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Julia Gabel

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The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Digital Transformation

The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation

The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Written by Julia

Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'
Hyperscale

Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'

Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 14th 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
ExaGrid & Comtrade launch new data center backup solution
Virtualisation

ExaGrid & Comtrade launch new data center backup solution

ExaGrid and Comtrade Software have collaborated on a new hyperconverged backup storage solution built specifically for virualized environments.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million
Software-as-a-Service

Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million

Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta
Hyperscale

Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta

Google's beta Cloud TPUs accelerate ML on GCP, slashing training times and costs, with full TPU pods coming soon.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Marketing Technologies

Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific

When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce

Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software

Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Supply Chain

Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction

The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Private Cloud

Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money

New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world's most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
DataCentre infrastructure

Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers

The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google
Hyperscale

Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google

Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Dames, professors & CEOs come together to draw more Kiwi women into data science
Data Analytics

Dames, professors & CEOs come together to draw more Kiwi women into data science

The New Zealand leg of the event is building on a global movement of inspiring more women to enter and excel in the data science industry.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2018
Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check
DataCentre infrastructure

Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check

Brain drain in the IT and data centre industry could be reduced by investing in employee training, according to Schneider Electric.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Julia

Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Fitbit

Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming

La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018
'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Hyperscale

'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018