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Software aggregator Software Combined acquires Last Yard
Software-as-a-Service

Software aggregator Software Combined acquires Last Yard

With its sixth acquisition, Software Combined has cemented its position as Australia's leading company investing in established software businesses.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
Tech leaders increasingly influenced by environmental impact
Clean technologies

Tech leaders increasingly influenced by environmental impact

Australian consumers are threatening to abandon businesses that pollute by hoarding unnecessary data, new research from Veritas Technologies has found.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2023
World Backup Day reminds us to reassess our Data Backup Strategy
Storage

World Backup Day reminds us to reassess our Data Backup Strategy

On March 31, we celebrate World Backup Day, not as a holiday but as our annual reminder to reassess our data backup strategy.

By Pratyush Khare • 4 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
1/3 organisations hit with ransomware are repeat victims
Firewalls

1/3 organisations hit with ransomware are repeat victims

One-third of Australian organisations hit with ransomware in 2022 were targeted multiple times, according to a new report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023

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NetSuite solutions to aid ANZ businesses in customer growth
Customer Experience

NetSuite solutions to aid ANZ businesses in customer growth

New customer experience solutions empower B2B sellers to provide better purchasing experiences, boost operational efficiency, and optimise business for growth.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
Vertiv expands its eCommerce presence in Singapore
Disaster Recovery

Vertiv expands its eCommerce presence in Singapore

Digital infrastructure provider Vertiv has launched an official store on Shopify in Singapore, expanding its Southeast Asian eCommerce presence.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Apr 2023
GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live
Maps

GapMaps Connect adds essential store intel into GapMaps Live

With the new feature, brands can capture and upload field data in and around a physical location to inform and plan their location decisions.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Apr 2023
Couchbase selects Quantic to manage and scale workloads
Platform-as-a-Service

Couchbase selects Quantic to manage and scale workloads

Cloud-based point of sale platform Quantic has selected Couchbase's Capella DBaaS on AWS to manage and scale workloads.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
MariaDB launches 2nd gen of cloud database service
Platform-as-a-Service

MariaDB launches 2nd gen of cloud database service

MariaDB announces the release of SkySQL, a second generation cloud database service offering autoscaling and serverless analytics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2023
How technology can help organisation's engage their workforce
Hybrid & Remote Work

How technology can help organisation's engage their workforce

The rise of mobile and cloud-based technologies has enabled companies to engage with these workers in new and innovative ways.

By Luke Bongiorno • 5 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Veeam partners AWS to aid cloud migration in ANZ and APJ
Disaster Recovery

Veeam partners AWS to aid cloud migration in ANZ and APJ

Veeam and AWS are investing strategically in a new channel program to accelerate customers' journey to the cloud.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Cohesity stresses on cyber resilience on World Backup Day
Disaster Recovery

Cohesity stresses on cyber resilience on World Backup Day

World Backup day is a commemorative date celebrated annually by the backup and tech industries worldwide on March 31.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2023
Internet disruptions cost eCommerce retailers millions
Unified Communications

Internet disruptions cost eCommerce retailers millions

Nearly 40% of all eCommerce retailers suffer customer-impacting disruptions, which cost up to $1 million per month.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2023
How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era
Crypto

How Web 2.5 is leading companies into the next era

The emergence of Web 2.5, powered by blockchain technology, is changing the way we interact and creating new opportunities for companies and investors.

By Yash Patel • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Amazon Ads veteran Ed Dinichert joins TripleLift as CRO
Marketing Technologies

Amazon Ads veteran Ed Dinichert joins TripleLift as CRO

TripleLift, a digital media platform, appoints Amazon Ads veteran, Ed Dinichert, as its new Chief Revenue Officer to enhance advertising across every platform.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
RKVST takes part in Tokyo hackathon, showcases capabilities
Ransomware

RKVST takes part in Tokyo hackathon, showcases capabilities

RKVST has participated in the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) 116 Hackathon that took place earlier this week in Japan.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023
Charter Hall Enhances Tenant Experience App with HID Mobile Access
Digital Transformation

Charter Hall Enhances Tenant Experience App with HID Mobile Access

Charter Hall recognized that integrating mobile access control into the app would optimize the role Charli plays in achieving a frictionless experience.

By Tom Raynel • 5 min read • Wed, 29th Mar 2023

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