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Interxion and RStor announce partnership, with eye on storage solutions

Wed, 3rd Jun 2020
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Interxion partners with RStor to offer advanced cloud storage solutions, enhancing disaster recovery, scalable infrastructure, and high-performance computing.
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WHO urges caution after emails, passwords stolen

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Approximately 450 active WHO email addresses and passwords, and emails belonging to others working on fighting COVID-19, were leaked on the internet.
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International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms

Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.
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Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Wipro launches a Microsoft Business Unit to accelerate digital transformation with Azure-powered solutions, enhancing cloud adoption and innovation globally.
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Zero trust security gaining momentum as a cybersecurity model

Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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Interest in zero trust security is on the rise, with TeleGeography's latest report showing increased attention from CISOs despite just 8% implementation so far.
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Veeam announces new executive on heels of suite launch

Fri, 21st Feb 2020
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Veeam appoints Gil Vega as Chief Information Security Officer, alongside launching its new Veeam Availability Suite v10 to enhance data protection.
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Equinix taps Oracle Exadata to bolster performance improvement

Fri, 14th Feb 2020
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According to Equinix, it has experienced major improvements in transaction processing and data warehouse analytics.
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Oracle opens new Melbourne Cloud region

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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Oracle opens its second Australian Gen 2 Cloud Region in Melbourne, enhancing business continuity and compliance capabilities for local enterprises.
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DXC Technology names new EVP & CIO

Wed, 5th Feb 2020
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DXC Technology is welcoming new executive vice president and chief information officer Chris Drumgoole to the company this week.
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Intel board elects new chairman & new director

Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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Intel's board of directors has recently welcomed Dr Omar Ishrak as its new independent chairman, following the upcoming departure of Andy D. Bryant in May 2020.
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Hyland: Six enterprise technology trends driving growth in 2020

Fri, 17th Jan 2020
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In 2020, Hyland has identified key trends in enterprise technology, including cloud services, blockchain, and automation, driving global growth and innovation.
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VMware: APAC CIOs will become key decision makers by 2025

Wed, 27th Nov 2019
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The role of chief information officers in Asia Pacific and Japan will take a strategic turn by 2025, as they become directly responsible for business outcomes.
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Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
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Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as chief people officer

Wed, 6th Nov 2019
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Microland hires Ramya Sampath Sharma as new chief people officer to drive business growth and enhance employee experience.
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CyrusOne turns to internal promotion for CIO role

Tue, 30th Jul 2019
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CyrusOne promotes Bill Williams to CIO, recognising his pivotal role in shaping the firm's technology and connectivity offerings since 2012.
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Orange business services to transform Sony's global network

Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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The SD-WAN future-proof platform will enable Sony to share IT talent and have complete end-to-end visibility for improved global service agility.
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How a virtual CISO can become part of a managed security regime

Mon, 13th May 2019
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Organisations are turning to virtual CISOs as part of managed security services to enhance cybersecurity strategies affordably and effectively. Here's how.
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Okta announces security layer for on-prem apps

Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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Okta debuts Okta Access Gateway at Oktane19, enhancing secure single sign-on for on-premises applications. Set for release later this year.
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Certificate-related outages impact 60% of businesses - Venafi

Mon, 1st Apr 2019
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Certificate-related outages harm the reliability and availability of vital network systems and services while also being difficult to diagnose and remediate.
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Caltex selects Microsoft to help fuel cloud transformation

Wed, 27th Mar 2019
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Caltex Australia partners with Microsoft to drive its major cloud transformation, enhancing fuel operations, customer loyalty, and retail innovations.