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Amazon adds Brisbane, Perth to AWS Local Zone network
Hyperscale

Amazon adds Brisbane, Perth to AWS Local Zone network

Cloud multinational Amazon is adding Brisbane and Perth to its Local Zone network with new AWS Local Zones set to open in the cities.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Feb 2022

Global Stories

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Economic disruption remains largest threat to business
Digital Entertainment

Economic disruption remains largest threat to business

CFOs expect the impending recession, supply chain constraints and inflation to continue into 2023 and are feeling the impact across their organisations.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
TripleLift appoints Dave Clark as CEO
Digital Entertainment

TripleLift appoints Dave Clark as CEO

Dave Clark named CEO of TripleLift, replacing Eric Berry. Clark brings over 2 decades of experience in ad tech, streaming, software and publishing.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2022
Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum Stream microphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: JBL Quantum Stream microphone

A few months ago JBL launched the JBL Quantum Stream, a Dual pattern premium USB microphone for gamers, streamers and podcasters.

By Romane Baudelet • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2022
D-Link launches new EAGLE PRO AI M32 range for better network solutions
Digital Entertainment

D-Link launches new EAGLE PRO AI M32 range for better network solutions

D-Link has launched its new EAGLE PRO AI M32 range, with the company saying that it is the newest and fastest of the Wi-Fi 6 AI Mesh Systems.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Sep 2022
Adobe adds innovations and capabilities to Analytics offering
Unified Communications

Adobe adds innovations and capabilities to Analytics offering

Adobe announces new services in Adobe Analytics, including support for the metaverse and streaming media, as global brands adopt the platform.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Jun 2022
Fast Company names #1 most innovative company in video
Digital Entertainment

Fast Company names #1 most innovative company in video

Jellysmack, a global creator company, has been named in Fast Company's annual list of the World's Most Innovative Companies for 2022.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2022
Latest Hazelcast release aims to empower real-time economy
Digital Entertainment

Latest Hazelcast release aims to empower real-time economy

The new release boosts the analytical capabilities of a real-time system by enabling greater situational context to event and streaming data.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Elgato Facecam Streaming Camera

Whilst most webcams are fine for zoom calls, they fall short of the specification required for good streaming or YouTube video.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022
Hands-on Review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone
Gaming

Hands-on Review: EPOS B20 Streaming Microphone

No stranger to supplying gamers with high-quality audio, EPOS enters the streaming microphone space with the B20 Streaming Microphone.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2022
Salesforce and AWS partner for video-streaming commerce offering
Data Analytics

Salesforce and AWS partner for video-streaming commerce offering

Salesforce and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have collaborated to create a new customisable direct-to-consumer (D2C) offering for next-generation video streaming.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Feb 2022

Stories from Other Regions

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Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale
Digital Entertainment

Spark delivers $837 million half-year profit following tower sale

Spark has reported a $837 million profit for the six months to the end of December, thanks to the sale of a majority stake in its cellphone towers.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Thu, 23rd Feb 2023
Tencent Cloud aids Pakistan's top live-streaming portal ARY
Partner Programmes

Tencent Cloud aids Pakistan's top live-streaming portal ARY

Tencent Cloud Media Services will enable ARY ZAP to deliver its users a high-quality and low-latency streaming experience.

By Gaurav Sharma • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Jan 2023
Freeview offering TV, radio through free streaming app
Digital Entertainment

Freeview offering TV, radio through free streaming app

Freeview has introduced a new Streaming TV app to allow viewers to stream their favourite television and radio channels for free.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Dec 2022
Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023
Phishing

Spark to exit Spark Sport in the second half of 2023

Spark Sport announces that TVNZ will be the home of the majority of its content starting from July 2023. New Zealand Cricket has already agreed to the deal.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2022
Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time
Unified Communications

Most NZ broadband can deliver four HD Netflix streams at the same time

99% of top broadband plans in New Zealand can handle four simultaneous high-definition Netflix streams, says Measuring Broadband New Zealand programme report.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Jun 2022
Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?
Gaming

Are Kiwis winning or losing when it comes to gaming security?

The rise of online gaming in New Zealand comes with significant risks, as cyber attacks target players, especially the younger ones.

By Mitchell Hageman • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2022