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Lightspeed launches all-in-one marketing platform in ANZ
Open source

Lightspeed launches all-in-one marketing platform in ANZ

ECommerce provider, Lightspeed has launched a new all-in-one marketing solution, Lightspeed Marketing & Loyalty in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jessie Chiang • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2022
Wasabi opens new cloud storage in Australia with Equinix
Hyperscale

Wasabi opens new cloud storage in Australia with Equinix

Wasabi Technologies has opened a new hot cloud storage region in Sydney, Australia, using Equinix services. This is the company's 12th global storage region.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2022
A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report
Fintech

A look at the rewards and risks of open banking - report

RiskBusiness says its report on open banking finds that while it holds much potential, financial services firms need to ensure they have robust, risk processes.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 10th May 2022
Cloudflare announces new widely available security tools
Malware

Cloudflare announces new widely available security tools

Cloudflare offers enterprise-grade email security tools to all customers, aiming to democratize email protection and combat phishing attacks.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2022
Ubisoft's i3D.net moves infrastructure to Equinix for faster online gaming experience
Gaming

Ubisoft's i3D.net moves infrastructure to Equinix for faster online gaming experience

Ubisoft has partnered with Equinix to improve gaming services and reduce latency on its i3D.net infrastructure service and application hosting network.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Oct 2021
Equinix welcomes former Telstra exec Cyrus Adaggra to leadership team
Hyperscale

Equinix welcomes former Telstra exec Cyrus Adaggra to leadership team

Adaggra will lead the company's growth strategy in the region, spanning the company's existing and new markets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd May 2021
Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros
DataCentre infrastructure

Digital Realty expands Data Gravity Index to 53 global metros

Digital Realty expands its Data Gravity DGx index, now including 53 data center and interconnection metros worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Dec 2020
Seismic acquires Grapevine6 social sales platform
Marketing

Seismic acquires Grapevine6 social sales platform

The acquisition will result in an integrated offering called Seismic LiveSocial, a social engagement solution for sales and client-facing teams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2020
Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments
Hyperscale

Global Switch extends leadership team with two new appointments

Global Switch bolsters senior management team with two new appointments to support growth strategy and global expansion.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Oct 2020
Medallia opens Singapore data center
Customer Relationship Management

Medallia opens Singapore data center

Medallia, a provider of experience management software, has opened a new data center in Singapore to target growth in the Asia Pacific region.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Aug 2020
Oracle launches second Gen 2 Cloud region in India
Network Infrastructure

Oracle launches second Gen 2 Cloud region in India

Oracle's second Gen 2 Cloud region in India is live in Hyderabad, expanding support for over 15,000 customers amid a global cloud region expansion.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea
DataCentre infrastructure

Oracle launches Gen 2 Cloud data center in South Korea

The Chuncheon data center brings Oracle one step closer to achieving its goal of launching 36 Gen 2 Cloud data centers by the end of 2020.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 12th May 2020
Emerging tech to add $30 billion to Sydney economy in 10 years
Unified Communications

Emerging tech to add $30 billion to Sydney economy in 10 years

The four digital technologies are estimated to have contributed $6.66 billion to the Sydney economy in 2019, with IoT contributing 50%.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
NGNY brings cloud services to Aboriginal businesses with iland
Disaster Recovery

NGNY brings cloud services to Aboriginal businesses with iland

Ngakkan Nyaagu (NGNY) is partnering with iland to bring cloud infrastructure, backup and disaster recovery services to Australian-based businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020
Three trends shaping the broadcast and telecommunications industry
Unified Communications

Three trends shaping the broadcast and telecommunications industry

Australia's broadcast and telecommunications sector evolves with 5G, coexistence of VOD and terrestrial TV, and a network of networks shaping its future.

By Stephen Farrugia • 6 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2020
2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game
Gaming

2K Games' new studio Cloud Chamber will develop next BioShock game

Cloud Chamber has already started work on the next BioShock game, which is expected to spend several years in development, according to 2K.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Dec 2019
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Stevie Awards

Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced

The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Nov 2019
20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion
Supply Chain

20 by 2020: Oracle Cloud's ambitious global expansion

Oracle has bold plans to launch 20 new cloud regions by 2020, equating to one region every 33 days for the next 15 months.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
CaaB hooks into Equinix data centers across the globe
Hyperscale

CaaB hooks into Equinix data centers across the globe

Cloud as a Business (CaaB) taps Equinix data centres in five key cities, enhancing global cloud infrastructure for MSPs with improved connectivity and security.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2019