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ANZ partners win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards
Partner Programmes

ANZ partners win big at Microsoft Partner of the Year Awards

Microsoft recognizes Australia and New Zealand partners at its annual Partner of the Year Awards. Winners include Enlighten Designs and Accenture/Avanade.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jul 2020
Prevasio unveils threat analysis sandbox for containers
Virtualisation

Prevasio unveils threat analysis sandbox for containers

Prevasio launches industry's first dynamic threat and vulnerability analysis system for Docker containers. @PrevasioAnalyzer #Cybersecurity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
OpenText expands on integration with Microsoft Teams
Unified Communications

OpenText expands on integration with Microsoft Teams

OpenText integrates its Content Services solution with Microsoft Teams to enhance collaboration for remote workers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Y Soft announces cloud-based print management services
Public Cloud

Y Soft announces cloud-based print management services

The two new solutions provide solutions for either enterprise or SMB scale organisations looking to take print management off-premise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jul 2020
Device authentication services to reach $8.4 billion by 2026 in response to IoT cybersecurity
Internet of Things

Device authentication services to reach $8.4 billion by 2026 in response to IoT cybersecurity

ABI Research predicts that there will be over 23 billion IoT connections by 2026, leading to a surge in investment in secure authentication technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Video: Business unusual with Ingram Micro NZ
Unified Communications

Video: Business unusual with Ingram Micro NZ

Leaders from NZ's biggest distributor offer resellers and MSPs advice on how to move forward in a post-COVID-19 world, and explains how Ingram can help.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Commvault partners with Microsoft to deliver SaaS and cloud technology
Public Cloud

Commvault partners with Microsoft to deliver SaaS and cloud technology

Commvault and Microsoft ink a multi-year deal to integrate Metallic SaaS on Azure, enhancing data protection and cloud technology scalability.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Micro Focus launches solutions designed to aid modernisation
Microsoft

Micro Focus launches solutions designed to aid modernisation

Micro Focus launches Visual COBOL 6.0 and Enterprise Suite 6.0 to aid modernisation and innovation in core business systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Colt extends SD-WAN offering for customers moving to cloud
Network Infrastructure

Colt extends SD-WAN offering for customers moving to cloud

Colt launches multi-cloud access for enterprises via its SD WAN platform, offering improved security, agility, and latency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Former Salesforce, Microsoft security exec to lead Zoom security team
Data Analytics

Former Salesforce, Microsoft security exec to lead Zoom security team

Zoom has announced the appointment of former Microsoft and Salesforce executive Jason Lee as its new chief information security officer.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jun 2020
Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution
Desktop-as-a-Service

Nutanix strengthens Desktop as a Service solution

Nutanix strengthens its DaaS solution, Xi Frame, with enhanced security, flexibility, and availability for enterprise customers.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020
SAS announces latest version of Viya, bringing advanced analytics to businesses
Data Analytics

SAS announces latest version of Viya, bringing advanced analytics to businesses

SAS releases SAS Viya 4 with enhanced analytics functionality for the cloud, including AI capabilities and ease of use.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Jun 2020
Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions
Robotics

Blonde Robot signs ANZ distribution deal with Studio Network Solutions

As part of the agreement, Blonde Robot will now be distributing SNS's EVO shared storage workflow server in the two countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2020
Interview: Dell explores the core tenets of multi-cloud
Network Infrastructure

Interview: Dell explores the core tenets of multi-cloud

Multi-cloud is more than just an IT strategy, it requires a cultural shift and long-term planning, says Dell Technologies ANZ CTO Melissa Osborne.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020
SAS and Microsoft form strategic partnership
Data Analytics

SAS and Microsoft form strategic partnership

SAS' AI and analytics more tightly integrate with Microsoft Azure; Microsoft to bring cloud-based SAS industry solutions to its customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2020

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Microsoft Azure stories

Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region
Unified Communications

Interview: ACE Training execs discuss how to capitalise on NZ's new data centre region

Microsoft's plan to launch a data center region in New Zealand is expected to fuel digital transformation opportunities for businesses.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Mon, 6th Jul 2020
Australian Department of Defence selects Microsoft Azure for new ERP platform
Public Cloud

Australian Department of Defence selects Microsoft Azure for new ERP platform

The Australian Department of Defence has chosen Azure to host SAP/4HANA for its new ERP platform, connecting its Protected Network to Azure AU Central.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jun 2020