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Metronode data center to provide 200kw for Australian Federal Govt agency
DataCentre infrastructure

Metronode data center to provide 200kw for Australian Federal Govt agency

Australian data center provider Metronode has scored a deal with a Federal Government agency to supply up to 200kw for its Mitchell ACT data center.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
Go2Group looks to recruit channel partners through new Hong Kong hub
DevOps

Go2Group looks to recruit channel partners through new Hong Kong hub

Application development provider Go2Group is opening a new Hong Kong office to keep on track with market growth, and it's after new channel partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Dec 2016
Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions
DevOps

Brocade looks to accelerate DX, expands data center networking solutions

Brocade expands data center networking solutions to accelerate digital transformation. New switches and automation suites added.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Dec 2016
IntegrationWorks joins global group to help tackle banking industry conundrum
Fintech

IntegrationWorks joins global group to help tackle banking industry conundrum

Kiwi-based IntegrationWorks has shown 'commitment' to the banking industry, by joining the Banking Industry Architecture Network (BIAN).

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Malaysian-based GDC recognised for 'eco-friendly' data center cooling tech
DataCentre infrastructure

Malaysian-based GDC recognised for 'eco-friendly' data center cooling tech

Green Data Center LLP, a Malaysian-based green data center equipment provider, has won the Chairman's Award at the Global ICT Excellence Awards 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Oct 2016
EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza
Gaming

EB Expo 2016 treats fans to a gaming extravaganza

It's all over for EB Games Expo 2016 in Sydney, Netguide's Darren Price looks back at the highs and the lows of the three-day gaming extravaganza.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 9th Oct 2016
Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm
Open source

Commvault GO a bright light amongst imminent storm

Commvault GO came to a triumphant close in Orlando tonight, despite being in the direct path of Hurricane Matthew.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016
Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout
Unified Communications

Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Online buyers beware: Rio Olympics 'ideal' for cybercrims
Malware

Online buyers beware: Rio Olympics 'ideal' for cybercrims

Cyber alert for Rio Olympics-goers: ESET flags scams targeting eager fans buying tickets online. Ensure device security, experts advise.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016
Hands-on Review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Fuji X-Pro2 - great or one to hate?

​Fujifilm's X Pro2 compact mirrorless camera is their new flagship. It joins the X-T1 and X-Pro1. My question is this; how good is it?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking
Malware

Windows flaw enhances DNS hijacking

ESET discovers new version of DNS Unlocker with sneaky capabilities to re-configure DNS settings on victims' computers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Jun 2016
Dual-use routers raise security concerns
Wireless Networks

Dual-use routers raise security concerns

At least 1 in 3 home routers will be used as public Wi-Fi hotspots by 2017, exacerbating security and privacy concerns.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016

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Anteater: Yummy insects
Health Technologies

Anteater: Yummy insects

Christchurch startup Anteater aims to become a premium supplier of edible insect products, tapping into the growing market for alternative protein sources.

By Dave Moskovitz • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
IntegrationWorks, Revera and StackAlliance team up for government
DevOps

IntegrationWorks, Revera and StackAlliance team up for government

IntegrationWorks has teamed up with Revera and the Stack Alliance to capitalise on growing demand from government agencies for digital transformation.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Epson diversifies offerings: Apparently, paper isn't dead
Printing

Epson diversifies offerings: Apparently, paper isn't dead

Epson has announced it has developed the world's first compact office papermaking system that can turn shredded waste paper into new paper.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016
New app lets Kiwis check their carbon footprint
Apps

New app lets Kiwis check their carbon footprint

We think this is really disruptive for the conscious consumption movement; to be able to say you can do well financially by doing good for the planet.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016
Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth
Edge Computing

Bulletproof still experiencing strong revenue growth

Australian cloud services provider, Bulletproof, has reported strong revenue growth and successes in all areas of its business for H1 FY16.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2016