Partners stories - Page 510

LearnCoach closes $1.5m seed round
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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e-learning
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digital entertainment
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video
The tutorials are designed for students who want to learn NCEA subjects but can’t make it to a physical classroom.

Spark creates enhanced Teams solution for business
Tue, 18th Dec 2018
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uc
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microsoft
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plantronics
Spark has combined the Microsoft Teams product suite with a number of other unique benefits to create Spark Enhanced Teams (SET).

The challenges of large-scale AI training
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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ai
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ai models
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ml
To improve the accuracy of AI models, the average size of training datasets has increased by more than 300 times.

Mercury Energy sells smart meter business for $270m
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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m&a
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mercury
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smart meter
IntelliHUB has acquired Mercury New Zealand's Metrix smart metering business for $270m, expanding its smart meter footprint in Australia and New Zealand.

HTC signs with 5G partners across the globe
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
HTC teams up with Sprint and Telstra to launch a pioneering 5G mobile smart hub in 2019, aiming to revolutionise connectivity with portable, high-speed tech.

Lightning Lab accelerator delves into tourism
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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lightning lab
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creative hq
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accelerator
Startup accelerator Lightning Lab is launching a new programme to find innovative solutions to challenges facing the tourism industry.

Avnet to boost AI/IoT solutions with acquisition
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
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iot
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ai
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m&a
The acquisition of Softweb Solutions adds software and artificial intelligence to Avnet’s ecosystem and bolsters its IoT capabilities.

Corelight and Exabeam partner to improve network monitoring
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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siem
The combination of lateral movement and siloed usage of point security products leaves many security teams vulnerable to compromise.

Disruption in the supply chain: Why IT resilience is a collective responsibility
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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dr
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supply chain & logistics
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cloud services
Organisations must build resilient relationships to thrive in the face of disruption, using IT infrastructure to promote trust, agility, and collaboration.

Review: Polycom's VoxBox may be the last speaker you'll need
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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gaming
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uc
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reviews
Super clear voice in both directions, Bluetooth connectivity, and a sleek form factor - what else can you ask for?.

Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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trade me
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m&a
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digital marketplace
Apax Partners secures the win to buy Trade Me for NZD $6.45 per share after Hellman and Friedman withdraws, valuing the company at NZD $2.56 billion.

Cohesity signs new reseller and cloud service provider in Australia
Fri, 14th Dec 2018
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dr
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microsoft
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cloud services
NEXION Networks has been appointed as an authorised reseller of Cohesity’s range of solutions for secondary data.

How blockchain will impact NZ’s economy
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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blockchain
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partners
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partnerships
Blockchain technology could boost New Zealand's economy, creating high-tech jobs and increasing digital exports, according to a new report.

Symantec and Fortinet partner for integration
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Symantec and Fortinet are partnering to integrate Fortinet’s NGFW and Symantec’s endpoint protection, enhancing cloud, network, and endpoint security.

Forcepoint and Chillisoft - “a powerful combination”
Thu, 13th Dec 2018
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casb
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cybersecurity
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chillisoft
Following Chillisoft’s portfolio expansion by signing on Forcepoint, the companies’ execs explain how this is a match made in cybersecurity heaven.

Google Cloud, Palo Alto Networks extend partnership
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks have extended their partnership to include more security features and customer support for all major public clouds.

Microsoft NZ bids Goldie a “fond farewell”
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
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job moves
Microsoft New Zealand director of commercial and partner business takes new role across the Tasman. The search for his replacement has begun.

DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs
Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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quantum computing
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google
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symantec
DigiCert has successfully restored trust for its Symantec security certificates after Google's automatic distrust.

Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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crm
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uc
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martech
Jade Software and Ambit partner to deliver advanced AI chatbots, aiming to revolutionise customer service through natural and realistic digital experiences.

Gartner names newcomer Exabeam a leader in SIEM
Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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siem
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gartner magic quadrant
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exabeam
The vendor landscape for SIEM is evolving, with recent entrants bringing technologies optimised for analytics use cases.