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Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region

Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

High-speed fibre now makes up half of fixed Internet in nine OECD countries

Overall, fibre broadband connections have increased 3% from 24% to 27% in the space of one year, indicating that it is still a slow process for many countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020

Virtualisation

Veeam completes its US$5 billion acquisition, in huge month for US M&As

Veeam is now officially a US-based company, with the company's headquarters soon to be relocated from Switzerland to the United States.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Hyperscale

Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020

Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020

Robotics

Tauranga agtech firm recognised on the world stage

Tauranga-based agtech firm Robotics Plus has received worldwide recognition on the Top 50 AgTech companies, as ranked on the THRIVE Top 50.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020

Malware

Malware targeting IoT devices skyrockets as transactions rise 1,500%

According to the report, Zscaler customers are generating more than 1 billion IoT transactions per month in the Zscaler cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020

Malware

The real winner of 2019? Ransomware

Trend Micro discovered a 10% increase in ransomware detections, despite a 57% decrease in the number of new ransomware families.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Gaming

SEGA backs Flutin as it sets its sights on the music industry

SEGA invests in Indian AI music platform Flutin to extend its entertainment reach beyond gaming, eyeing global markets like the United States.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2020

Fraud

Data theft & fraud lead to growth in employment screening services

Employment screening services market could reach $4.8bn by 2023, driven by the need for safer hiring decisions and increasing data theft.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Email Security

Microsoft NZ rolls out free AccountGuard service ahead of general election

Ahead of New Zealand's general election, Microsoft NZ unveils its free AccountGuard service to protect political entities and NGOs from cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Hawaiki Cable extends connectivity deal with REANNZ

Hawaiki Cable has extended its deal with REANNZ, boosting the research network's international capacity and expanding its reach to Australia and the US.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Google

Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia

Google's Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Feb 2020

Unified Communications

Tritium transforms global communications with RingCentral Australia

Tritium has chosen RingCentral Australia as its global communications solution as it looks to support rapid growth and enhance employee productivity.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020

Virtualisation

Digital wellness key to superior employee experience - Citrix study

Digital wellness reflects the way that workplaces and their employees create an intentional and healthy relationship with workplace technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020

Hyperscale

Web hosting platform SiteGround shifts infrastructure to Google Cloud

SiteGround is migrating much of its infrastructure to Google Cloud, enhancing speed, efficiency, and sustainability for its users in the U.S. and Europe.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Feb 2020