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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
Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020
Marketing Technologies

Global technology industry deals total $34.4bn in April 2020

Technology industry deals worldwide reach USD $34.4bn in April 2020, a 33.8% increase from March, driven largely by Asia Pacific activity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2020
How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms
Phishing

How a cyber-gang with a posh name stole millions from private equity firms

The gang succeeded in its campaign by manipulating email correspondences, registering lookalike domains, and cashing out in phases.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020
Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board
Hyperscale

Cloudscene recruits AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty execs to advisory board

Cloudscene bolsters its advisory board with execs from AWS, Netflix, Digital Realty, and NEXTDC, aiming to revolutionise the digital procurement landscape.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020
Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash
Firewalls

Sophos acquired for US$3.9 billion in cash

In a 168% premium to its IPO share price in June 2015, Sophos stockholders now receive $7.40 per share, according to the company.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn
Verint

Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn

Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
Forecast: Ecosystm's top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020
IoT Security

Forecast: Ecosystm's top 6 cybersecurity trends for 2020

Australian IT professionals brace for heightened cybersecurity threats in 2020, as Ecosystm's forecast highlights six key trends set to reshape the sector.

By Carl Woerndle • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019
Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate
Cloud Security

Cyxtera spins out cybersecurity business into AppGate

AppGate brings together a set of differentiated cloud- and hybrid-ready security and analytics products and services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Nov 2019
Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7
Marketing Technologies

Rubicon invests in inventory management software Cin7

The funding will be used to accelerate Cin7's global growth strategy through product innovation, sales expansion and continued investment in customer success.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Oct 2019
Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m
RedShield

Application shielding startup RedShield raises $14m

RedShield CEO and co-founder Andy Prow says that taking capital from a New Zealand private equity player was a strategic choice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2019
DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement
Digital Transformation

DXC appoints new leader following Mike Lawrie retirement

DXC Technology has appointed Mike Salvino as its new CEO, following the retirement of Mike Lawrie, effective December 31.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2019
Queensland taps iseek for DCaaS on ICT panel
Hyperscale

Queensland taps iseek for DCaaS on ICT panel

iseek's growing number of Australia-based data centres has won it an appointment to the Queensland Government's ICT supplier panel.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
We explain Magento in 17 key facts
Marketing Technologies

We explain Magento in 17 key facts

Adobe's Magento cements lead in eCom; $155bn sales annually with vast partner network, new AI and cloud updates.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Sat, 30th Mar 2019
Digital transformation is no pain no gain
Customer Relationship Management

Digital transformation is no pain no gain

Everyone craves the agility and innovation (among other things) that digital transformation promises, but how many are willing to take the risk?.

By Augie Ray • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Oct 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Private Equity stories

Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant
Jasper Wireless

Jasper raises $2.3m led by European real estate investment giant

Proptech startup Jasper has raised $2.3 million in a funding round led by pan-European investment and asset management firm M7 Real Estate.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2019
Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout
Trade Me

Apax Partners wins bidding war for Trade Me buyout

Apax Partners secures the win to buy Trade Me for NZD $6.45 per share after Hellman and Friedman withdraws, valuing the company at NZD $2.56 billion.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Dec 2018
5c more per share: Trade Me bidding war heats up
Trade Me

5c more per share: Trade Me bidding war heats up

Hellman and Friedman escalates the bidding war for Trade Me with a higher offer of NZD $6.45 per share, surpassing Apax Partners' NZD $6.40 bid.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018
Trade Me receives $2.54 billion takeover bid
Trade Me

Trade Me receives $2.54 billion takeover bid

Trade Me's shares surged after receiving a NZD $2.54 billion takeover bid from Apax Partners, offering a 25.5% premium per share.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Nov 2018