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People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems
Cybersecurity

People just can't let go of old Windows operating systems

Millions continue to use outdated Windows operating systems like XP and 7, despite security risks due to lack of updates, per Kaspersky research.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Cohesity achieves VMware Partner Ready validation
Virtualisation

Cohesity achieves VMware Partner Ready validation

Cohesity has secured VMware Partner Ready validation for VMware Cloud on AWS, enhancing backup, recovery, and data management for virtual environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
APAC data and analytics market to hit US$90bn by 2022
Data Analytics

APAC data and analytics market to hit US$90bn by 2022

The APAC data and analytics market is projected to reach USD $90 billion by 2022, driven by AI and IoT, with China and Japan leading.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Google Cloud to power cloud-native capabilities for BlackLine
Hyperscale

Google Cloud to power cloud-native capabilities for BlackLine

BlackLine and Google Cloud have announced a partnership to bring cloud-native capabilities to BlackLine's financial automation platform.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Aug 2019
Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech
Digital Transformation

Businesses ignoring security when investing in new tech

Only a quarter of organisations are prioritising security when it comes to technology investment, according to a new report by Advanced.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Rackspace announces five hybrid cloud enhancements
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace announces five hybrid cloud enhancements

Rackspace has announced five new enhancements to its hybrid cloud portfolio to assist enterprises in managing applications on hybrid architectures.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Google & Dell launch Chromebooks for the enterprise
Network Infrastructure

Google & Dell launch Chromebooks for the enterprise

Google is releasing a new series of Chromebooks tailored to the enterprise, thanks to a partnership with Dell.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
HPE, VMware announce Cloud Foundation as a Service
Virtualisation

HPE, VMware announce Cloud Foundation as a Service

HPE and VMware expand partnership to offer Cloud Foundation as a Service, integrating HPE GreenLake and Synergy for enhanced hybrid cloud environments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
VMware expands telco and edge portfolio for CSPs
Virtualisation

VMware expands telco and edge portfolio for CSPs

VMware's telco and edge cloud portfolio has grown even larger, as the company announces a major portfolio expansion today.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Aug 2019
VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications
Virtualisation

VMware Cloud on AWS helping businesses migrate applications

At VMworld 2019, VMware revealed how businesses leveraging VMware Cloud on AWS can significantly reduce costs and modernise their applications.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform
Virtualisation

VMware announces new features on Workspace ONE platform

VMware introduces enhanced security, multi-cloud VDI features, and concierge services for its Workspace ONE platform, aiming to boost productivity.

By Kai Ping Lew • 10 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
VMware unlocks future of hybrid IT with new offerings
Virtualisation

VMware unlocks future of hybrid IT with new offerings

VMware developed its VMCloud to unlock the future of hybrid IT and deliver customers' application needs through hybrid cloud.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Surge in uptake of VMware on AWS, survey reports
Virtualisation

Surge in uptake of VMware on AWS, survey reports

Enterprises are expressing growing interest in cloud platforms such as VMware Cloud on AWS, according to managed service provider Faction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Zadara adds NVMe-as-a-service to enterprise storage platform
Storage

Zadara adds NVMe-as-a-service to enterprise storage platform

Zadara upgraded its fully managed enterprise storage-as-a-service (STaaS) platform to include critical enhancements such as NVMe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Aug 2019
Splunk hands over $1.5b to acquire cloud monitoring firm
Security Information and Event Management

Splunk hands over $1.5b to acquire cloud monitoring firm

Splunk has put US$1.05 billion on the table to acquire SignalFx, a SaaS specialist in real time monitoring and metrics for cloud infrastructure.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Aug 2019
How perfect visibility lets MSPs do more with less
IT Automation

How perfect visibility lets MSPs do more with less

A cohesive RMM, PSA, and IT Documentation solution enables you to manage all essential MSP functions from a single pane of glass.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Aug 2019
NEXTDC launches micro data centre in Perth
Hyperscale

NEXTDC launches micro data centre in Perth

Australian data-centre-as-a-service provider NEXTDC has launched its very first micro data centre in Perth central business district.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
MSPs battle it out in 'survival of the fittest'
IT Automation

MSPs battle it out in 'survival of the fittest'

Charles Darwin famously said that evolution is the survival of the fittest: only those that are the best of a species will survive.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019
Key focus areas for MSPs in an era of shrinking margins
IT Automation

Key focus areas for MSPs in an era of shrinking margins

For example, they know automation is critical to help increase technician efficiency, but automation tools have a cost.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019