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Innovix launches cloud marketplace; signs on as Microsoft CSP
Microsoft

Innovix launches cloud marketplace; signs on as Microsoft CSP

Innovix has launched its cloud marketplace in Singapore and Malaysia, while also signing on as a Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy
Microsoft

Aussie reseller to pay nearly $1m in damages for Microsoft piracy

An Aussie reseller has been ordered to pay Microsoft nearly $1 million in damages for selling pirated software, with further cases likely.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
Perfect storm warning: Look out for dramatic storage changes
Storage

Perfect storm warning: Look out for dramatic storage changes

This year will see the perfect storm across the storage industry, says ioFabric's Greg Wyman. He outlines why and what it means for the market.

By Staff Writer • 9 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law
Data Protection

Why a VPN is essential in Australia after the Metadata Retention Law

As Australia enforces metadata retention, VPNs become crucial to safeguard privacy from government surveillance, making Get a VPN Day more relevant than ever.

By Anas Baig • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?
Biometrics

Microsoft launches 'phone signin' for Android and iOS - but what about its Windows Phone?

Microsoft has launched 'phone sign-in' specifically for Microsoft accounts on Android and iOS - but what about Windows Phones?.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017
Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud
Microsoft

Three things companies must know about data sovereignty when moving to cloud

Move out of that 1980s technology stack and into the world of the cloud – you can get there with knowledge and a trusted vendor.

By Jimmy Fitzgerald • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Openpay & Aopen collaborate to boost ANZ customer experience
Customer Experience

Openpay & Aopen collaborate to boost ANZ customer experience

AOPEN's newest partnership sees two Australian technology companies come together with the of integration of Openpay onto the AOPEN MeldCX system.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Sales and Marketing Jam set to inspire Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland
Wireless Networks

Sales and Marketing Jam set to inspire Wellington, Christchurch, Auckland

The Sales and Marketing Jam is an event hosted by the Kiwi Landing Pad to allow professionals based in the US to share their experience firsthand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Industry experts to share insights at free code conference
Coding

Industry experts to share insights at free code conference

Wellington Code Camp 2017 could be your chance to absorb some expert knowledge and make new partnerships in the tech industry.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Ixia: How to embrace IoT without getting lost in the hype
Network Infrastructure

Ixia: How to embrace IoT without getting lost in the hype

Ardy Sharifnia, general manager, Ixia says that the hype around IoT has paradoxically hindered the understanding of how it actually works.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Virtualization tech is paired up with 10G-EPON in new trail
Virtualisation

Virtualization tech is paired up with 10G-EPON in new trail

Further trials are being planned in preparation for the full-scale application of vCPE to 10Gpbs Internet services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian
Firewalls

Unit 42 researchers suspect Ewind adware Trojan is 100% Russian

The Android Ewind family has just become a little bigger, after Unit 42 researchers discovered multiple new samples of the family.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017
Another day, another flying camera for consumers
Drones

Another day, another flying camera for consumers

Zero Zero Robotics brings its self-flying camera, the Hover Camera Passport, exclusively to Apple stores and Apple.com in five countries.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Noel Leeming Tech Solutions for Business to unveil Rubrik offering
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Noel Leeming Tech Solutions for Business to unveil Rubrik offering

A newly rebranded Noel Leeming Tech Solutions for Business has teamed up with cloud data management vendor Rubrik to bring a new offering to market.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
You're never too old to learn new technologies
Fintech

You're never too old to learn new technologies

ANZ and Age Concern team up to offer technology education to elderly citizens, aiming to help them embrace new banking technology.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Kiwi release date announced for Yakuza Kiwami on PlayStation 4
Gaming

Kiwi release date announced for Yakuza Kiwami on PlayStation 4

After the successful release of Yakuza 0 earlier this year, Yakuza Kiwami is also coming out to the West. The New Zealand release date was announced.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017
Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour
EduTech

Education minister takes online teaching tools on tour

Education Minister announces regional expo tour to showcase tools and resources to support teachers and students in Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako.

By Matthew Bain • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Apr 2017