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Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model
Blockchain

Kiwi firm Orb360 enters Australian market via India model

New Zealand firm Orb360 is set to enter the Australian market, employing a unique model that pairs Kiwi accountants with counterparts in India.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Atturra to acquire Chrome Consulting for ECM market growth
Enterprise Content Management

Atturra to acquire Chrome Consulting for ECM market growth

Atturra will acquire Melbourne's Chrome Consulting, enhancing its Enterprise Content Management capabilities, with completion expected by 24th December 2024.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery
Storage

Commvault unveils Clumio Backtrack for AWS data recovery

Commvault introduces Clumio Backtrack, a feature for quick recovery of Amazon S3 datasets, aiding enterprises in mitigating data loss and cyber threats.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2
Unified Communications

8x8 sees 60% growth in new product sales for FY25 Q2

8x8 has reported over 60% year-on-year growth in new product sales, attributed to the rising demand for its AI-powered customer experience solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement
Data Protection

Bugcrowd expands with global CREST accreditation achievement

Bugcrowd has secured global CREST accreditation, expanding its penetration testing services to the US, Australia, and Singapore following a key acquisition.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access
Unified Communications

Kacific unveils SatPack for remote satellite internet access

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group has launched SatPack, a portable satellite internet solution designed to provide connectivity in remote Asia-Pacific regions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report
Software-as-a-Service

Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Nov 2024
Impact.com appoints EJ Owens to lead APJ community efforts
Digital Transformation

Impact.com appoints EJ Owens to lead APJ community efforts

Impact.com has appointed Emma-Jayne Owens as Senior Director for the APJ region, focusing on enhancing community initiatives in Southeast Asia.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Nov 2024
Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
Risk & Compliance

Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity

Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Andrea Morgan-Vandome highlights success of Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain

Andrea Morgan-Vandome praises Blue Yonder's AI-driven supply chain innovations, emphasising customer value and sustainability in a global market.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand
Storage

NetApp recognises top partners in Australia & New Zealand

NetApp has celebrated its Partner Award Winners for FY24 in Australia and New Zealand, recognising excellence in customer service and IT solutions.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners
OpenText

OpenText launches new learning subscription for partners

OpenText has introduced a new Partner Enterprise Learning Subscription, aimed at enhancing partners' skills and assuring customers of their expertise.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally

RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move
Digital Transformation

Flip partners with Work Networks in post-Meta exit move

Flip has formed partnerships with Work Networks in the UK and Tuxpas in Latin America to replace Meta's Workplace, enhancing communication for frontline employees.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid
Partner Programmes

Net Essence acquires Workshop IT with Growth Lending aid

Net Essence has acquired Workshop IT, enhancing its IT services reach, supported by a loan from Growth Lending to fuel future growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes
Hyperscale

MSP sector faces consolidation surge with CGT changes

The Managed Service Provider sector is facing an M&A surge, driven by tax changes and private equity strategies, raising concerns about integration challenges.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus
Marketing Technologies

Ciphr expands with acquisition of employee benefits firm Avantus

Ciphr has acquired Avantus to enhance its services with employee benefits, marking its third acquisition in 18 months to boost HCM offerings.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024