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The real business cost of a 'toxic' company culture
Human Capital Management

The real business cost of a 'toxic' company culture

The rise of digital workspaces has left many employees disengaged. Companies like Labyrinth Solutions are tackling this with Vibe, a visual communication tool.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Mon, 8th Apr 2019
Twilio adds email to platform with acquisition
Open source

Twilio adds email to platform with acquisition

By adding the email API platform SendGrid into its fold, Twilio now includes email as a channel of communication for its customers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
How AI in communications will change the way we work
Unified Communications

How AI in communications will change the way we work

Zoom ANZ executive Michael Chetner gives his view on where the communications technology industry is headed in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Jan 2019
How Philips IT solutions are reinventing healthcare
DataCentre infrastructure

How Philips IT solutions are reinventing healthcare

Philips is revolutionising healthcare by integrating adaptive technology and data systems for a more connected, efficient, and patient-centred approach.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018
simPRO launches VoIP solution in NZ
Unified Communications

simPRO launches VoIP solution in NZ

Job management company simPRO has rolled out a new VoIP phone solution for New Zealand trade service businesses.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 30th Nov 2018
DC Two set to build Australia's first solar-powered data center
Solar power

DC Two set to build Australia's first solar-powered data center

The data center is currently being built in Collie, which is 200 kilometres south of Perth, in Western Australia.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Aug 2018
Twilio launches new partner program in a bid to accelerate company growth
Unified Communications

Twilio launches new partner program in a bid to accelerate company growth

Twilio unveils Twilio Build, a new partner program, aiming to catalyse growth with an API-first, developer-centric approach and bolster its market presence.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jun 2018
Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007
Hyperscale

Gartner: global IT spending to experience highest growth since 2007

Locally, Australian tech spending is forecast to grow 2.3% to reach A$84.5 billion in 2018, with NZ to reach NZ$12 billion.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018
Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider
Customer Relationship Management

Bye bye bankruptcy: Avaya acquires contact centre as a service provider

It was only late last year when Avaya was cleared of bankruptcy, but the communications vendor is wasting no time in growing its business.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018
Unified Communications

75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

​Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Sonus Networks renamed to Ribbon Communications after merger
Cybersecurity

Sonus Networks renamed to Ribbon Communications after merger

Ribbon Communications is the new name for what used to be known as Sonus Networks, the global secure communications cloud communications provider.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Dec 2017
'The Court' gives green light to Avaya's restructuring plan
Unified Communications

'The Court' gives green light to Avaya's restructuring plan

After a year under bankruptcy watch, Avaya's restructuring plan gets court approval, positioning it for a strong comeback with significant debt reduction.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2017
SpaceX, rockets & a successful satellite launch brings new comm services
Space Technologies

SpaceX, rockets & a successful satellite launch brings new comm services

Iridium Communications successfully launches third batch of 10 Iridium NEXT satellites, bringing total in orbit to 30.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner
EduTech

Global IT spend to increase to $3.7 trillion in 2018 - Gartner

Gartner predicts a 4.3% surge in global IT spend, expected to hit $3.7 trillion in a digital transformation wave.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Communication stories

Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business
Government

Local MPs the key to injecting government relations into business

Local members of parliament are a good start for communication, and can help to inject government relations into any business.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Sep 2018
Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard
Digital Transformation

Something to say to government? SMBs often last to be heard

Regional business owners may feel like those in central government are worlds away and have no idea how to connect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Aug 2018
Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base
Data Analytics

Crusaders harness the power of cloud to increase fan base

The eight-month implementation enabled the Crusaders to leverage Infor CRM software to centralise its customer data.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018