Microsoft has awarded Axios Systems with Silver status in the Microsoft Software Asset Management Competency. This accreditation follows the successful launch of assystITAM, Axios’ integrated solution for IT asset management and service management (ITAM/ITSM). The solution helps increase productivity and reduce costs for IT and enterprise organizations.

To achieve this accreditation, Axios undertook a number of tasks, including passing a Software Asset Management exam and completing a Microsoft Business Assessment.

 Entersekt, an innovative pioneer in transaction authentication, has received IBM PartnerWorld’s Ready for IBM Security Intelligence designation for its flagship authentication product, Transakt.

 Perficient, Inc. (NASDAQ: PRFT) (“Perficient”), a leading information technology and management consulting firm serving Global 2000® and other large enterprise customers throughout North America, announced today it has achieved the Salesforce Fullforce Service Cloud Master designation.

 ZAZOO, a business unit of Net 1UEPS Technologies, Inc. ("Net1") (NASDAQ: UEPS)(JSE: NT1), has signed an exclusive deal with BitX, a leading universal Bitcoin platform that wi

Solera Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: SLH), today announced that Suncorp Group Limited ("Suncorp"), which includes a portfolio of leading general insurance brands in Australia and New Zealand, has selected Solera's Risk Management Solutions platform following an extensive trial covering 20,000 auto repairs.

The advanced auto repair software, which is the first of its kind in the Australian market, will allow Suncorp to evolve with the increasingly complex auto industry while managing rising customer expectations.

 Equinix, Inc. (Nasdaq: EQIX), the global interconnection and data center company, andNexGen Networks, a leading global provider of ultra-high-speed fiber-optic services with a distinctive customer service approach, today announced that NexGen has deployed new network Points of Presence (PoPs) in its Tokyo (

Neo & Partners Global (NPG), a Singapore enterprise that specializes in offering smart electronic trading solutions and creator of Asia’s first Trading-Atrium, announces the collaboration with Blackwell Global to establish its award winning Prime of Prime FX Liquidity Pool market access capability as part of NPG’s unique 360° Business Eco-system.

The Avaloq group, an international leader in integrated and comprehensive banking solutions, has successfully implemented the Avaloq Banking Suite at Swiss Life Banque Privée.

Swiss Life Banque Privée has chosen the Avaloq Banking Suite for its private banking and securities holding activities, based on its broad functional coverage, adaptability and integration flexibility.

BlackBerry has teamed up with PayPal for a trial that lets BBM users in Canada send and receive money through the messaging service.