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IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud
Storage

IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud

The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Transforming IT from a cost centre to a profit centre
Software-as-a-Service

Transforming IT from a cost centre to a profit centre

IT departments pivot to profitability, shifting from cost centres to frontiers of savings with innovative asset management and service models.

By Philip Merson • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie
Clean technologies

The world's most sustainable bank named - and it's Aussie

Westpac ranked world's most sustainable bank for 4th consecutive year, achieving a DJSI score of 94%. #Sustainability #Banking.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe
Hyperscale

Rackspace makes its biggest acquisition yet in Datapipe

Rackspace says the acquisition signals the creation of the world's largest multi-cloud managed service provider.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend
Network Infrastructure

Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend

Australia's traditional PC market has bucked the global trend to record growth in Q2, driven by strong consumer, enterprise and public sector spend.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
New fixed wireless broadband sites for regional Australians
Unified Communications

New fixed wireless broadband sites for regional Australians

Australian Government announces 18 new fixed wireless sites across the nation, reaching over 3,700 homes and businesses. #broadband #Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
SAP SE announce stable growth for its Hybris solutions
Cloud Services

SAP SE announce stable growth for its Hybris solutions

The company says there was a 40% increase in deals involving multiple SAP Hybris cloud solutions in the first half of 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie
Customer Relationship Management

Health insurer nib trials AI customer service agent Frankie

Frankie will be able to provide instant responses to a variety of common enquiries to nib's new product range including benefits available.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center
Hyperscale

Digital Realty continues Asia Pacific expansion with new data center

Digital Realty boosts Western Sydney's economy, creating 500 jobs with the construction of a new, cutting-edge data center.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes
Crowdfunding

PledgeMe to explore Australian market as equity crowdfunding legislation changes

PledgeMe has received a spot in the HotDesQ programme run by the Queensland government and will be setting up in Brisbane.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions
Opinion

Immediate payments: The fraud threats and solutions

With immediate payments coming to Australia later this year, local banks and credit lenders need to be increasingly aware of the heightened risks.

By Suzanne Steele • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?
Network Infrastructure

Gartner: Just what is the edge and who defines it?

Gartner illuminates the fierce scramble defining the 'edge' in tech, with big players vying to shape its future.

By Ted Chamberlin • 2 min read • Sat, 9th Sep 2017
Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities
Smart Cities

Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.

By Chris Penrose • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions
Apps

New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions

Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system
Unified Communications

Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system

Civica will undertake a major recruitment of existing employees to support the introduction of the Fines Reform Act and the new VIEW system.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'
Marketing Technologies

Apache Struts users warned to upgrade now as 'matter of urgency'

Urgent call for updates: Apache Struts hit by critical vulnerability, CVE-2017-9805, risking remote code execution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Unified Communications

Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents
IT Automation

Page Seager launches tech to automate preparation of legal documents

Law firms complete an online questionnaire which then automatically generates the legal document the user needs.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth
Multi-cloud

New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth

The company is welcoming Barbara Spicek as its vice president of global channels and alliances, and David Noy as vice president of product management.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017