-market private equity firm.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel
Network Infrastructure

Dell and Intel partner with Qantas to offer incentive for tech and travel

For every dollar they spend on Dell business Technology solutions through the Dell for Work online store, members will earn one Qantas Point.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think
Firewalls

The 2017-18 Budget: Here's what Aussie's cyber security vendors think

​The Australian Budget dropped on Tuesday evening, and as per usual, there will be winners and losers - here is the POV from some top IT vendors.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Multimedia Technology wins full Fujitsu portfolio in new distie deal
Notebook

Multimedia Technology wins full Fujitsu portfolio in new distie deal

MMT will carry Fujitsu's full product portfolio, including servers, storage and scanners, as part of a 'renewed' relationship between the companies.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Pirated Microsoft software sees Aussie reseller paying landmark $450,000 settlement
Microsoft

Pirated Microsoft software sees Aussie reseller paying landmark $450,000 settlement

Centre Com Sunshine has joined the growing ranks of resellers paying up after being caught infringing Microsoft copyright.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Capgemini top new APAC partner at MuleSoft global awards
MuleSoft

Capgemini top new APAC partner at MuleSoft global awards

Capgemini has been named MuleSoft's Top New Partner for APAC at the vendor's global partner awards, held at Connect 2017.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager
Health Technologies

Kordia snaps up former Activata Prepay exec as new ANZ group marketing manager

Kordia hires new marketing manager to drive overall marketing and branding strategies in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th May 2017
Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry
Crypto

Australian budget reaffirms commitment to fintech industry

Australia's budget boosts fintech with open data and sandbox expansion, driving growth and consumer benefits, says FinTech Australia CEO.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon
Unified Communications

Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon

Shopgate brings its mobile platform services to Australia, allowing local merchants to boost customer retention and engagement.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition
Accenture Interactive

Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition

Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Megaport builds connection between enterprises in ANZ and North America
DataCentre infrastructure

Megaport builds connection between enterprises in ANZ and North America

Megaport recently announced that it has delivered capacity between Sydney to Los Angeles to cater for growing demand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Act Today seals distie deal with Swiftpage to breed expansion in ANZ
Distributors

Act Today seals distie deal with Swiftpage to breed expansion in ANZ

Act Today becomes master distributor for Swiftpage in Australia and New Zealand, responsible for sales and growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Hyperscale operators' booming growth fundamentally changing the tech vendor landscape
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Hyperscale operators' booming growth fundamentally changing the tech vendor landscape

Hyperscale operators are snapping up increasing amounts of the fast growing cloud markets - and its changing the data center vendor landscape.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 9th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Letter from the editor: Changing of the guard and on to newer, more exciting things
Fintech

Letter from the editor: Changing of the guard and on to newer, more exciting things

KP is the new editor for bizEDGE, and would like to share her thoughts on the direction she wants the site to head in.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
How Coliban Water systems has transformed SCADA data analysis
Data Analytics

How Coliban Water systems has transformed SCADA data analysis

Water utilities could improve asset management after a Coliban Water manager outlines virtual tags for analysing SCADA data at an Auckland conference.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017