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KPMG continues push into IAM space through Cyberinc buyout

The acquisition will see up to 25 Cyberinc employees join KPMG's Australian arm to boost capabilities in domestic identity and access management.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Nuvias EVP drops his top 5 UC trends for resellers in 2018

Steve Harris has more than 20 years of experience in the UC industry and has delivered his top five predictions for the UC market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Firewalls

Barracuda acquires social engineering platform PhishLine

PhishLine's social engineering simulation and training platform expands Barracuda solutions to protect against email-borne targeted attacks.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

7 tips for successful DCIM deployments: A user's perspective from Peak 10 + ViaWest data centers

Dan Harman from Peak 10 + ViaWest shares 7 essential tips for successful DCIM deployments, emphasising vendor agnosticism and the importance of human buy-in.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Partner Programmes

Connexion snaps up local IT service provider Security Shift

Melbourne's Connexion Media to acquire Security Shift Group for AUD $5 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities and expanding technological expertise.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

Hyperscale

Data center giants Equinix & Digital Realty make 2017 a record year for M&As

Entering 2018, there are also four additional major deals that have been agreed to but not yet closed that are worth over $2.6 billion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018

Partner Programmes

ConnectWise gives partners a leg-up through HTG acquisition

In a move to bolster support and coaching for its partners, ConnectWise acquires Heartland Technology Group, enhancing resources for its global TSP ecosystem.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Cloud Security

McAfee completes acquisition of SkyHigh Networks

McAfee finalises its acquisition of Skyhigh Networks, bolstering its cloud security offerings with advanced CASB technology under its new cloud business unit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Polycom announces acquisition of Obihai Technology

The combination is expected to expand the markets available to Polycom solutions for its worldwide network of channel partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Mythbusters: Best of breed HR software vs all-in-one

Choosing HR software: do you opt for best-of-breed solutions like Cornerstone or all-in-one giants like Oracle? These five myths reveal the pros and cons.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 18th Dec 2017

Partner Programmes

Exclusive interview: Extreme Networks on their 2017 growth and what's next

Yvette McEnearney talks about the importance of the channel to Extreme Networks and how they are ensuring they take care of their partners.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2017

Firewalls

Interview: WatchGuard's rapid APAC expansion and what's ahead for the security channel

We talked to WatchGuard Technologies VP of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan, Sylvain Lejeune, to find out more.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Hybrid Cloud

Telstra moves further into hybrid cloud space via VMtech buyout

Telstra has strengthened its enterprise cloud business after acquiring Sydney-based managed service provider VMtech.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Cybersecurity

Rejected: Gemalto shuns 'unfriendly' takeover bid by Atos

Gemalto has slammed an unsolicited acquisition bid from European digital enterprise Atos because the proposal significantly undervalues the company.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Cybersecurity

Will Atos be successful in its 'unsolicited' mission to buy out Gemalto?

In what Gemalto is calling an 'unsolicited' acquisition bid, the company says it is reviewing an offer put to the company by European firm Atos.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Malware

Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2017

Tech Data

Tech Data appoints new VP as they continue their APAC expansion

Tech Data appoints Samuel Poh as VP of operations, Asia Pacific, boosting their regional growth amidst recent financial fluctuations and expansion efforts.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017