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Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn
Verint

Private equity deals in tech sector hit $11.79bn

Private equity deals in the global technology sector surged to USD $11.79 billion in December 2019, a 17.05% increase from the previous month.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
IT spending impacted by Coronavirus and declining PC sales, IDC finds
DataCentre infrastructure

IT spending impacted by Coronavirus and declining PC sales, IDC finds

IT spending to increase in 2020, but PC sales and Coronavirus disruption will impact overall growth, says IDC Black Books.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 13th Feb 2020
DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor
Internet of Things

DNA Connect signs on as nCipher's newest ANZ distributor

DNA Connect has become nCipher Security's newest distributor in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing data protection and cybersecurity offerings in the region.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market
Natural language processing

Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market

The Christchurch-based SaaS company with 2500 active users is looking to expand to Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada by November this year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2020
Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation
Unified Communications

Boomi highlights four customers leading in digital transformation

Boomi has revealed the winners of its annual customer awards, celebrating transformative projects on the Boomi Platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Feb 2020
Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Unified Communications

Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future

The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Feb 2020
Cisco Australia reports $16m loss
Unified Communications

Cisco Australia reports $16m loss

Cisco Systems Australia's latest annual report has indicated a $16,118,000 loss for the period ended 27 July 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech
Pivotal

Melinda Gates behind $50m drive to get women into tech

Melinda Gates is spearheading a US$50 million initiative to bolster female representation in tech through GET Cities, targeting US-based emerging tech hubs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Citrix expands Australia New Zealand leadership team
Virtualisation

Citrix expands Australia New Zealand leadership team

Citrix appoints Keith Buckley as VP for Australia and New Zealand, driving growth and boosting employee experiences.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2020
VR spells virtual trouble for some regulators
Gaming

VR spells virtual trouble for some regulators

As VR's global popularity surges, regulators face challenges on privacy, IP theft, and content disputes, prompting new policies and stricter scrutiny.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
GlobalData identifies top public companies using big data
Semiconductors

GlobalData identifies top public companies using big data

GlobalData spotlights 21 pioneers in big data, from Google Cloud to VMware, transforming tech with innovative solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K
Sports

Aussie sports startup announces aim to raise $750K

Adelaide's Lumin Sports Technology seeks AUD $750K to finalise its sports tech platform for European and US markets, aiming to expand globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Jan 2020
Aussie AI company receives patent for machine learning tech
Artificial Intelligence

Aussie AI company receives patent for machine learning tech

Flamingo AI secures a 20-year patent for its innovative semi-supervised machine learning tech, enhancing enterprise efficiency in Australia and the US.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Exclusive: Mellanox VP on how diverse teams move companies forward
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Exclusive: Mellanox VP on how diverse teams move companies forward

TechDay spoke to Mellanox vice president Yael Asseraf Shenhav about why fast-moving technology companies need diverse teams.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jan 2020
Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions
Application Performance Monitoring

Generation Z holds more power in firms' tech purchasing decisions

Generation Z (Gen Z) is the newest generation in the global workforce, and already it is having an impact on how businesses harness technology.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jan 2020
WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats
Supply Chain

WhiteHawk delivers cybersecurity amid heightened threats

Nation-state attacks have targeted telecommunications and internet service providers, government organisations, and other institutions globally.

By Meagan Evans • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
New Dell & Alienware gaming gear coming this year
Gaming

New Dell & Alienware gaming gear coming this year

2020 marks a new range of gaming gear in Dell's G Series and Alienware product lines, covering new laptops, new monitors, and new features for connected phones.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Jan 2020
Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification
Health Technologies

Mobile Mentor secures NZ Govt with TaaS mobile security certification

Mobile Mentor has earned a vital TaaS mobile security certification from the New Zealand Government, fortifying the security of government devices and data.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Jan 2020