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Opsera releases native CI/CD automation for Salesforce
Unified Communications

Opsera releases native CI/CD automation for Salesforce

Opsera has launched native CI/CD release automation for Salesforce, addressing the lack of DevOps capabilities in the platform.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jun 2021
ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M
Multi-cloud

ExtraHop acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital for US$900M

ExtraHop, a leading player in network detection and response, is set to be acquired by Bain Capital and Crosspoint Capital in a $900m deal.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jun 2021
NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer
Gaming

NZ software firm Timely snapped up by overseas buyer

US company EverCommerce has acquired Dunedin-based software firm Timely, which provides booking software for spas and salons.

By RNZ • 2 min read • Thu, 20th May 2021
AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups
Hyperscale

AWS launches clean energy accelerator for start ups

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched the AWS Clean Energy Accelerator to support startups addressing global energy challenges.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th May 2021
Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023
Supply Chain

Epson group sites to use 100% renewable electricity by 2023

Epson to power all global sites with renewable energy by 2023, reducing CO2 emissions by 36,000 tonnes annually.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Apr 2021
Little Ones announces new 'digital employee' to help with baby sleep and nutrition
Unified Communications

Little Ones announces new 'digital employee' to help with baby sleep and nutrition

Little Ones, a provider of programmes for better sleep and nutrition for babies, has launched a new 'digital employee' to provide automated advice.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Mar 2021
Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings
Mobile Device Management

Jamf acquires tools from cmdSecurity to secure macOS enterprise offerings

Jamf has acquired technical assets from cmdSecurity to enhance its Apple device management platform with new security capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Mar 2021
F5 Networks completes Volterra acquisition
DevOps

F5 Networks completes Volterra acquisition

F5 Networks completes its $500m acquisition of Volterra, aiming to create an edge platform for enterprises and service providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2021
Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree
Cybersecurity

Hornetsecurity acquires Altaro, the latest in acquisition spree

German cloud security firm Hornetsecurity has acquired backup solutions company Altaro, as part of its ongoing expansion strategy.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2021
F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor
Edge Computing

F5 to pay US$500m for edge app platform vendor

Aims to leverage the acquisition of Volterra to create an edge 2.0 platform for enterprises and service providers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress
Virtual Private Networks

Women in tech: Broken rung constrains progress

Only 26% of computing-related jobs are held by women, highlighting gender inequality in the field, according to Laura Tyrell of NordVPN.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jan 2021
Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse
Firewalls

Palo Alto Networks advances attack surface management with Expanse

Palo Alto Networks to acquire attack surface management company, Expanse, for $670 million, enhancing its cybersecurity capabilities.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Dec 2020
Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint
Platform-as-a-Service

Soprano Design acquires competitor Silverstreet to grow CPaaS footprint

Soprano Design has acquired Silverstreet, solidifying its position as a top global communications platform as a service (CPaaS) provider.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Dec 2020
Firebolt scores funding, advances cloud data warehouse offering
Data Analytics

Firebolt scores funding, advances cloud data warehouse offering

Firebolt launches new cloud data warehouse as a service and secures $37m in funding from investors including Zeev Ventures and Bessemer Venture Partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ's digital businesses
Cloud Services

COVID-19 creating increased global demand for NZ's digital businesses

Activity is picking up for many Kiwi software and digital businesses as demand increases for digital and cloud-based service offerings.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Nov 2020
1touch.io launches channel partner programme
Partner Programmes

1touch.io launches channel partner programme

Offers a scalable data discovery, management and governance platform that automatically discovers hidden sensitive data.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020

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uSpark launches new partner program focused on supporting startups
Unico Computer Systems

uSpark launches new partner program focused on supporting startups

uSpark has launched a new partner program to offer Australian startups the opportunity to fast track their products to market.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2021