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Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom in noteworthy expansion
Software Development

Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom in noteworthy expansion

Evergreen Services Group acquires Lancom Technology, marking its first expansion into Australia and New Zealand in the managed IT and software services sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024

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Dave Clark founder dies after long design career
Management

Dave Clark founder dies after long design career

New Zealand design leader Dave Clark dies; agency bearing his name says leadership and ownership stay unchanged under co-founders.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jan 2026
Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging
EduTech

Cloudhouse launches Foundry to automate legacy app packaging

Cloudhouse launches Foundry, a platform automating legacy app packaging to ease compatibility issues and speed up cloud adoption for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI
Digital Transformation

Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI

Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Sep 2025
StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos
Storage

StorONE & Viking unveil unified storage to end legacy silos

StorONE and Viking unveil a unified storage platform combining hardware and software to replace legacy silos, boosting performance and simplifying IT management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Aug 2025
Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift
Data Protection

Over half of firms prepare for post-quantum cryptography shift

Over half of firms in the US, UK and Germany are progressing towards post-quantum cryptography migration amid rising quantum computing threats by 2030.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Apr 2025
Lallemand adopts self-service portal to end costly legacy orders
Platform-as-a-Service

Lallemand adopts self-service portal to end costly legacy orders

Lallemand has launched a new B2B self-service portal powered by commercetools, replacing traditional ordering to boost efficiency and global scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Apr 2025
IGEL launches hypervisor for secure legacy system use
Partner Programmes

IGEL launches hypervisor for secure legacy system use

IGEL has unveiled its Managed Hypervisor, enhancing security for legacy operating systems on modern hardware, bolstering enterprise IT infrastructure.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Mar 2025
Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO
Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls appoints Joakim Weidemanis as new CEO

Johnson Controls has appointed Joakim Weidemanis as Chief Executive Officer, starting 12 March 2025, succeeding George R. Oliver who becomes Non-Executive Chairman.

By Moritz Florian • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025
Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows
Physical Security

Consumer concern over posthumous digital identity theft grows

A Kaspersky survey reveals 61% of consumers fear posthumous digital identity theft, highlighting ethical concerns and privacy issues in the digital age.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2024
Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders
Microsoft

Unlocking leadership excellence in the digital age: Satya Nadella's blueprint for tech leaders

Satya Nadella's leadership ethos, combining authenticity, empathy, and intent, redefines success in the digital era, transforming both Microsoft's journey and tech industry paradigms.

By Larry Robertson • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Apr 2024
Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth
Generative AI

Accenture report reveals legacy tech debt hindrance for CSPs' growth

Accenture report reveals over 75% of Communication Service Providers grapple with legacy tech debt, impeding growth and business agility, despite strive for IT transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Feb 2024
Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study
AIOps

Legacy IT infrastructure dims sustainable future – study

Legacy tech causes sustainability woes for 63% of IT leaders, despite 86% recognising efficiency's crucial role, according to a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2024

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The Aboriginal community and continuing a legacy in a digital age
Artificial Intelligence

The Aboriginal community and continuing a legacy in a digital age

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth lead cultural preservation in a digital age, with Universal Acceptance key to bridging the digital divide.

By Ram Mohan • 5 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy
Digital Entertainment

Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of audio innovation & legacy

Sennheiser celebrates 80 years of pioneering audio innovation, from the first wireless mic to the new Spectera system, shaping sound experiences worldwide.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Spinnaker unveils managed services for cloud integration
Digital Transformation

Spinnaker unveils managed services for cloud integration

Spinnaker Support has launched Spinnaker Cloud Managed Services, enabling businesses to enhance cloud strategies without abandoning legacy systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Mar 2025
Celebrating win-win-win-win relationships in business
Unified Communications

Celebrating win-win-win-win relationships in business

SailPoint highlights its collaboration with profit-driven Baidam, showcasing how winning partnerships can drive economic empowerment and benefit Indigenous communities.

By Nam Lam • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2024