Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 91

37% of mobile operators to deploy 5G standalone by 2022
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The survey reveals a gradual move away from non-standalone (NSA) deployments, which introduces 5G networks, but are aided by existing 4G networks.

TCF: Telcos meeting New Zealand demand
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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uc
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commerce commission
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telco
The Commerce Commission has released its Annual Telecommunication Monitoring Report this week, and the TCF says it is welcoming the report's findings.

Data#3 wins two Cisco Partner of the Year awards
Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
Data#3 sweeps two Cisco Partner of the Year awards, highlighting their excellence in Lifecycle Services and Enterprise Networking.

NEXTGEN appoints its first female managing director
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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nextgen distribution
The company announced yesterday the appointment of Lynne Jeffery, who will head the company's New Zealand operaiton.

Salary satisfaction for Australian IT workers plummets as 75% ask for pay rises
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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accounts payable
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wages
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modis
The research, which surveyed over 3,000 employers and employees from across Australia, found three in every four IT workers were planning to ask for a pay rise.

Mellanox launches new Ethernet switches for next-gen data centres
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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ethernet
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mellanox
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cloud data center
Mellanox says the Ethernet switch is optimised for cloud, Ethernet storage fabric and AI applications through its support from Spectrum-3.

Supermicro reveals new outdoor systems for data centers
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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uc
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5g & beyond
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open source
Supermicro unveils ruggedized outdoor edge systems aimed at data centers, enhancing AI inferencing and 5G solutions with Intel and FPGA tech.

CCL announces partnership with Microsoft to meet Azure demand
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
The move is designed to drive New Zealand business and public sector migration to Microsoft Azure cloud technologies.

Australian behaviour assessment company acquired by US giant
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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biometrics
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behavioural biometrics
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revelian
Revelian, an Australian behaviour assessment firm, has been acquired by US-based Criteria to boost their emotional intelligence and game-based offerings.

Shutterstock adds two new executives on heels of CEO exit
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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martech
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adobe
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creative technologies
Shutterstock has appointed Avi Muchnick as CPO and Jamie Elden as CRO, following founder Jon Oringer's recent departure as CEO.

Leading operators to create a global Telco Edge Cloud Platform
Wed, 4th Mar 2020
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uc
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cloud services
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telco
China Unicom, Deutsche Telekon, EE, KDDI, Orange, SIngtel, SK Telecom, Telefonica and TIM have created a shared Telco Edge Cloud Platform with GSMA support.

Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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virtualisation
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hybrid cloud
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veeam
Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company’s headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.

Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.

InternetNZ to up fees for .nz domains
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
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martech
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software development
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domain names
InternetNZ has announced an increase to the cost of its domain fees as it looks to meet market demands over security requirements and co-ordination services.

Valocity signs onto Microsoft co-sell partnership for greater global success
Fri, 28th Feb 2020
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
Valocity joins Microsoft in a co-sell partnership, leveraging the tech giant's global sales team to expand its Property Valuation Platform's reach.

New merger creates 'world's largest' CX company
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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crm
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cx
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martech
The combined company will immediately support over 2,000 brands with a global team of 1,500 employees spanning North America, Europe, and Asia.

NZ software company set to go global after securing $3.65 million
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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icehouse
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investment
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lawvu
LawVu plans to set up offices in Australia and the US, as well as leverage business opportunities in other overseas markets.

McAfee announces new acquisition as it moves toward browser isolation
Tue, 25th Feb 2020
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saas
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casb
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dlp
The acquisition of Light Point Securitywill supplement McAfee’s existing inbound and outbound protection for all web and cloud traffic, according to McAffee.

MNF Enterprise and AARNet announce cloud calling partnership
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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edutech
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
Together, the two companies will provide voice communications solutions to the country’s education and research sector.

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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telco
Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network’s international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.