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Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity
Artificial Intelligence

Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity

Meltwater recently announced the acquisition of Wrapidity Limited, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that originated from Oxford University.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers
Digital Signage

AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers

A new technology released by NEC is said to simplify business operations, reduce costs and complexities, and consequently increase revenues.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology
Partner Programmes

Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology

The company has made a financial investment in Fastrack Technology, with the aim to share their expertise to achieve positive financial returns.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Continuum hosting its first ever Australian Partner Day
Partner Programmes

Continuum hosting its first ever Australian Partner Day

The full-day event is set to be packed with unique content to aid the company's managed-service provider (MSP) partners and prospects.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Presence of IT receives SAP APJ Partner Excellence Award
Human Capital Management

Presence of IT receives SAP APJ Partner Excellence Award

​SAP recently held their Field Kick-Off Meeting 2017 in Singapore to recognise the top-performing partners in the Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Singaporean companies on the brink of cloud tipping point
DevOps

Singaporean companies on the brink of cloud tipping point

​Singapore is slated to reach the tipping point where the majority of enterprises will become cloud-first within the next two years.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

Global Stories

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IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
PC Hardware

IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining

IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 28th Feb 2017
To cloud or not to cloud – what's the alternative?
DataCentre infrastructure

To cloud or not to cloud – what's the alternative?

Almost every business is constantly in evaluation mode as they are driven by cloud and mobile initiatives to explore new technologies.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Panzura launches new partner program to capitalise on hybrid cloud
Hybrid Cloud

Panzura launches new partner program to capitalise on hybrid cloud

Panzura asserts it will enable solution providers to capitalise on the massive shift of IT infrastructure to the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started
Unified Communications

The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started

There is a true battle going on between the three heavyweights, with all offering unique products that are in fact subtly similar.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC
Digital Transformation

Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC

A new update from IDC has revealed a trillion dollar opportunity for the APAC channel with digital transformation (DX).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Gartner: 2017 public cloud services market to surge 18 percent
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner: 2017 public cloud services market to surge 18 percent

Gartner have forecast widespread growth across the globe, with cloud adoption strategies to influence more than 50% of ITO deals through 2020.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Promapp named one of 53 fastest growing NZ tech companies
Risk & Compliance

Promapp named one of 53 fastest growing NZ tech companies

​The technology industry is hurtling along at a breathtaking speed - just ask Promapp, one of the fastest growing tech companies in New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Veritas and Microsoft cosy up for global strategic partnership
Public Cloud

Veritas and Microsoft cosy up for global strategic partnership

The two have a history of longstanding relationships, and they affirm this will build on that background in addition to allowing collaboration.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
Why white-labelling is vital for success of the modern channel organisation
Partner Programmes

Why white-labelling is vital for success of the modern channel organisation

Channel organisations that want to keep up with the pulse of change should consider partnering to sell cloud services, according to CenturyLink.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Adobe announces big winners of APAC partner awards
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces big winners of APAC partner awards

Adobe Systems has announced the winners of its Innovation Awards, celebrating partner success and customer dedication.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
Brother AU shares most successful reseller promotion to date
Network Infrastructure

Brother AU shares most successful reseller promotion to date

​Brother Australia recently celebrated the success of their award-winning 2015 channel sales '100K Prize Giveaway' promotion.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Feb 2017

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