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Google expands Asia Pacific cloud network with new subsea cable
Network Infrastructure

Google expands Asia Pacific cloud network with new subsea cable

The cloud giant's investment in the JGA cable system adds to its portfolio of existing cable investments, which include HK-G and SJC subsea cables.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
IDC - Smart home device sales up with no sign of slowing
Internet of Things

IDC - Smart home device sales up with no sign of slowing

The new IDC smart home device tracker forecasts solid growth for connected devices in key smart home categories.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high
Unified Communications

Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features
Multi-factor authentication

Google rolls out phishing prevention amongst new G Suite security features

Updates include phishing prevention, mobile device management, security keys for two-factor authentication, Information Rights Management, and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
NLP ready to roll into home and work
Unified Communications

NLP ready to roll into home and work

UC consultant Ian Darby recently ended up in San Jose where natural language processing (NLP) was a hot topic. Here is his take on the Next Big Thing.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Early creations with Google's ARCore are taking off
AR, VR & Metaverse

Early creations with Google's ARCore are taking off

While it's only been a few weeks since launch, developers are already publishing new ARCore experiences on Google Play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Google's new investment in Dutch data centre brings total to €1.5b
Hyperscale

Google's new investment in Dutch data centre brings total to €1.5b

Google is investing a further €500m into its Dutch data centre that ran on 100% renewable energy from day 1 to further expand the facility.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17
DataCentre infrastructure

Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17

A report by Dell'Oro Group has shown that high memory costs contributed to a slower than expected Purley refresh cycle slowing sales in the quarter.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
How Google secured more than two billion Android devices
Cybersecurity

How Google secured more than two billion Android devices

Despite all of the breaches across platforms last year Google remains optimistic about their security progress.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads
Crypto

Google to follow Facebook's lead on banning cryptocurrency ads

Google will ban cryptocurrency ads from June 2018, tightening its Financial services policy, following Facebook's similar move to combat scams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job
Smart Home

Siri watch out, Google is gunning for your job

In a fresh move against Siri, Google launches its Assistant on iPads, bringing enhanced smart home capabilities to Apple's larger screens.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Everything you need to know about microservices in today's agile world
DevOps

Everything you need to know about microservices in today's agile world

Microservices will continue to grow in popularity this year, as more companies realise significant business benefits.

By Will Bosma • 5 min read • Tue, 13th Mar 2018
Google puts Mario on the map
Gaming

Google puts Mario on the map

Google partners with Nintendo to bring Mario to Google Maps for a week as part of a birthday celebration, turning navigation arrows into the iconic plumber.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale
Hyperscale

Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale

Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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High demand for Google's machine learning processor in NZ
Artificial Intelligence

High demand for Google's machine learning processor in NZ

Google's Tensor Processing Units are hardware accelerators optimised to speed up and scale up Machine learning workloads.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Google Cloud builds local momentum with new partner
Hyperscale

Google Cloud builds local momentum with new partner

Dynamo6 is the latest Kiwi organisation to be appointed as a Google Cloud partner expanding its reach in Hamilton, Auckland and Bay of Plenty.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse
Hyperscale

5 reasons why Japan is a global data center powerhouse

Japan's global data center dominance stems from robust tech talent, unique standards, Asia Pacific's largest market, and major global players' presence.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers to stay away from dodgy ticket site
Cybersecurity

NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers to stay away from dodgy ticket site

The NZ Commerce Commission warns consumers against using Viagogo following 228 complaints about fake tickets, hidden fees, and misleading claims.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Mar 2018