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Self-driving cars are cool, but what about the self-driving data centre?
Storage

Self-driving cars are cool, but what about the self-driving data centre?

Pure Storage's regional vice president discusses how a self-driving data centre is self-managing, optimising, and restoring - much cooler than a car.

By Mike Sakalas • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Polycom's conference smartphone will soon be smarter
Unified Communications

Polycom's conference smartphone will soon be smarter

Polycom are adding facial tracking, dual monitor support and better audio coverage to their flagship Trio offering, plus integration with Zoom Rooms.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Milestone recognised as top VMS provider by IHS Markit
Software-as-a-Service

Milestone recognised as top VMS provider by IHS Markit

For the 10th consecutive year, Milestone Systems is recognised as the top global VMS provider by IHS Markit, with a 21% revenue growth in 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Is the Samsung S9+ still the king of Android?

After years with Apple, I tried the Samsung S9+ and found it to be a stellar Android option with powerful features and excellent value.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
What we can learn from the car's journey to AI
Cartech

What we can learn from the car's journey to AI

From the first on-board computer in 1981 to today's AI advancements, the car's journey underscores a digital revolution in automotive technology.

By Roy Lurie • 5 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Canon Oceania offering $30k for 12th environmental grants programme
Clean technologies

Canon Oceania offering $30k for 12th environmental grants programme

Schools and not-for-profits encouraged to apply for up to $30,000 in cash and products to further their environmental causes.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jun 2018
Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S
Gaming

Hands-on review part one: Driving Tesla's Red Rocket Model S

Tesla's Model S redefines driving with cutting-edge tech and exhilarating performance. Our weekend road test reveals whether it lives up to the hype.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 6 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch
Unified Communications

Microsoft perfects remote team collaboration with Surface Hub 2 launch

Microsoft unveils Surface Hub 2, revolutionising remote teamwork with a sleek 4K+ multi-touch display and cutting-edge collaboration tools.

By Panos Panay • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Hills inks ANZ distie agreement with Dahua to bolster security offering
Surveillance

Hills inks ANZ distie agreement with Dahua to bolster security offering

Hills says the new agreement will allow them to compete across all security markets, from low cost to enterprise level solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018
APAC to lead market growth in botnet detection solutions and services
Distributed Denial of Service

APAC to lead market growth in botnet detection solutions and services

Asia Pacific will experience a 36% CAGR for botnet detection solutions and services, exceeding growth rates in North America and Europe.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 15th May 2018
Dimension Data and Cisco take anti-poaching tech into Africa
Surveillance

Dimension Data and Cisco take anti-poaching tech into Africa

Dimension Data and Cisco extend their ground-breaking anti-poaching technology to Zambia, Kenya, and Mozambique, aiming to protect rhino and elephants.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum
Drones

THAT'S A WRAP: Highlights from Sydney's 2nd Annual Safety, Security and Counter-Terrorism Forum

The event took a comprehensive look at the state of play for terrorist organisations and individuals - both local and abroad.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
Remember the RED holophone? Unsurprisingly the launch is delayed
Supply Chain

Remember the RED holophone? Unsurprisingly the launch is delayed

RED's HYDROGEN holophone launch is delayed again, with improvements in 4V shooting and carrier certification cited as key reasons for the postponement.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
Are the drones shown in 'ready player one' based on solid science or movie magic?
Drones

Are the drones shown in 'ready player one' based on solid science or movie magic?

The movie is set in 2045, and it showcases a lot of technology viewers might find unfamiliar, but not entirely unbelievable.

By Kuanyi Twang • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018
There is more to Intel's new drone than meets the eye
Drones

There is more to Intel's new drone than meets the eye

Intel Mission Control Software is the next generation of flight planning, project management and data handling for the Intel Falcon 8+ drone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Alloys inks new distie agreement with Fujitsu for scanning equiptment
Document Management

Alloys inks new distie agreement with Fujitsu for scanning equiptment

The agreement provides Alloy's customers with access to Fujitsu scanning solutions in the workgroup, departmental and production-level categories.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Apr 2018
TUV Rheinland helps Dahua Technology's IoT devices to become GDPR-compliant
Surveillance

TUV Rheinland helps Dahua Technology's IoT devices to become GDPR-compliant

The agreement will help develop product privacy for products such as IP cameras, network video recorders, software platforms, and intelligent servers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

VIP Security first Kiwi partners to grab MOBOTIX Innovation Award
MOBOTIX

VIP Security first Kiwi partners to grab MOBOTIX Innovation Award

The Christchurch company took the award with an in-vehicle surveillance system developed specifically for a New Zealand bus company.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018