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Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is ThousandEyes?
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is ThousandEyes?

TechDay has launched a new video series, 10 Minute IT Jams, providing insights into technology companies in the Asia-Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 2nd Jul 2020
Bitglass deepens integration with MFA vendor Duo Security
Multi-factor authentication

Bitglass deepens integration with MFA vendor Duo Security

Bitglass has announced a deepened integration with Duo Security, now part of Cisco, as it looks to strengthen security for the modern workforce.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted
Firewalls

Remote working trend bolsters cybersecurity investment - but downturn predicted

A new report from Canalys indicates investment in cybersecurity has increased 9.7% - but worsening economic conditions could turn the statistic around.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jun 2020
Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cisco, ESET, Fortinet crowned by Canalys, while Symantec, IBM & McAfee underperform

Several big names have been revealed as underperforming compared with the market average with low partner sentiment.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jun 2020
SD-WAN market growth slows in 1Q20
Virtualisation

SD-WAN market growth slows in 1Q20

While the global SD-WAN market grew by 24% in 1Q20, this marks a significant slowdown from 2019's 64% growth, says Dell'Oro Group.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jun 2020
Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio
Microsoft

Cisco buys ThousandEyes, strengthening network portfolio

Cisco acquires ThousandEyes, enhancing its cloud-based network and application performance portfolio with advanced internet and cloud intelligence capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020
Intel creates 10th Gen vPro processors for 'next generation of business computing'
Endpoint Protection

Intel creates 10th Gen vPro processors for 'next generation of business computing'

Intel has launched its 10th Generation vPro processors, designed to enhance remote working capabilities for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020
Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now
Firewalls

Cisco ASA firewall users urged to patch systems now

Since early January 2020, the number of internet-accessible Cisco ASA devices considered vulnerable has jumped from 170,000 to 220,000.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Cisco and Google Cloud partner on end-to-end SD-WAN solution
Network Infrastructure

Cisco and Google Cloud partner on end-to-end SD-WAN solution

The two networking giants have come together on a solution that provides an end-to-end network that adapts to application needs from branch to edge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020
Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion
Cisco

Cohesity announces $250 million funding, doubles valuation to US$2.5 billion

Cohesity has raised $250m in Series E funding, increasing its valuation to $2.5bn, more than double from its Series D round two years ago.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2020
Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis
Network Infrastructure

Google leads donations as tech sector pledges US$1.4 billion to COVID-19 crisis

Tech giants donate over $1.4bn to combat COVID-19 crisis. Google leads with $800m, followed by Cisco ($225m) and Facebook ($120m).

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2020
Cisco sets sights on SMB market with new product portfolio
Network Infrastructure

Cisco sets sights on SMB market with new product portfolio

Rolling out from April, the new products are designed to suit the needs of small businesses and Cisco is 'doubling down' on SMB-specialist partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
AIIA launches website hub for remote working support
Marketing Technologies

AIIA launches website hub for remote working support

The Australian Information Industry Association's new site, Australian Business Continuity, provides support from the AIIA and its partners.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2020
Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division
Unified Communications

Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division

The division will continue to work with organisations to provide collaboration solutions, which in the recent climate is more important than ever.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Data#3 wins two Cisco Partner of the Year awards
Customer Relationship Management

Data#3 wins two Cisco Partner of the Year awards

Data#3 sweeps two Cisco Partner of the Year awards, highlighting their excellence in Lifecycle Services and Enterprise Networking.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2020
Cisco names Women in IT Award winners
Google

Cisco names Women in IT Award winners

As part of the company's Women of Impact Month, it held an awards ceremony to honour just a few of the women making strides in the IT industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Cisco & Telstra complete 5G call over packetized fronthaul network
Unified Communications

Cisco & Telstra complete 5G call over packetized fronthaul network

Cisco and Telstra achieve a global milestone with the first 5G radio call via a packetized fronthaul network, enhancing future 5G scalability and resiliency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020
Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform
IT Automation

Cisco launches SecureX, a cloud-native security platform

The company describes SecureX as a platform that provides visibility into security processes, including detection of unknown threats and policy violations.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2020
5G to power new wave of mobile tech innovations, Cisco finds
Unified Communications

5G to power new wave of mobile tech innovations, Cisco finds

According to Cisco's new report, the average 5G speed will be 575 megabits per second, or 13 times faster than the average mobile connection.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Feb 2020