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Sam Worthington

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Asian Stories

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Microsemi

Microsemi leverages 'deep expertise' to develop latest solutions

Microsemi unveils new family of high-performance frequency synthesizers and rate converters for data center and communications markets.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Global Stories

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Cloud Services

Akamai ramps up security strategy with latest acquisition

Akamai Technologies acquires Soha Systems to enhance its cloud security strategy and accelerate enterprise applications.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Marketing Technologies

Dramatic growth of eCommerce creates a burden for businesses, says exec

The surge in global eCommerce has strained business operations, necessitating efficient transaction issue resolutions, notes FairWay's Peter Blades.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

IBM

Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up

Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Malware

As the silly season approaches, ransomware attacks spike

Ransomware attacks are set to surge as the festive season increases online shopping, warns Aura Information Security.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Analyst report

Cloud IT infrastructure revenue surges ahead of renewed hyperscale growth

Cloud IT infrastructure sales leap by 14.5% to $7.7bn, fuelling the tech sector as IDC forecasts a bullish second half for hyperscale growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Quick Heal Technologies

A new door opens for Quick Heal Technologies in India

Vijay Mhaskar appointed as Chief Operating Officer of Quick Heal Technologies, responsible for strategic growth and building the brand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Google

Watch out Apple: Google's coming for you

Google's Pixel challenges Apple's reign, promising innovative design and a savvy new assistant – a rivalry intensifies in the smartphone market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Gemalto

Fast growing IoT market sees Gemalto leading the way

Gemalto, the world leader in digital security, has been recognized by Juniper Research as a leader in the fast-growing IoT market.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Hyperscale

Wave2Wave works to create a seamless data center infrastructure

Wave2Wave Solutions expands EDGE cable fabric family with new copper-based cables, cutting down data center deployment time significantly.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Malware

Symantec detects ransomware variants created directly on mobile devices

New variants of Android.Lockscreen ransomware are using pseudorandom passcodes to prevent victims from unlocking devices, warns Symantec.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Y Soft

Businesses 'missing out on potential cost savings' with mobile printing

Mobile printing offers operational efficiencies but can expose organisations to unauthorised access, according to Y Soft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

North Island customers now 100GB ready

Kordia's North Island fibre backhaul network is now 100GB ready, with an increase in demand from service providers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Vodafone 'excited' to bring new services to Kiwi homes and businesses

Vodafone NZ gears up to launch 1Gbps fibre broadband, fuelling Kiwi connectivity with cutting-edge digital services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Microsoft

Synnex Australia just opened a world of opportunity to partners

Synnex Australia enhances its Cloud Automation Platform, offering partners direct access to Microsoft online services for efficient cloud management.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Infrazone

Kiwi company banishes managed service offering hurdles

Demand for new security management services in New Zealand is growing, with Infrazone's Service Zone reducing the cost of establishing such a service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Cartech

Unemployment in tech the equivalent to 'economic climate change', says expert

Tech job losses are akin to 'economic climate change,' says Kathryn Myronuk of Singularity University, warning of drastic impacts as automation advances.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016