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Slack launches data residency in Australia

Wed, 29th Apr 2020
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Slack selected Sydney, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Paris as the first four regions outside the United States to offer data residency to its users.
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Edge computing market to explode in APAC despite pandemic woes

Tue, 28th Apr 2020
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Despite pandemic challenges, APAC's edge computing market is set to soar to USD $5.8 billion by 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and 5G.
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Micro Focus outlines CSR plan for the future

Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
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Micro Focus debuts INSPIRE, its forward-looking CSR programme, aiming to foster an equitable, sustainable, and socially responsible corporate culture globally.
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Aus-based Myriota raises $28M, sets sights on global expansion

Fri, 10th Apr 2020
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Myriota has raised A$28 million in series B funding, with a view to grow its satellite network and extend support for billions of devices.
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SAS named as one of Asia's Best Workplaces for 2020

Wed, 8th Apr 2020
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The award recognises SAS' corporate culture through means such as creativity, inclusivity, innovation, and work/life balance, and the impact on employees.
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Report: Majority of New Zealanders exposed to cyber crime

Mon, 6th Apr 2020
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A NortonLifeLock report reveals 36% of Kiwis experienced cyber crime in 2019, leading to NZ$108 million in losses and over 5 million hours fixing issues.
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8x8 video conference usage up 1000%

Sat, 4th Apr 2020
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8x8 Video Meetings platform sees monthly active users reach nearly 4.5 million worldwide, as video conferencing adoption accelerates.
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Myriota cements North America presence through exactEarth deal

Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
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Myriota has bolstered its North American presence by securing a deal with exactEarth, involving satellite assets and spectrum licences, for CA$600,000.
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COVID-19 pressure on business escalates

Tue, 31st Mar 2020
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More than two thirds of organisations fear the COVID-19 pandemic will have a negative impact on their business.
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DataRobot offers free AI platform to help fight COVID-19

Fri, 27th Mar 2020
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DataRobot offers free access to its AI platform for COVID-19 research. The platform includes automated machine learning and data preparation solutions.
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IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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IT pros globally fear attacks on critical infrastructure, with electric power seen as the most vulnerable sector, according to a Claroty report.
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Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.
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Twitter aims to be 'world's most diverse & inclusive tech company'

Tue, 17th Mar 2020
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Twitter aims to be the world's most diverse and inclusive tech company by setting ambitious diversity targets and implementing an inclusive hiring program.
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CommsChoice expands routing capability to support UC future

Thu, 12th Mar 2020
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The company focused on expanding its Session Border Controller (SBC) network in several locations: Sydney, Singapore, London, Frankfurt, San Jose and Virginia.
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Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region

Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
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Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ

Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.
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Tritium transforms global communications with RingCentral Australia

Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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Tritium has chosen RingCentral Australia as its global communications solution as it looks to support rapid growth and enhance employee productivity.
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Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study

Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.
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Unleashed Software continues growth with AWS

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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Unleashed Software's global growth continues after moving to Amazon Web Services, serving customers in 80 countries.
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Revenue from 5G IoT connections to skyrocket 1,400% in next five years

Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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A Juniper Research study forecasts 5G IoT revenue to surge 1,400% to USD $8 billion by 2024, driven by automotive and smart cities sectors.