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Ricoh and Veeam: Backup-as-a-Service the way of the future
Virtualisation

Ricoh and Veeam: Backup-as-a-Service the way of the future

Ricoh's new cloud-based Backup-as-a-Service with Veeam's Cloud Connect offers offsite backup and disaster recovery.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale
Kogan.com

Kogan pays penalty for inflating prices pre-sale

Online retailer Kogan ha paid $32,400 in penalties after being accused of increasing prices of computer monitors before putting them on sale.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016

Global Stories

World of Tanks now available free on PlayStation 4
Gaming

World of Tanks now available free on PlayStation 4

Armour up on PS4! World of Tanks rolls out free; special tanks and offers await new recruits till January's end.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Yamaha Music customers get interactive with digital signage
Digital Signage

Yamaha Music customers get interactive with digital signage

Yamaha Music customers now have a more interactive experience when visiting the company's retail partners, thanks to digital signage and smartphones.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Hands-on Review: Epson WorkForce ET- 4550
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson WorkForce ET- 4550

You might think that all printers are the same. Well the Epson WorkForce ET- 4550 is quite different and it's part of a new breed of inkjet printer.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
The 2016 data center: On-demand, on the edge and hyperscale
Hyperscale

The 2016 data center: On-demand, on the edge and hyperscale

John Schmidt, CommScope data center solutions lead, offers up his view on the shifts happening in the data center market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Dicker Data gives back with $100,000 donation
Dicker Data

Dicker Data gives back with $100,000 donation

Dicker Data has made a $100,000 donation to assist families and businesses impacted by the tornado which hit Sydney's Kurnell last December.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Three ways to meet consumer demand this year
Unified Communications

Three ways to meet consumer demand this year

In 2023, staying ahead in retail means mastering omni-channel experiences and refining customer journey analytics, asserts Teradata.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jan 2016
Analytics not enough, according to expert
Data Analytics

Analytics not enough, according to expert

Organisations failing to tap full potential of data, says Qualtrics. Companies need to understand 'why' data is collected.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
Ovum reveals three certainties for the rapidly evolving music streaming sector in 2016
Digital Entertainment

Ovum reveals three certainties for the rapidly evolving music streaming sector in 2016

The shift in consumer spending towards accessing music rather than owning it is an unstoppable trend resulting in a monumental shake-up.

By Simon Dyson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jan 2016
Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app offers free downloads
EduTech

Oxford Learner's Thesaurus app offers free downloads

The Oxford Learner's Thesaurus is celebrating World Thesaurus Day today with a promotion on its app for iOS and Android.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Is it really Big Brother? In-store analytics
Data Analytics

Is it really Big Brother? In-store analytics

Only recently stores are starting to focus their analytics efforts for a deeper understanding of their customer's behaviours, needs and preferences.

By Ankit Sehgal • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Consumer electronics market flatlines
Internet of Things

Consumer electronics market flatlines

Data security concerns and declining demand for smartphones, tablets and IoT devices are stifling the growth of the consumer electronics industry.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Are you accidentally leaking your employees' health information?
Breach Prevention

Are you accidentally leaking your employees' health information?

Health information is being stolen from non-healthcare organisations, affecting 18 out of 20 industries, says Verizon.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch
Fitbit

Fitbit Blaze: Personal, functional and not quite a smartwatch

Fitbit Blaze, the latest wearable from the company, focuses on health and fitness features with a variety of essential tools.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016
Is your school's personal data at risk?
Firewalls

Is your school's personal data at risk?

Discover if your school's data is vulnerable to cyber threats and why it's critical to safeguard sensitive information.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Jan 2016