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Aerohive eyes Ruckus channel in 'flagging competitor landscape'
Data Analytics

Aerohive eyes Ruckus channel in 'flagging competitor landscape'

Aerohive is eyeing up the Ruckus reseller channel as it seeks to expand its own reach and capitalise on new growth markets locally.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says
Malware

Use your 'common-sense' online this holiday season, researcher says

Beware of online cybersecurity scams this Christmas as fake retail apps appear on app stores, warns cybersecurity expert.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Veritas updates backup recovery solution amidst mid-market boom
Disaster Recovery

Veritas updates backup recovery solution amidst mid-market boom

Veritas is set to capitalise on the growing demand for data protection in mid-market organisations with updates to its Backup Exec 16 tool.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
The Top 9 communications tools for Salesforce
Unified Communications

The Top 9 communications tools for Salesforce

Boost Salesforce connectivity with our definitive guide to the best comms tools from Dreamforce, featuring game-changing apps like eSignLive.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope
Firewalls

Exclusive: Hemisphere adds six new security vendors; ups solution sell scope

The addition of six vendors to Hemisphere Technologies' portfolio is offering resellers new opportunities via a full solution sell, the distie says.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Why companies are jumping into data lakes
Hyperscale

Why companies are jumping into data lakes

Firms are adopting 'data lakes' to navigate and utilise the torrent of digital information for competitive edge and enhanced analytics.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds
Cybersecurity

A quarter of Australian firms ignorant about their own cyber defences, survey finds

Australian businesses are getting better at reporting cyber attacks but still remain ignorant about their own defences, a new survey has found.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Aussie startup Reekoh partners with Kyocera to launch IoT marketplace for Asian systems integrators
Internet of Things

Aussie startup Reekoh partners with Kyocera to launch IoT marketplace for Asian systems integrators

Australian startup Reekoh has scored a deal with Kyocera to bring an IoT marketplace to systems integrators in Singapore and South East Asia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts
Digital Entertainment

Travel tips: The gadgets that I take on my overseas jaunts

Navigating modern air travel's dual ease and hassle, these versatile gadgets can lighten your load and elevate your overseas adventures.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership
OKI Data

OKI moves in on ANZ channel with new reseller partnership

OKI partners with Cartridge World to expand its channel in Australia and New Zealand. Cartridge World will resell OKI devices at its franchise stores.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Nov 2016
Indian smartphone market meets major milestone
Analyst report

Indian smartphone market meets major milestone

India's smartphone market hits a record-high with over 30 million shipments, driven by festive sales and a strong online presence.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Smart appliances

Technology changing the face of retail, exec says

Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Speak like a data center geek: Big data
Data Analytics

Speak like a data center geek: Big data

Dive into the 'big' in big data—massive datasets yielding insights for a digital world estimated at 44B gigabytes by 2020.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
CA's new ANZ chief on DX, what's happening in AU and his plans for the NZ market
Digital Transformation

CA's new ANZ chief on DX, what's happening in AU and his plans for the NZ market

New CA ANZ chief Paul Falkenstein gears up to propel digital transformation in AU and NZ amidst the fast-evolving tech landscape.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
Health Technologies

Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils a future shaped by digital transformation, advocating for developers to lead a 'new world' of tech.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders
Risk & Compliance

Highest penalties yet handed down to two mobile traders

Two mobile traders have been handed the stiffest penalties yet for breaching the CCCFA, with charges also brought against ninth mobile trader.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network
Partner Programmes

Dropbox welcomes security giants Symantec to Partner Network

Dropbox has officially welcomed Symantec to the company's Partner Network, alongside other security industry heavyweights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office
Fintech

Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office

Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016