Africa stories - Page 34
DXC Technology acquires reseller, MSP to expand global reach
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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microsoft
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microsoft dynamics
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m&a
According to DXC Eclipse, the additions of Sable37 and eBECS represent a key part of its strategy to lead the Microsoft partner marketplace.
Public cloud drives double digit growth of IT infrastructure revenues
Wed, 4th Apr 2018
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
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public cloud
Public cloud growth reached new heights in the final quarter of 2017 after growing more than 34 percent year over year.
iJET International expands 24/7 risk management to APAC through Singapore base
Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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risk & compliance
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threat intelligence
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ijet international
iJet International enhances its 24/7 risk management footprint in APAC with a new Singapore base, boosting global capabilities and local support.
Polycom dials up APAC CX strategy with new appointment
Tue, 27th Mar 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
Andrew Hug will lead the charge creating a customer-focused strategy that combines securing customer insights and analysis.
HPE overtaken by Dell EMC in data centre server revenue
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
A fierce battle took place in the worldwide server market in the fourth quarter of 2017 with global revenue soaring 25.7 percent.
AI for everyone: Exclusive interview with Lenovo’s data center CTO
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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ai
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healthtech
Lenovo is serious about AI, with plans to open three innovation centers around the world specifically focused on AI.
BroadGroup signs on CNet as education partner for Datacloud events
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The goal of the partnership is to collaborate in uniting industry leaders and influencers to stress the importance of competence and confidence.
MSP aims to grow local presence, appoints NZ country manager
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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job moves
MSP Computergate aims to strengthen its foothold in the NZ market with the appointment of a NZ country manager.
BlackBerry & Melanoma Institute Australia conduct trial to secure medical research
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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smartphones
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data protection
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healthtech
The trial will introduce BlackBerry Workspaces as a secure file storage and collaboration platform for Melanoma Institute Australia.
Lenovo announces exec appointments to drive data center growth
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
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servers
Lenovo has announced strategic executive appointments, including ex-HP sales head Robert Vrij, to enhance data centre growth and global supply chain efficiency.
IoT bank attacks on show at INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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digital signage
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iot
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displays & projectors
Cybercrime experts from 23 countries gathered in Vienna for INTERPOL's Digital Security Challenge, simulating an IoT-based cyber attack on a bank.
Trintech reinforces APAC presence with new data center
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Trintech's customers in the APAC region will supposedly experience several benefits including better performance.
Stellar consulting brings ex-pat talent back home to NZ
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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stellar consulting
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job moves
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retailers
South Islander Luke Turnbull has returned to his homeland to take a position as a consulting director with Stellar Consulting Group.
High performance computing market worth US$45 billion by 2022
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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hpc
An increasing need for efficient computing, enhanced scalability, and reliable storage is expected to propel the adoption of HPC solutions.
Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
World slow to advance data & analytics use - but APAC's on top
Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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hybrid cloud
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data analytics
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public cloud
Gartner has released the findings from a global survey that delved into organisations' data and analytics use and the potential for the market.
Mimecast doubles down on cyber resilience
Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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mimecast
Mimecast enhances its cyber resilience strategy with key hires: Janet Levesque as SVP of Systems, Risk and Security, and Marc French as Chief Trust Officer.
Epsilon establishes interconnect points at the ‘Continental Edge’
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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sdn
Epsilon provides access to an interconnected mesh of subsea cable providers, enabling connectivity between Europe, Asia, Africa and Latin America.
Globalinx data center has direct access to subsea cables
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
The data center is equipped with high-capacity space for network carriers, subsea operators, enterprises and hyperscale providers.
Fiji’s new eCentre station is under construction
Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
Flexenclosure has been instrumental in the deployment of prefabricated data center technology into many developing nations.