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Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks
EduTech

Australian economy at risk of losing billions to cyber attacks

Cyber attacks could cost Australia up to $16bn, according to a new study by specialist insurance firm Lloyd's. Sydney is the 12th most at-risk city.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Device vendors gear up for the Singles' Day sales event in China
Notebook

Device vendors gear up for the Singles' Day sales event in China

Chinese vendors are preparing for the popular Singles' Day event, often referred to as the Black Friday of the west.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement
Microsoft

Microsoft OEM reseller to pay $250,000 in damages for copyright infringement

One Australian reseller will pay $250,000 following an out of court settlement, while the courts have found in favour of Microsoft in a second case.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Global Stories

21Vianet & Warburg Pincus target Chinese data center real estate market
Hyperscale

21Vianet & Warburg Pincus target Chinese data center real estate market

21Vianet's new deal with a private equity firm will give the company deeper access into the data center real estate market.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
6 trends transforming the future of Adobe
Marketing Technologies

6 trends transforming the future of Adobe

Adobe revolutionises digital creativity with mobile-first tools, cloud integration, and AI, signalling a transformed future for the tech titan.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2016
While cloud competitors narrow their focus, Fujitsu continues a multiline approach
Hyperscale

While cloud competitors narrow their focus, Fujitsu continues a multiline approach

Through partnerships, Fujitsu extends its ability to host third-party applications, helping it capitalise on core data center presence.

By Molly Gallaher Boddy • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Internet of Things or Internet of Trouble?
Malware

Internet of Things or Internet of Trouble?

The recent cyber-attack in the US has raised concerns about the potential threat to New Zealand from the Internet of Things.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition
Network Infrastructure

SonicWall stands on its own two feet as new 'spinoff' from Dell acquisition

Cybersecurity provider SonicWall is about to become its own independent company, following the restructure of Dell Software Group.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Nov 2016
Instagram to roll out online shopping platform
Instagram

Instagram to roll out online shopping platform

On a platform known for its power of mobile discovery, we're excited to announce an easier experience to shop the products you love on Instagram.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

APAC as-a-Service industry sees boom while traditional sourcing market weakens

The Asia-Pacific as-a-Service industry is growing and has now surpassed traditional outsourcing levels for the very first time.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016
Frost & Sullivan tells: The $500+ million local agritech opportunity
Agricultural Technology

Frost & Sullivan tells: The $500+ million local agritech opportunity

The agritech market doesn't really sound the domain of the traditional IT reseller, but tap into it in the right way, and there are riches to be had.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications
Unified Communications

CenturyLink 'extends reach' through $34 billion buyout of Level 3 Communications

Global IT company CenturyLink is spending around $34 billion to buy out Fortune 500 and global communications company Level 3 Communications.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Security in the data center: Trust remains low
Document Management

Security in the data center: Trust remains low

Concerns over the security of data stored in the cloud are increasing, according to the second annual SANS Institute Cloud Security Survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC
Microsoft

Surface Studio increases the versatility of the Windows PC

At the company's October 26 event, Microsoft added a new category to its lineup of Surface-branded computers: Surface Studio.

By Richard Edwards • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi developed app aims to improve healthcare with secure info sharing
Public Cloud

Kiwi developed app aims to improve healthcare with secure info sharing

A Kiwi developed app means clinicians will soon be able to safely share - and capture - confidential patient info on the go.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2016
Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers
Cartech

Vector's new EV charging app wants to ease 'range anxiety' for Kiwi drivers

Vector is making efforts to put 'range anxiety' to rest for electric vehicle (EV) drivers across the country, with the launch of its EV charging app.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults
Chorus

Spark unveils solution to deal with 'aging' copper line faults

Spark introduces Spark Restore Kit to help customers stay online during broadband or landline faults in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016