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Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake
Network Infrastructure

Dell EMC: We built this city on a data lake

A city built around trillions of 0s and 1s rather than physical infrastructure is a foreign concept, so naturally several questions spring to mind.

By Matt Zwolenski • 5 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
The art of collaboration needed to win in digital transformation
Digital Transformation

The art of collaboration needed to win in digital transformation

Connected digital technology can act as the catalyst for innovation as it creates the systems for collaboration to emerge organically.

By Craig Law • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Avaya ups mid-market play with new IP Office Contact Center offering
Customer Relationship Management

Avaya ups mid-market play with new IP Office Contact Center offering

Avaya is ramping up its mid-market push with a new version of its contact centre platform featuring significant report and installation enhancements.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Internet of Things

2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT

67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection
DataCentre infrastructure

Supercharging cloud security, reliability and scalability via interconnection

Interconnection: the key to enhancing cloud security, bolstering reliability, and empowering scalability, says Equinix report.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service

Salesforce is ramping up its conversational tools across social media and messaging apps, with the launch of LiveMessage for Service Cloud.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Hyperscale

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Australian and New Zealand businesses to capitalise on 'burgeoning subscription economy'
Software-as-a-Service

Australian and New Zealand businesses to capitalise on 'burgeoning subscription economy'

Over 70% of one-time payment businesses plan to migrate customers to recurring subscription models in the next few years, says Ovum survey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods
IT Automation

ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods

A 2016 Concur survey reveals that 35% of ANZ companies still rely on error-prone paper-based invoicing methods, hindering effective spend management.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Hands-on Review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Acronis True Image - balancing act of usability & power

Acronis True Image is ideal for non-techies, but still more than powerful and flexible enough for power users wanting greater flexibility.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0
DataCentre infrastructure

Eaton's east Asia VP talks data center sustainability, Singapore & Industry 4.0

Eaton, a power management company, discusses their solutions for data center power and thermal management in Asia Pacific.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Crucial launches new modules to boost system performance in the data center
Storage

Crucial launches new modules to boost system performance in the data center

Crucial launches new DDR4 server DIMMs to provide greater memory bandwidth and increased performance for organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya
Unified Communications

Avaya boss talks rumours, buy-outs, bankruptcy and the future of Avaya

Avaya International boss Nidal Abou-Ltaif tells customers and partners the vendor is bullish and confident as it continues to forge a new path.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform
Cybersecurity

BlackBerry boosts software play with new mobile security platform

BlackBerry unveils new mobile security platform for Enterprise of Things, designed to address data breaches and cybersecurity threats.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Singapore data analytics firm scores 'landmark' contract for Australian mining sector
Data Analytics

Singapore data analytics firm scores 'landmark' contract for Australian mining sector

Singapore-based data startup, Latize, will work with Australia's DRE and Department of Industry to digitise the country's mining sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Vertiv unveils the data center trends to watch for 2017
Hyperscale

Vertiv unveils the data center trends to watch for 2017

Vertiv spotlights six trends shaping 2017's data centres, stressing cloud-era's infrastructural demands and opportunities.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Aussie CIOs: 'The road to the future is about understanding what you've got'
DevOps

Aussie CIOs: 'The road to the future is about understanding what you've got'

CIOs must balance digital leadership aspirations with day-to-day tech operations to secure their role, says Michael Billimoria of CSC Consulting.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016
Avaya crowns local partner and customer winners
Unified Communications

Avaya crowns local partner and customer winners

Australia's CCNA and Macquarie Bank have picked up key Avaya awards, with a slew of Asia Pacific partners and customers also claiming glory.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
SD-WAN: Why you need one and what you need to know
Virtualisation

SD-WAN: Why you need one and what you need to know

SD-WAN technology is maturing rapidly to enable much-needed network flexibility. The challenge for IT decision-makers is understanding the options.

By Phil Caleno • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016