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Vodafone unveils high-tech 'workplace of the future'
Unified Communications

Vodafone unveils high-tech 'workplace of the future'

Vodafone has officially opened its new Christchurch-based South Island headquarters - the 'most technologically advanced office workplace in NZ'.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
$14 million boost in supercomputer storage to benefit Australian science
DataCentre infrastructure

$14 million boost in supercomputer storage to benefit Australian science

The Australian Government has given an additional £7m to the National Computational Infrastructure's (NCI) supercomputer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Jul 2016
Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract
Health Technologies

Cloudera Enterprise inks international IMS Health contract

Global information and technology services firm IMS Health as selected Cloudera to support its Big Data Factory for life sciences and healthcare.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
NZ-based MyWave recognised as global market leader in AI tech
Artificial Intelligence

NZ-based MyWave recognised as global market leader in AI tech

New Zealand-based MyWave has been named the 'technology market leader in the global intelligent assistant market' by Frost & Sullivan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Data loss explained - Five reasons why your company could be next
Malware

Data loss explained - Five reasons why your company could be next

Security firm ESET claims that for most companies, data is the most precious asset they have - when it's lost, the cost can be catastrophic.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Brocade launches 'industry-first' Gen 6 Fibre family for all-flash data centers
Storage

Brocade launches 'industry-first' Gen 6 Fibre family for all-flash data centers

Brocade has launched the industry's first Gen 6 Fibre Channel directors that will complement its storage network solutions.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump
Apple

Apple's earnings fall victim to iPhone sales slump

Apple releases Q3 results: revenue falls for second straight quarter, along with sales of iPhone. Quarterly profit down 27%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
QBE signs on for multimillion dollar deal with Optus
Unified Communications

QBE signs on for multimillion dollar deal with Optus

QBE Australia partners with Optus in a multimillion-dollar deal for ICT services that will enhance voice, mobile, and data networks across 42 locations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Survey highlights the challenges in cloud data security
Cloud Security

Survey highlights the challenges in cloud data security

A new study shows concerns about cloud security are well founded. So how can companies secure their data in the cloud?.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Is your customer experience strategy reaching expectations?
Customer Relationship Management

Is your customer experience strategy reaching expectations?

Why are customer experience efforts not living up to expectations? NICE believes a lack of customer interaction visibility may be the answer.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Let's not forget that RegTech is also about cybersecurity
Firewalls

Let's not forget that RegTech is also about cybersecurity

The cybersecurity implications of RegTech and data analytics are just as important as the technology itself, Palo Alto Networks warns.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016
Intel sees slower data center growth in second quarter 2016
Hyperscale

Intel sees slower data center growth in second quarter 2016

Intel's data centre business sees muted growth in Q2, despite overall $13.5bn revenue and solid profitability. CEO Krzanich remains optimistic.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jul 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion
Exeed

Exeed eyes cloud, commercial growth on back of new staff promotion

Exeed has promoted Matt Rummel to NZ sales director as it looks to grow its cloud and commercial businesses, while Aussie business sees strong demand.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal
Play Distribution

DXRacer gaming chairs and desks hit Kiwi market in Play Distribution deal

Play Distribution is opening up the gaming chair and desk market for Kiwi retailers, with a distie deal to bring DXRacer's offerings to market here.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Not long now: Cyber attacks to target local businesses
Cybersecurity

Not long now: Cyber attacks to target local businesses

No matter the type of business you're in, security within IT systems is crucial to maintain your reputation and avoid any major information breaches.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Exclusive: IDC NZ tells how you can win in the growth security services market
Analyst report

Exclusive: IDC NZ tells how you can win in the growth security services market

Vertical industry knowledge is more crucial than security expertise for resellers wanting to tap into the growth security services market in NZ.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 27th Jul 2016
Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand
Unified Communications

Chorus calls for 250 technicians to manage fault & fibre demand

Chorus is looking to recruit an extra 250 technicians and staff to cope with the massive demand for copper and fibre networks.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jul 2016