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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

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
JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?
Wearables

The Note 7 embarrassment: How badly damaged is Samsung really?

Samsung's long-term prospects remain bright despite short-term challenges, according to a survey on the Note 7 recall.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world
Malware

APAC malware and botnet threats charge ahead rest of the world

Fortinet's latest report has revealed global cyber threat trends, showing that malware and botnets are targeting APAC more than anywhere else.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style
Gaming

Lara Croft celebrates her 20 years in style

After a year-long wait, the PlayStation 4 release of Rise of the Tomb Raider is finally here and worth every minute, according to a journalist.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Sun, 30th Oct 2016
New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down
Apple

New IDC stats show Galaxy Note7 debacle hasn't slowed Samsung down

New statistics from IDC show that despite Samsung's Galaxy Note7 being removed from the market, this has had no effect on global smartphone shipments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2016
Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?
Digital Transformation

Where are enterprises in achieving digital transformation?

Ovum's ICT Enterprise Insights program 2016/17 reveals progress of enterprises' digital strategies & investment in technologies.

By Daniel Mayo • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption
Encryption

Microsoft: Saying goodbye to passwords and saying 'Hello' to better encryption

Microsoft heralds the end of passwords, embracing Windows Hello encryption for a safer online experience, led by Molly Dalton's vision.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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