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Keith Watson to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise after 12 years at helm
HP

Keith Watson to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise after 12 years at helm

Keith Watson to leave Hewlett Packard Enterprise at end of year. Watson thanks colleagues and hints at future plans.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Kiwi Frances Valintine named one of world's top 50 innovators
EduTech

Kiwi Frances Valintine named one of world's top 50 innovators

NZ's Frances Valintine shines globally, honoured as a top 50 education innovator for her pioneering ed-tech impact.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
New enterprise technology brands you should be recommending
Connector Systems

New enterprise technology brands you should be recommending

Discover key enterprise tech brands on a virtual platform, minus the crowds. Connect with vendors, gain insights and win prizes at your own pace.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Nov 2015

Global Stories

The Kiwi stats behind LinkedIn's 100 million APAC membership swell
LinkedIn

The Kiwi stats behind LinkedIn's 100 million APAC membership swell

New stats from LinkedIn's Talent Trends survey show membership's been growing strong in the Asia Pacific region, reaching 100 million professionals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
LinkedIn reveals new vision for the modern day data center
Hyperscale

LinkedIn reveals new vision for the modern day data center

LinkedIn has had itself a busy month. In June, the social networking site for the professional world announced it had been acquired by Microsoft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016
Australian C-Suite execs not interested in security, survey finds
Surveillance

Australian C-Suite execs not interested in security, survey finds

A third of Aussie organisations have suffered a security breach in the past 12 months, with a lack of interest from CEOs named the biggest challenge.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks
Microsoft

The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks

Rivals brace as Microsoft's LinkedIn buy raises stakes in social network integration, questioning the future harmony of tech's biggest players.

By Carl J. Mazzanti • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work
Microsoft

Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.

By Richard Edwards • 4 min read • Tue, 21st Jun 2016
Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users
Microsoft

Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users

Your data is for sale. It's something we've all known for a while now but $26.2 billion later the conversation has been reignited.

By Jenny Sussin • 3 min read • Mon, 20th Jun 2016
Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy
Microsoft

Microsoft targets mother of all professional people master data with LinkedIn buy

So you saw the announcement: Microsoft to acquire LinkedIn for over $26bn. Our team were contemplating the meaning of the deal.

By Andrew White • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase: The far-reaching industry implications
Microsoft

Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase: The far-reaching industry implications

Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn will have far-reaching implications to Microsoft's own business, competitors, partners and customers.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase speaks volumes about communications
Microsoft

Microsoft's LinkedIn purchase speaks volumes about communications

Microsoft's offer to acquire LinkedIn for $26bn highlights the continued importance & challenges of communication platforms in the digital age.

By Steven Hartley • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
Why did Microsoft purchase LinkedIn? A treasure trove of information
Data Analytics

Why did Microsoft purchase LinkedIn? A treasure trove of information

Microsoft's recent purchase of LinkedIn shows that in a world of smart of machines, content is king and the new code base.

By Doug Laney, Merv Adrian and Jenny Sussin • 5 min read • Wed, 15th Jun 2016
LinkedIn buy out: What are the experts saying?
Microsoft

LinkedIn buy out: What are the experts saying?

Microsoft's colossal purchase of LinkedIn for $26.2 billion has been the talk of the tech world this morning, so what are the experts saying?.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion
Microsoft

Microsoft buys LinkedIn for a cool $26.2 billion

Microsoft will acquire business social networking website LinkedIn for $196 per share in an all-cash transaction totalling $26.2 billion.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Jun 2016
117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach
Malware

117 million LinkedIn members compromised by 2012 data breach

Over 117 million LinkedIn members' emails and passwords are up for sale, possibly from a 2012 breach. Password reset required.

By Narinder Purba • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016
LinkedIn opens SG$80 million Singapore data center
Hyperscale

LinkedIn opens SG$80 million Singapore data center

LinkedIn has opened its SG$80 million Singapore data center - its first outside of the United States, aiming to bolster speeds for APAC members.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

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