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Intel Australia chooses Synnex as IoT distie
Internet of Things

Intel Australia chooses Synnex as IoT distie

Intel Australia has selected Synnex as its authorised embedded IoT distributor in the country, expanding its range of IoT products and solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016

Global Stories

University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data
Data Analytics

University of Canterbury embraces cloud computing and big data

The University of Canterbury has pulled off an Australasian first and is using cloud infrastructure and big data analytics to empower teachers.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Microsoft

Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market

Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering
Vocus group

Vocus' Commander rolls out 'innovative' new phone offering

Vocus' Commander business and UCaaS BroadSoft have teamed up to develop an IP key phone replacement product, which they say is an Australian first.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars
Internet of Things

Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars

With nearly two dozen major acquisitions in first four months of 2016, it's shaping up to be a big year - with Cisco, IBM and Intel leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Global smartphone growth flat
Lenovo

Global smartphone growth flat

Minimal growth this quarter is primarily attributed to strong smartphone saturation in developed markets, as well as a decline from Apple and Samsung.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Financial services in the age of IoT
Fintech

Financial services in the age of IoT

Even if your company doesn't provide technology as an end product, pretty soon, your products and services will be inseparable from technology.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Cloudera ramps up Kiwi business on back of 'phenomenal' big data demand
Data Analytics

Cloudera ramps up Kiwi business on back of 'phenomenal' big data demand

Big data spells big opportunities for Cloudera and its Kiwi channel, with new offices, new staff and new customers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Apr 2016
Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators
Unified Communications

Analyst opinion: Future looking rosy for mobile-only operators

The number of mobile-only Internet users in the US is growing due to affordability issues, challenging traditional broadband thinking.

By Mark Newman • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?
Public Cloud

Fighting bank fraud and improving the customer experience: Can they work together?

Decreasing the risk of bank fraud and improving the customer experience are both based on knowing the customer - can they work together?.

By Ian Selbie • 6 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity
Unified Communications

Service providers a weak link in cybersecurity

Businesses that allow their service providers to access sensitive data are at risk of a cyberattack, warns consulting firm Protiviti.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Kiwi company FaceMe expands to the US with new partnership
Unified Communications

Kiwi company FaceMe expands to the US with new partnership

FaceMe, the Kiwi video collaboration company, has teamed up with Pinnaca to enhance its global video portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Cloud Distribution brings OneLogin IAM to local market
Identity and Access Management

Cloud Distribution brings OneLogin IAM to local market

Cloud Distribution is offering resellers 'a force multiplier to win new business' with the signing of a distribution deal with OneLogin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?
Digital Transformation

Does IT have a number of issues seemingly on eternal repeat?

IT's obsession with replacing old technology with new is like diet fads. Cloud-only strategies leave no room for moderation, says Gartner analyst.

By Gregor Petri • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Vietnam and New Zealand, set to dominate the tech world
Partner Programmes

Vietnam and New Zealand, set to dominate the tech world

New Zealand tech companies are setting up offices in Vietnam as the country emerges as Asia's new tech manufacturing hub.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

From tech to cars: 2 Cheap Cars on the hunt for DSE staff
Jobs

From tech to cars: 2 Cheap Cars on the hunt for DSE staff

Dick Smith's Kiwi staff could find jobs from an unlikely source with 2 Cheap Cars liaising with liquidators to open contact channels to recruit staff.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure
Unified Communications

Kordia speaks out against Chorus and NZ Telco infrastructure

Investment in New Zealand's telecommunications industry drives innovation and benefits consumers, but recent changes may threaten competition and innovation.

By Aaron Olphert • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016