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IDC: Traditional carriage connectivity to stale in AU as SDN takes over
Network Infrastructure

IDC: Traditional carriage connectivity to stale in AU as SDN takes over

The enterprise connectivity market in Australia is on the verge of becoming significantly more software-defined according to IDC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
ENGIE and Electric Vine Industries partner to power villages in Papua
DataCentre infrastructure

ENGIE and Electric Vine Industries partner to power villages in Papua

ENGIE has sealed a partnership with Electric Vine Industries (EVI) with the aim to bring energy to 3,000 villages in Papua over 20 years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

Global Stories

Written by Ashton

APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list
Firewalls

APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation
Digital Signage

NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation

NEC has launched a 'Center of Excellence for Analytics Platform & Solutions' for promoting solutions & services of its big data & analytics platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
INFINIDAT disrupts enterprise storage market with ramped up ANZ partnerships
Partner Programmes

INFINIDAT disrupts enterprise storage market with ramped up ANZ partnerships

INFINIDAT has announced the appointment of Independent Data Solutions (IDS) as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Wavelink MD: 'Channel can help organisations extend the value of mobile workers'
Unified Communications

Wavelink MD: 'Channel can help organisations extend the value of mobile workers'

The trend of mobility will continue its relentless march forward, Ilan Rubin says, and it's best for businesses in the channel to be prepared.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
AU service provider launches in NZ with extensive vendor portfolio
Software-as-a-Service

AU service provider launches in NZ with extensive vendor portfolio

Aussie service provider Computergate has officially crossed the ditch to launch in the Kiwi market, opening a local office in Auckland.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
DattoCon: Top ANZ partners honoured and new products released - photos
Storage

DattoCon: Top ANZ partners honoured and new products released - photos

At one of the world's largest MSP focused events, Datto has honoured ANZ's top partners and released new products to support the needs of MSPs.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Avnet takes home multiple accolades at Micron Technology Awards
Supply Chain

Avnet takes home multiple accolades at Micron Technology Awards

Avnet has won big at the Micron Technology Awards, honoured with three awards for its 'outstanding technical and business performance'.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion
Cartech

Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing

A total of 2.3m units were shipped in the first quarter of 2017 and a long list of new products are scheduled to ship in the second half of 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
GCHQ deputy director - 'Cybersecurity vendors need to quit their scaremongering'
Cybersecurity

GCHQ deputy director - 'Cybersecurity vendors need to quit their scaremongering'

Cybersecurity experts warn that the industry is far behind where it needs to be, making it too easy for cybercriminals to operate.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Photo Gallery: NetEvents European Spotlight - a meeting of global vendors
Hybrid Cloud

Photo Gallery: NetEvents European Spotlight - a meeting of global vendors

We were in London for a recent conference where vendors convened to discuss the state of IT and where it is going next - check out the photos.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Global trendsetters & innovators convene at NetEvents to chew over what's next
Internet of Things

Global trendsetters & innovators convene at NetEvents to chew over what's next

We're currently in London at the NetEvents conference where innovators in cloud, IoT, AI & security have congregated to discuss the future.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017
Inmarsat making waves in communications with new GX satellite contract
Unified Communications

Inmarsat making waves in communications with new GX satellite contract

Inmarsat has awarded the contract for the construction of an additional broadband network communications satellite to Thales Alenia Space.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
Fusionex launches more advanced (but also more simple) GIANT 2017
Data Analytics

Fusionex launches more advanced (but also more simple) GIANT 2017

Fusionex launches new BDA platform, GIANT 2017, with search-driven analytics capabilities for users of any skill level.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ
Apple

Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Jun 2017