Africa stories - Page 25
Retailers look to hybrid cloud as they search for flexibility - report
Wed, 15th Jan 2020
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hybrid cloud
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converged infrastructure
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open source
Nutanix’s report found that retailers are leading the pack in maximising the flexibility of IT infrastructure to keep pace.
Commvault strengthens APJ lineup with new appointment
Tue, 7th Jan 2020
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commvault
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recruitment
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job moves
Commvault appoints Callum Eade as VP Sales APJ, to drive growth in Asia Pacific markets. Eade brings extensive sales experience from VMware.
Interview: Group-IB outlines global threats to stability in cyberspace
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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ddos
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cybersecurity
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group-ib
Cybersecurity firm Group-IB unveils alarming cyber threat landscape in High-Tech Crime Trends 2019/2020 report, spotlighting state-sponsored attackers.
GlobalData forecasts major APAC data center growth by 2023
Thu, 19th Dec 2019
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hyperscale
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global data center market
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colocation
The Asia Pacific data center and hosting services market could reach US$32 billion by 2023, second only to the United States market.
Cisco heralds silicon & optics as core of 'next decade of digital innovation'
Fri, 13th Dec 2019
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uc
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quantum computing
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telco
Cisco has a plan for the next decade of digital innovation, and it all starts with pushing innovation beyond the boundaries of what’s currently possible.
IBM works with airline IT provider to bolster business continuity
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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dr
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM and Hitit collaborate to enhance business continuity with IBM's public cloud, ensuring seamless operations for airlines across five continents.
Dunedin firm wins Expo 2020 Dubai Innovation Grant
Tue, 10th Dec 2019
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smartphones
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technology gifts
Ophthalmology firm oDocs from Dunedin has won an Expo Live Impact Innovation Grant, allowing them to take part in Expo 2020 Dubai next year.
Virtual data rooms market showing impressive growth
Mon, 9th Dec 2019
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storage
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data analytics
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martech
Driven by growing demand for easy and secure ways for storage of critical data and increasing need for transparent and efficient data sharing options.
Micron publishes annual Diversity, Equality and Inclusion report
Fri, 6th Dec 2019
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dei
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gender diversity
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micron technology
Micron's latest report showcases strides in diversity, with initiatives like new ERGs and increased female leadership, reinforcing a commitment to inclusivity.
73% of enterprises moving apps back on-premise - report
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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hybrid cloud
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digital transformation
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converged infrastructure
Vanson Bourne conducted research on behalf of Nutanix to learn about the state of global enterprise cloud deployments and adoption plans.
CenturyLink, PLDT, Colt amongst MEF 2019 Award winners
Fri, 22nd Nov 2019
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uc
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telco
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awards
MEG reveals winners of 2019 MEF Awards, recognizing excellence in software-defined networking and network function virtualisation.
NTT nabs two global partner awards at Cisco Summit
Tue, 19th Nov 2019
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partner programmes
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partner awards
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cisco
NTT has clinched two prestigious titles—APJC Partner of the Year and Software Partner of the Year—at Cisco's annual Global Partner Summit in Las Vegas.
Stevie Awards for Women in Business winners announced
Mon, 18th Nov 2019
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awards
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taiwan
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women in technology
The 16th Annual Stevie Awards for Women in Business celebrated women executives globally, with over 1,500 nominations and attendees from four continents.
Dell Technologies' Progress Made Real plan outlines social impact goals
Fri, 15th Nov 2019
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network infrastructure
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cleantech
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ethics
Dell Technologies unveils its 'moonshot goals' as part of its 2030 Progress Made Real Plan, aiming to transform lives and improve transparency practices.
Xero reports $1.3mil net profit, passes 2 million global subscribers
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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financial systems
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fintech
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accounting systems
While it took more than a decade to add Xero’s first million subscribers, it took two and a half years to add the next million.
Lack of PCI DSS compliance putting payment security at risk
Thu, 14th Nov 2019
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commerce systems
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martech
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risk & compliance
Global payment security compliance dropped to 37% in 2019, with APAC leading at 69.6%, according to Verizon's report, posing risks to cardholder data.
Jon Hartley to replace Susan Macken as Kiwibank chair
Tue, 12th Nov 2019
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fintech
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kiwibank
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banking
Kiwibank appoints Jon Hartley as new chair, pending approval from the Reserve Bank, to replace outgoing chair Dr Susan Macken.
Protiviti & Trintech team to deliver real time finance intelligence
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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financial systems
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nordic
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protiviti
Protiviti and Trintech announce a strategic partnership to equip finance teams with real-time intelligence, aiming to boost efficiency and reduce risks.
AWS to launch new infrastructure region in Spain
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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public cloud
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hyperscale
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computing
The AWS Europe (Spain) Region is expected to open late 2022 or 2023 and will consist of three Availability Zones at launch.
Samoa to host ITU’s global Girls in ICT Day 2020 celebrations
Mon, 4th Nov 2019
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women in technology
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international telecommunication union
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tech girls
The celebration, which is held in April every year, aims to raise visibility and the importance of bringing women into ICT careers.