ChannelLife New Zealand - Industry insider news for technology resellers
New Zealand

Kiwi Stories

Global Stories

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC
Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Hyland exec discusses the state of cloud solutions in APAC

Hyland's EVP Ed McQuiston discusses recent acquisitions and the company's new cloud-based solution in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Thu, 12th Nov 2020
COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout
Mergers and Acquisitions

COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout

The companies state that they have both pursued a similar strategy of digital transformation and exploiting proprietary IP in the EAM services sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy
Health Technologies

Attempts to block Google's acquisition of Fitbit over health privacy

Monash Business School aims to halt Google's acquisition of Fitbit, claiming it could monetise health data from 28 million users.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline
Unified Communications

Report: Optus' acquisition of Amaysim signals MVNO market decline

The MVNO market was previously expected to continue to grow – but the forecast now is that the market share will decline from 15% to 6% by 2023.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Data center firm EdgeConneX sold to EQT Infrastructure
Edge Computing

Data center firm EdgeConneX sold to EQT Infrastructure

EQT Infrastructure will continue to operate EdgeConneX with plans to pursue 'aggressive' growth in existing and new markets worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
IFS acquires utilities workforce management company Clevest
Customer Relationship Management

IFS acquires utilities workforce management company Clevest

This acquisition extends IFS's capabilities in service management solutions as it focuses on driving service experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
Logicalis Asia acquires majority stake in iZeno
Customer Relationship Management

Logicalis Asia acquires majority stake in iZeno

Logicalis Asia, an IT solutions provider, has acquired a majority stake in iZeno to invest in digital transformation and hybrid cloud solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
Ping Identity acquires Symphonic Software
Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity acquires Symphonic Software

Ping Identity acquires Scotland-based security firm Symphonic Software, adding its dynamic authorisation platform to its portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
NetApp unveils serverless, storage solution for containers
Storage

NetApp unveils serverless, storage solution for containers

Spot by NetApp comprises new capabilities that NetApp CEO George Kurian hopes to help businesses thrive in the new normal.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2020
Twilio finalises US$3.2 billion acquisition of Segment
Customer Relationship Management

Twilio finalises US$3.2 billion acquisition of Segment

Segment will become a division of Twilio and will continue to be led by Segment CEO and co-founder Peter Reinhardt, reporting to Lawson.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Over the Wire brings Zintel back to ANZ
Customer Relationship Management

Over the Wire brings Zintel back to ANZ

The brand has returned due to the acquisition of J2 Global to provide customers with communications solutions that meet the needs of work-from-home.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Microsoft establishes data center region in Taiwan
EduTech

Microsoft establishes data center region in Taiwan

Microsoft's 'Reimagine Taiwan' initiative will be bolstered by the company's plans to create a new data center region in the country.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate
Digital Transformation

COVID-19 driving a new two-speed financial environment for CFOs to navigate

CFOs face a two-speed reality post-COVID: balancing immediate survival strategies with forward-thinking digital transformation to adapt and thrive.

By James Harkin • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Cognizant invests in IIoT with Bright Wolf acquisition
Internet of Things

Cognizant invests in IIoT with Bright Wolf acquisition

Cognizant to acquire Bright Wolf, enhancing its Industrial IoT offerings and establishing a new innovation lab in North Carolina.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Oct 2020
Fusion5 expands professional services portfolio with acquisition of Mindfull
IBM

Fusion5 expands professional services portfolio with acquisition of Mindfull

Fusion5 has acquired business intelligence consultancy Mindfull to expand its professional services, adding 100 new clients to its base.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Oct 2020
Boomi: two new solutions and partnership with Aible
Network Infrastructure

Boomi: two new solutions and partnership with Aible

AtomSphere Go and Project LightSpeed accelerate delivery of integrated experiences and the partnership provides no-code AI-driven insights.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
Hyland bolsters RPA and intelligent data capabilities
Robotic Process Automation

Hyland bolsters RPA and intelligent data capabilities

At this year's CommunityLIVE conference, Hyland announced the addition robotic process automation (RPA) and new intelligent data tools to its suite.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
InEight revamps document management for construction industry
Document Management

InEight revamps document management for construction industry

InEight provides field-tested project management software for construction owners, contractors, engineers and architects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020