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Julia Gabel

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Kiwi Stories

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Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec
EduTech

Jacinda Ardern a great example for tech industry, says Tech Women NZ exec

Mistry previously worked for the Manukau Institute of Technology, Wang and Apple and has her own company CreateOps.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018

Global Stories

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AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018
Supply Chain

AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018

AT&T's CIOs face immense pressure in 2018 to digitise businesses and innovate, amidst rising tech disruptions from companies like Grab, Mobike, and ofo.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Root Data Center adds GTT Point of Presence in Montreal facility
Gaming

Root Data Center adds GTT Point of Presence in Montreal facility

Root Data Center partners with GTT Communications to establish a new PoP in Montreal's largest data facility, enhancing global connectivity options.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
The world's top data center colocation markets named
Hyperscale

The world's top data center colocation markets named

Colocation markets within the APAC region accounted for 18% of the Fast 50 list, with Sydney, Singapore and Tokyo also appearing in the top 20 list.

By Julia Gabel • 1 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Equinix continues to dominate Cloudscene's data center leaderboard
Hyperscale

Equinix continues to dominate Cloudscene's data center leaderboard

Equinix has topped Cloudscene's final data center leaderboard for 2017, dominating all regions for the fourth consecutive quarter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer
Public Cloud

Revera picks up Dr. Lance O'Sullivan's company as first Azure Stack customer

New Zealand cloud provider Revera has launched its first client on Azure Stack, with the iMOKO app now live on the hybrid cloud platform.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial
Alibaba

Alibaba nabs 33% stake in Alipay operator Ant Financial

Alibaba solidifies its strategic bond with Ant Financial, acquiring a 33% stake in exchange for intellectual property, ending a lucrative profit-sharing pact.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Feb 2018
Dell updates configurability and performance of thin clients
Network Infrastructure

Dell updates configurability and performance of thin clients

Dell has released updates to its thin client software and operation tools to improve set up and management for VDI solutions.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates
Google

Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates

Google finalises USD $1.1 billion deal with HTC, integrating key HTC staff to bolster their hardware division, and expands its Asia Pacific presence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter
Hyperscale

Equinix CEO leaves company after 11 years over poor judgment in employee matter

Steve Smith resigns as Equinix CEO after 11 years due to poor judgment in an employee matter, with Peter Van Camp stepping in as interim CEO.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Fujifilm acquisition of Xerox the 'best path' forward for shareholders
Internet of Things

Fujifilm acquisition of Xerox the 'best path' forward for shareholders

As a result, Fujifilm will acquire a 50.1% stake of the combined company, leaving Xerox shareholders with 49.9%.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Deloitte: Industry 4.0 tech to bring social change, execs optimistic but unprepared
Data Analytics

Deloitte: Industry 4.0 tech to bring social change, execs optimistic but unprepared

Deloitte study finds senior business executives uncertain on how to benefit from the Fourth Industrial Revolution.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Huawei & UnionPay charge ahead on mission to globalize Huawei Pay
Payment Technologies

Huawei & UnionPay charge ahead on mission to globalize Huawei Pay

UnionPay International and Huawei are partnering to globalise the payment platform Huawei Pay, aiming to improve mobile payment experience for Huawei users.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
Exclusive interview: IT automation, robots and managed services in Indonesia
IT Automation

Exclusive interview: IT automation, robots and managed services in Indonesia

GAS expands Indo IT with Kaseya tie-up, eyeing automation & managed service lessons from ANZ. #TechDayExclusive.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
APJ business leaders can't agree on future of human-machine partnerships
Network Infrastructure

APJ business leaders can't agree on future of human-machine partnerships

APJ business leaders are split on the impact human-machine partnerships will have, with 58% believing they'll save time, while 42% disagree.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
5 big ideas that data center professionals would have never imagined 50 years ago
DataCentre infrastructure

5 big ideas that data center professionals would have never imagined 50 years ago

Data centres have transformed dramatically in 50 years, with innovations like modular power systems, eco-mode cooling, and predictive maintenance techniques.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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TechnologyOne pumps $49.9 million into R&D
Research and Development

TechnologyOne pumps $49.9 million into R&D

The R&D investment exceeds the market average of approximately 12% and equates to 18% of the company's revenue.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018