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Threat or opportunity? Digital disruption divides SME sector
Digital divide

Threat or opportunity? Digital disruption divides SME sector

Australia's SMEs are split on digital disruption: 25% see it as an opportunity, while 29% perceive it as a threat, signalling a need for better understanding.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Jul 2016
Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'
Information Communication & Technology

Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'

Ajilon, the systems integrator, and key client Landgate have been shortlisted in four categories at the WAITTA INCITE Awards.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016

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Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry
Data Analytics

Goodbye 2016: A look back at this year's IT industry

The Internet of Things, cyber security, digital transformation, a new budget, Trump… Oh how 2016 was a tumultuous year for the world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector
Data Analytics

The future: How technology will disrupt the insurance sector

The insurance industry needs to embrace big data and wearable technology or risk being left behind, warns Dr Michael Naylor of Massey University.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing
Health Technologies

Canalys Channels Forum Day 1: The channel is changing

The APAC Canalys Channels Forum begins in Macau, focusing on the challenges and changes in the digital transformation of industries.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments
Cloud Services

Disruptive tech creating flexible working environments

Flexible work models and collaboration are key to attracting and retaining talent, says Fronde Australia MD Don McLean.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016
Lenovo evolves to captilise on data center market disruption
Hyperscale

Lenovo evolves to captilise on data center market disruption

Lenovo has an opportunity to expand its share of the data center market as customers look for alternate infrastructure options.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016
How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption
Mobility

How big acquisitions represent buying into disruption

The Softbank acquisition of ARM Holdings and the Unilever acquisition of Dollar Shave Club signify prospective acquirers buying into disruption.

By David Yockelson • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016
Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities
DataCentre infrastructure

Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities

Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Jul 2016
Digital disruption courses to transform business
Education, Learning & Training

Digital disruption courses to transform business

Business leaders can now embrace digital disruption through training programmes in digital strategy and transformation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Jun 2016
HP completes world first with 3D printing technology
Manufacturing

HP completes world first with 3D printing technology

HP has announced the world's first production-ready commercial 3D printing system, promising faster and cheaper printing of functional parts.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Storage

HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.

By Christian Perry and Krista Macomber • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over
Fintech

Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over

Banks must collaborate with FinTech firms as they struggle to keep pace with the disruption caused by emerging technology, a report has found.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Riverbed: The traditional approach just won't cut it anymore
Software-as-a-Service

Riverbed: The traditional approach just won't cut it anymore

Riverbed is redefining its focus in response to digital transformation and the uptake of cloud, with a shift towards managed services.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 15th Apr 2016
Watch out: Riverbed is back, complete with an updated partner programme
Network Infrastructure

Watch out: Riverbed is back, complete with an updated partner programme

In the hopes of dominating the market and capitalising on the changing world, Riverbed has refined its strategy and is investing more into partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Apr 2016
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
AR, VR & Metaverse

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Microsoft invests in blockchain technology
Crypto

Microsoft invests in blockchain technology

Microsoft has partnered with R3, a consortium of financial institutions, to create a strategy to speed up use of blockchain technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

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