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Kiwi Stories

Written by Julia

IRD to spend over $1 billion on a system that makes it easier for Kiwis to pay tax
Digital Transformation

IRD to spend over $1 billion on a system that makes it easier for Kiwis to pay tax

The programme is expected to cost between $1.5 and $1.69 billion, with most of the costs coming from purchasing goods and services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Written by Julia

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy
DataCentre infrastructure

Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high
Unified Communications

Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network
Internet of Things

Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network

Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Data shows women work harder than men in Australia
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Data shows women work harder than men in Australia

Women driving corporate performance with higher effort levels than men, according to Gartner's Global Talent Monitor report.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
How Workplace By Facebook helped solve an avocado shortage
Unified Communications

How Workplace By Facebook helped solve an avocado shortage

Many employees in major industries like retail, farming, and transport seldom have their own PC or even a company email address, but they do all have.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
SolarWinds introduces new backup service for physical and virtual servers
Disaster Recovery

SolarWinds introduces new backup service for physical and virtual servers

Survey reveals IT pros frustrated with costly, complex backup solutions; SolarWinds responds with user-friendly alternative.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
“As revolutionary as the Internet” - Oracle CTO unveils new autonomous database
Hyperscale

“As revolutionary as the Internet” - Oracle CTO unveils new autonomous database

Oracle's Larry Ellison introduces new cloud database, claiming it's as revolutionary as the Internet. Takes aim at Amazon's offering.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020
Hyperscale

Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Microsoft Azure unveils collaboration with Databricks
Public Cloud

Microsoft Azure unveils collaboration with Databricks

Microsoft and Databricks have released Azure Databricks, their collaborative effort to extract value from big data and AI.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Gartner names the top trends impacting digital infrastructure and operations
DataCentre infrastructure

Gartner names the top trends impacting digital infrastructure and operations

Gartner report highlights the choice facing IT infrastructure organizations in a digital world, according to analyst David Cappuccio.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data
Digital Transformation

Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data

cording to a recent report by Microsoft, digital transformation is estimated to add $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Toshiba plans complete transformation - starting with a chief digital officer
Digital Transformation

Toshiba plans complete transformation - starting with a chief digital officer

The newly created position will lead a newly established business unit, the Digital Transformation Strategy Acceleration Division.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use
Data Analytics

Cambridge Analytica gets New Zealanders talking about data use

New Zealanders are questioning how their data is being used online after recent scandals, says InternetNZ CEO Jordan Carter.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand
Network Infrastructure

Submarine cable boom fueled by new tech, soaring demand

The international capacity deployed by companies such as Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Amazon rose 14-fold between 2012-2016.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Julia

Schneider Electric: A working definition for edge computing
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric: A working definition for edge computing

Edge Computing, a rapidly growing concept, was a major topic at DCD Zettastructure. However, there is still no consensus on the definition of Edge.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
French firm invests S$80 million in Singapore's energy initiatives, creates 170 new jobs
DataCentre infrastructure

French firm invests S$80 million in Singapore's energy initiatives, creates 170 new jobs

French energy firm Engie will invest S$80 million over the next five years in establishing a Centre of Expertise for District Cooling in Singapore.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018