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Facebook expands on its ever-evolving user personalisation
Digital Entertainment

Facebook expands on its ever-evolving user personalisation

Facebook hones user experience with cinemagraph covers, blending motion and personal flair in profiles, soon rolling out to businesses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security
Virtualisation

Exclusive: VMware's Bruce Davie explains why network virtualisation is changing security

Security is not about the perimeter any more. Not when you have applications virtualised in the cloud, each with their own policies.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo
Partner Programmes

Continuum snapped up by private equity investment firm Thoma Bravo

Thoma Bravo has acquired Continuum for an undisclosed amount in a move it says will help accelerate Continuum's offering for MSPs worldwide.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
Schneider Electric: Challenges and trends in colocation
Unified Communications

Schneider Electric: Challenges and trends in colocation

Telco facilities typically have an ideal location, possess digital technology with connectivity in place and own central offices with available space.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
The road to an all-flash data centre: Exclusive interview with HPE's product manager
Storage

The road to an all-flash data centre: Exclusive interview with HPE's product manager

With the scale and speed of flash storage becoming pervasive it's critical that customers re-think data protection to eliminate bottlenecks.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
HPE: Stay on the cutting edge with software defined OT
Edge Computing

HPE: Stay on the cutting edge with software defined OT

As competition in the IoT and Intelligent Edge industries increases, companies are seeking new ways to stand apart and delight their customers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an eight step quick history
Wireless Networks

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an eight step quick history

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has honed its focus on server, storage, and networking post-2015 split, marked by strategic acquisitions and divestitures.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Why you need to respond to customer feedback – especially online
Customer Relationship Management

Why you need to respond to customer feedback – especially online

Online shoppers have high expectations for how promptly online retailers should reply to questions and complaints.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
EY builds out IAM implementation with Open Windows Identity buy
Health Technologies

EY builds out IAM implementation with Open Windows Identity buy

EY has snapped up Melbourne-based IAM business Open Windows Identity as it builds out its IAM implementation and managed services capability.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
Gartner reveals four major forces powering the security software market
Risk & Compliance

Gartner reveals four major forces powering the security software market

The security market is going through a major shakeup as advanced analytics, SaaS, managed services, and other trends explode, says Gartner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Singapore telco snaps $19.4 million investment stake in Accel Systems
Mergers and Acquisitions

Singapore telco snaps $19.4 million investment stake in Accel Systems

Singapore telecommunications company StarHub is spending S$19.4 million on a 51% stake in IT security provider Accel Systems & Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon
Robotics

Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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School IT procurement survey finds out which tech wins
Microsoft Windows

School IT procurement survey finds out which tech wins

A recent survey has asked schools what their IT preferences are for digital devices in the classroom. Which product would be best for you?.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics
Data Analytics

Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics

Qrious has snapped up Kiwi marketing automation provider Ubiquity in deal which will see digital marketing and data driven intelligence combined.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Revenue jump for Ingram Micro NZ Holdings, but investments keep distie in the red
Microsoft

Revenue jump for Ingram Micro NZ Holdings, but investments keep distie in the red

Revenue is up for Ingram Micro New Zealand Holdings and its subsidiaries in a year that saw plenty of action with acquisitions and new vendors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017
WannaCry, IoT and you: Securing your customers in an unsafe world
Malware

WannaCry, IoT and you: Securing your customers in an unsafe world

Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains how ransomware like WannaCry can be mitigated by the 3As: Automation, analytics and artificial intelligence.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Tue, 6th Jun 2017