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Wipro's data center hosting business sells for $405 million
Edge Computing

Wipro's data center hosting business sells for $405 million

The hosted data center business is one of the three businesses that Wipro took over when it acquired Infocrossing in 2007.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Forget gadgets: real technology innovation is in software architecture
Application Programming Interface

Forget gadgets: real technology innovation is in software architecture

The future of innovation doesn't lie in connected cars and talking robots, rather, the software linking them all together.

By Klaus-Michael Vogelberg • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Fujitsu launches global on-site operations in 180 countries
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu launches global on-site operations in 180 countries

This will enable uniform IT device operations across locations outside Japan, supporting Fujitsu customers in enhancing their global IT governance.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
BroadGroup signs on CNet as education partner for Datacloud events
Hyperscale

BroadGroup signs on CNet as education partner for Datacloud events

The goal of the partnership is to collaborate in uniting industry leaders and influencers to stress the importance of competence and confidence.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Mar 2018
Dell EMC announces new digital transformation certifications
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC announces new digital transformation certifications

Dell EMC will be offering certifications for IT professionals to confirm knowledge and experience around digital transformation implementation.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Oracle Cloud ramps up network and application protection with Zenedge acquisition
Software-as-a-Service

Oracle Cloud ramps up network and application protection with Zenedge acquisition

Oracle is getting ready to take over Zenedge, a DDoS mitigation, WAF, API protection and bot management company.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018
Nutanix emerges as Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for hyperconverged infrastructure
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix emerges as Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for hyperconverged infrastructure

20% of business-critical applications currently deployed on three-tier IT infrastructure will move to hyperconverged infrastructure by 2020.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018
Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world
Cloud Services

Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world

Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
FusionCube receives challenger position in Gartner's magic quadrant
Converged Infrastructure

FusionCube receives challenger position in Gartner's magic quadrant

Huawei's FusionCube named a Challenger in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for hyperconverged infrastructure, reflecting its global market influence and tech edge.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Japan firm Nihon Cornet to deliver BlackRidge next-gen cybersecurity
Cybersecurity

Japan firm Nihon Cornet to deliver BlackRidge next-gen cybersecurity

Japan-based network & cybersecurity provider Nihon Cornet Technology is working with defense provider BlackRidge Technology to deliver the solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018
Cloud is confusing, deliberately
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud is confusing, deliberately

Major software vendors like Oracle and SAP are pushing cloud solutions, but the term's overuse creates confusion, disadvantaging customers.

By Andrew Powell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

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New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds
Power / Energy

New Zealand investors back infrastructure funds

First-time local backing highlights appetite among New Zealand institutions for low-volatility assets with stable long-term returns and ESG appeal.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018
Big step forward for Singapore's solar energy market as Microsoft signs new deal
DataCentre infrastructure

Big step forward for Singapore's solar energy market as Microsoft signs new deal

Microsoft says this is the first rooftop solar portfolio in the country focused on serving data center energy consumption.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018
Forestry a success story for KiwiRail
Supply Chain

Forestry a success story for KiwiRail

Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018
The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early
Construction

The Victorian government’s $11 billion Metro Tunnel project is expected to reach completion a year early

Melbourne commuters could see relief a year sooner, with the Metro Tunnel’s tunnels and stations now slated for completion in September 2024.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018
Stantec to acquire Traffic Design Group
Wellington Regional Council

Stantec to acquire Traffic Design Group

The deal will expand local transport engineering capacity across New Zealand and Australia, adding more than 80 TDG staff to Stantec’s regional practice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018
You're invited: Don't miss the Comstor, NetApp, and Cisco BBQ
Cisco

You're invited: Don't miss the Comstor, NetApp, and Cisco BBQ

The original ingredients of Cisco, NetApp and Comstor remain the same, but the blend is changing subtly to meet customers' increasing appetite for DX.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018