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Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair
Data Analytics

Curtin University appoints Professor Andrew Turpin as inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair

Professor Andrew Turpin has been appointed as the inaugural Lions Curtin ophthalmic big data chair to enhance research in eye health using data science.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2022
From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story
Apple

From small Apple store to national IT powerhouse: The CompNow story

From a small Apple shop in Melbourne to a national IT leader, CompNow grew under two sisters into a trusted Australian-owned tech powerhouse with 450 staff.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sun, 22nd Nov 2020
Huawei awarded AU$136 million contract in Perth
Huawei

Huawei awarded AU$136 million contract in Perth

Huawei Australia, in partnership with UGL, has secured a AUD $136 million contract to modernise Perth's rail network with digital radio systems by 2021.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Jul 2018
$2.5m transaction sees Cirrus snap up NGage
Shares

$2.5m transaction sees Cirrus snap up NGage

Cirrus has acquired Melbourne's NGage Technology Group for $2.5 million expanding the Perth-based IT solutions provider's footprint into Victoria.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Cirrus Networks inks three new resources deals
Storage

Cirrus Networks inks three new resources deals

Perth's Cirrus Networks has secured three contracts in the resources sector, worth more than $1 million all up.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Mar 2016

Global Stories

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute launches in Perth
Hyperscale

Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute launches in Perth

This new ExpressRoute location will offer Perth organisations a direct and private connection to their Microsoft cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
Metronode's Perth DC to land subsea cable linking Asia
Network Infrastructure

Metronode's Perth DC to land subsea cable linking Asia

Metronode's Shenton Park data centre in Perth has been chosen as the landing station for a new subsea cable connecting Singapore and Perth via Indonesia.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market

Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Intense heat leads to internet outages in Australia
Unified Communications

Intense heat leads to internet outages in Australia

As reported in The Sydney Morning Herald high temperatures of about 44.4 degrees celcius caused iiNet to shut down some of its systems at its Perth data centre.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2015
ARANZ GEO improves international footprint with double scoop
Customer Relationship Management

ARANZ GEO improves international footprint with double scoop

ARANZ Geo enhances global presence by appointing Richard Ertel as operations manager and Bonnie Struthers as Key Accounts manager.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013