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Line-of-business and enterprise-grade cloud solutions fuel vendor market
Multi-cloud

Line-of-business and enterprise-grade cloud solutions fuel vendor market

Line of business departments are fueling growth in enterprise-grade cloud solutions, resulting in a more diverse choice of vendors and solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
Dell's SecureWorks positioned for huge revenue growth
Fintech

Dell's SecureWorks positioned for huge revenue growth

SecureWorks, the Dell subsidiary, is projected to increase its revenue growth rate to 35% by 2017, according to a new report by TBR.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Acer plans ambitious repositioning strategy
Cloud Services

Acer plans ambitious repositioning strategy

Acer has announced plans to target several new markets to drive public perception away from being an inexpensive, entry-level PC brand.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?
Cloud Services

Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?

Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Opinion: Is technology making us bad at our jobs?
Cloud Services

Opinion: Is technology making us bad at our jobs?

Tech reliance questioned as typo calamity exposes the perils of automated complacency in the modern workplace.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 6th May 2016
Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach
Cloud Services

Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach

The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.

By Andrew Smith and Patrick Filkins • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Hyperconvergence driving IT and business transformation - and vendor activity
Converged Infrastructure

Hyperconvergence driving IT and business transformation - and vendor activity

The hyperconvergence platform market is forecast to be hotbed of activity, as OEMs seek to gain leadership by partnering with niche vendors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Apr 2016
2016 a 'telling year' for SDN as enterprises spend up
Network Infrastructure

2016 a 'telling year' for SDN as enterprises spend up

SDN revenue is on a growth trajectory, as companies move from trialling to full adoption. But challenges remain.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016
Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift
Microsoft

Vendors eyeing up professional services as opportunities shift

A new report says network infrastructure vendors are sacrificing deployment opportunities for the more lucrative professional services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Data center hardware revenue down as focus moves to software
Cloud Services

Data center hardware revenue down as focus moves to software

Demand for data center hardware is down globally with storage and proprietary server revenues falling as customer demand moves to software.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Apr 2016
Private cloud market ripe for the picking
Private Cloud

Private cloud market ripe for the picking

The hosted private cloud market is a growing opportunity for the technology channel as companies use it as a first step in moving to truly hybrid IT.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jan 2016
Conbrio Technology Group guzzles up New Zealand owned company
Cloud Services

Conbrio Technology Group guzzles up New Zealand owned company

Public Technology Ltd has been purchased by Conbrio Technology Group Ltd, but it is said no changes will be made.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2014
What does your digital learning journey look like?
EduTech

What does your digital learning journey look like?

The Ministry of Education seeks schools' input on digital tools and strategies to create an online repository for enhancing digital learning integration.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 8th May 2014

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Technology stories

Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use
Unified Communications

Tuanz sets ambitious goal for Kiwi business digital tech use

Tuanz has set itself the bold goal of making sure that New Zealand is among the top 10 countries for digital technology business use by 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Oct 2015
New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts
EduTech

New Zealand teachers selected as Microsoft Innovative Educator Experts

15 New Zealand teachers elevate education by joining Microsoft's elite MIE Expert Program, leveraging cutting-edge tech to inspire learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Dec 2014
Use of technology in small Kiwi business on the rise
Fintech

Use of technology in small Kiwi business on the rise

The Five Year MYOB Business Monitor Report shows use of technology in small businesses in New Zealand is on the up and up.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2014
Kiwi Linux conference calling all brilliant minds
Open source

Kiwi Linux conference calling all brilliant minds

LCA 2015 beckons brilliant minds to Auckland for a premier Linux event, promising innovation, collaboration, and a showcase of talent.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2014
Govt launches more opportunities to engage 'curious minds'
Cloud Services

Govt launches more opportunities to engage 'curious minds'

New plan to boost science engagement among NZ youth, as Govt invests in future innovators, says Ministers Joyce and Parata.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Jul 2014