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Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories - Page 58

Adrive

Autonomous driving is today's biggest game changer

Fri, 1st Dec 2017
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Intel announced a collaboration with entertainment company Warner Bros. to develop in-cabin, immersive experiences...
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Marvell pushes further into data center space with $6b Cavium acquisition

Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
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Marvell pushes deeper into the data centre market with a USD $6 billion acquisition of Cavium, expecting USD $150 to $175 million in synergies post-close.
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Trend Micro pledges commitment to bridging cybersecurity skills gap

Tue, 21st Nov 2017
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Trend Micro says it wants to foster critical skill development to fill the shortage of cybersecurity professionals around the world.
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Cisco and Google Cloud partner to create new hybrid cloud solution

Fri, 3rd Nov 2017
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hybrid cloud
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public cloud
The two tech giants will be working together to provide a solution that delivers cloud speed and scale with enterprise-class security.
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Security ebooks amongst business gems in Singapore Digital Business Library

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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ebooks
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content creation
The library, which holds more than 19,000 eBook and audiobook titles, features topics including cybersecurity, business intelligence and analytics.
Merger

Datto acquired by Vista Equity Partners, to be merged with Autotask

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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cloud services
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m&a
Vista Equity Partners acquires Datto to merge with Autotask, forming a powerful provider of IT management and data protection solutions for MSPs worldwide.
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DXC to launch first Aussie digital transformation centres

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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digital transformation
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DXC says the centres will deliver digital solutions by drawing on their global experience in digital transformations.
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Data#3 hires ex-Telstra exec to lead the charge in WA

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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job moves
Data#3 boosts WA operations, appointing ex-Telstra heavyweight Kingsley McGarrigle as the new General Manager.
Merger and acquisition

GÉANT partners with Microsoft to enable Azure for European research

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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iaas
The end-goal, according to GÉANT, is to make powerful cloud computing environments more accessible to the research and education communities.
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Republic of Sierra Leone to become Africa's first ever 'smart country'

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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virtualisation
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smart cities
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​Sierra Leone has entered a nationwide digitisation program that its president is asserting will forever change its global digital standing.
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Monetary Authority of Singapore launches Cyber Security Advisory Panel

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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The Monetary Authority of Singapore has set up its own Cyber Security Advisory Panel that includes global security experts and thought leaders.
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Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Tue, 15th Aug 2017
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Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.
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Dave Mosley takes the reins as Seagate's new CEO

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Steve Luczo, who currently serves as Chief Executive Officer, will transition to the role of Executive Chairman on October 1.
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TechnologyOne secures contracts with NZ govt agency & U.K university

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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TechnologyOne signs new contracts with global customers, including University of Sussex, Inner West Council, and a Central Government Agency in New Zealand.
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Partners Group acquires Civica for not to be sneezed at £1 million

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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civica
Private equity giant Partners Group snaps up Civica for a hefty £1 billion, bolstering public sector services globally.
Gamechanger planes

Check Point's second quarter financials exceed highest end of projections

Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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cybersecurity
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software
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financial results
Gil Shrewd says the company is rapt with the second quarter results, reporting the revenue growth to be healthy.
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PCCW lands new Asia Africa Europe-1 cable in Hong Kong

Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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PCCW Global lands world's largest submarine cable in Hong Kong, claiming to support China's One Belt One Road initiative.
Iot3

Trend Micro launches US$100 million venture fund to harness the IoT wave

Wed, 28th Jun 2017
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venture fund
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partners
Trend Micro's venture will offer companies financial backing, access to its world-class global threat intelligence, and strategic alliances.
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Major video surveillance integrator in China becomes Quantum reseller

Thu, 4th May 2017
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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uniview
Uniview has agreed to become a Quantum value-added reseller and strategic alliance partner, in what will soon be the world's largest market.
Big data future

McAfee officially goes it alone as independent company - backed by two giants

Wed, 5th Apr 2017
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cybersecurity
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intel
McAfee is now officially an independent company, with TPG owning 51% and Intel 49% in a transaction valuing the business at approximately $4.2b.