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Synnex targets education and entertainment with new robotics deal
EduTech

Synnex targets education and entertainment with new robotics deal

Synnex Austraia is adding UBTech Robotics to its portfolio in a deal which targets the education and entertainment markets.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply
Firewalls

Confusion around GDPR with 37% unsure if they need to comply

​A large portion of businesses have no idea what they need to do in the wake of the fast-approaching General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Sep 2017
Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group
Data Analytics

Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group

Skyfii extends contract with The GPT Group for another three years, expanding its suite of analytics and marketing services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X
Wearables

Seven things you need to know about Apple's iPhone X

Apple has unveiled the iPhone X, the latest addition to its smartphone lineup, featuring Face ID and OLED screens.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
AR, VR & Metaverse

It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross] Disney Tsum Tsum event begins
Gaming

Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross] Disney Tsum Tsum event begins

Square Enix has announced a collaboration between Disney Tsum Tsum and Kingdom Hearts Union χ [cross], much to the excitement of fans.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Microsoft Asia refreshes commitment to industrial IoT
Internet of Things

Microsoft Asia refreshes commitment to industrial IoT

Microsoft and its Asian Partner Alliance are showcasing the latest in IoT at the second Microsoft IoT Expo in Taiwan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud
Storage

IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud

The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Diamond-backed cryptocurrency Sparkle Coin to launch token sale
Crypto

Diamond-backed cryptocurrency Sparkle Coin to launch token sale

By backing Sparkle Coin with diamonds, early adopters have a safety net for their participation in cryptocurrency.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
Traditional business to stagnate in the wake of 5G
Unified Communications

Traditional business to stagnate in the wake of 5G

A recent report from GlobalData has uncovered many findings, the most prominent of which being the stagnation of traditional telco business.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Digital projects driving India's commercial tablet sales
Apple

Digital projects driving India's commercial tablet sales

Strong growth in the commercial segment is helping drive marginal growth in the Indian tablet market, despite a declining consumer segment.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend
Network Infrastructure

Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend

Australia's traditional PC market has bucked the global trend to record growth in Q2, driven by strong consumer, enterprise and public sector spend.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
SAP SE announce stable growth for its Hybris solutions
Cloud Services

SAP SE announce stable growth for its Hybris solutions

The company says there was a 40% increase in deals involving multiple SAP Hybris cloud solutions in the first half of 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel
Biometrics

Gemalto hails future of biometrics in ePassports for more efficient travel

Gemalto's biometric self-service technologies are now being used in ePassports in 30 countries around the world.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0
Security vulnerabilities

Android 'Toast' overlay vulnerability affects all versions prior to 8.0

Android users are being urged to apply any security patches for their devices, after security researchers discovered a 'high severity' vulnerability.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service
Gaming

EB Games now offering a console and controller repair service

If your video game console or controller is broken, you can now take it to your local EB Games store and they can get it fixed for you.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
The Warehouse Group sells financial services business for $18m
Fintech

The Warehouse Group sells financial services business for $18m

The deal will enable The Warehouse Group to focus its capital and people resources on the transformation of its retail business.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017