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Ashton Young

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Huawei & SAP HANA: Hold off adopting this new tech at your peril
Data Analytics

Huawei & SAP HANA: Hold off adopting this new tech at your peril

A number of challenges have resulted from data's rapid growth, not least of which the sheer time it takes to manage it - here is a solution for Kiwis.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Process intelligence from Nintex set to transform business
Data Analytics

Process intelligence from Nintex set to transform business

This incredible new platform from Nintex will allow you to gain access to data you never knew you had - and make informed decisions based on it.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: The fascinating tale of Impact Systems Technology
Impact Systems

DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE: The fascinating tale of Impact Systems Technology

Impact Systems, once just a granny-flat with one man, is now a $40m business thanks to founder Peter Agamalis.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit
Data Analytics

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 NZTech Advance Government & Technology Summit

This unmissable NZ event hosts the key players from government and technology to lead discussions on transformative technology.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Dec 2016
YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 CIO Forum - exclusively delivered by CIOs for CIOs
Digital Transformation

YOU'RE INVITED: 2017 CIO Forum - exclusively delivered by CIOs for CIOs

This unique event is exclusively delivered by CIOs for CIOs to enable IT leaders to share their vision and expertise and debate best practices.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Hands-on Review: Xplore XSLATE R12 - hard to kill, hard to beat
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Xplore XSLATE R12 - hard to kill, hard to beat

​Xplore recently launched their latest detachable rugged tablet PC – the XSLATE R12, a truly next generation device.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200
Disaster Recovery

The 2017 National Disaster Recovery Survey - win $200

Is your current disaster recovery solution suitable for your needs? Take this simple survey and be in to win $200.

By Ashton Young • 1 min read • Sat, 26th Nov 2016
New personal backup software more than 3x faster than nearest competitor
Data Protection

New personal backup software more than 3x faster than nearest competitor

This product is not only the world's fastest, but 60 percent faster than the previous release and more than 3x faster than the nearest competitor.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs
Unified Communications

AU company transforms the way MSPs sell to SMBs

It is becoming increasingly important for businesses to tailor their offerings to the needs of their partners - this company is setting an example.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
CASE STUDY: How did this major NZ company achieve continuity?
Disaster Recovery

CASE STUDY: How did this major NZ company achieve continuity?

The Briscoe Group was having issues with network redundancy - here is a story of their journey to stable business continuity.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services
Edge Computing

Want to keep up? Take the leap towards FileMaker Hosting and Cloud Services

Managed services have exploded onto the scene in recent years, providing one of the easiest ways to save time, effort and money.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
2016 sees TechDay double in size – our highlights for the year
Marketing Technologies

2016 sees TechDay double in size – our highlights for the year

We got a full head of steam up following the digital-only decision last year, and we certainly haven't slowed that train of growth in 2016.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Invite us to your party and we'll publish a story #PartyWatch
Marketing Technologies

Invite us to your party and we'll publish a story #PartyWatch

TechDay's #PartyWatch offers free festive publicity; simply share your Christmas bash invites and tales with us!.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box
Disaster Recovery

Are you protected? Try disaster recovery in a box

This DR solution is making waves worldwide, turning a complicated process requiring multiple technologies into a simple, all-in-one & affordable one.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
New solution turns the NZ channel on its head
Software-as-a-Service

New solution turns the NZ channel on its head

The cloud era has brought wide and sweeping changes - not least of all the roles of resellers and distributors, which have been turned on their heads.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Businesses in APAC are ahead of the global digital transformation game
Storage

Businesses in APAC are ahead of the global digital transformation game

Asian businesses lead in digital transformation, with 55% expecting significant change in the next two years, says Forbes report.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Dec 2016
EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data
Data Protection

EXCLUSIVE: Expert tips for protecting your crucial data

As digital transformation continues its relentless march forward, almost every business is becoming reliant on information to function.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Revealed: Who is New Zealand's cheapest non-contract ISP?
Unified Communications

Revealed: Who is New Zealand's cheapest non-contract ISP?

When it comes to Internet in New Zealand, many Kiwis are led to believe there are only a few options from the major players. However, this isn't true.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016