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Actifio and Charles Taylor partner up to benefit tech insurance sector
Disaster Recovery

Actifio and Charles Taylor partner up to benefit tech insurance sector

Traditional approaches to data management such as backup, disaster recovery, test and application development have become unsustainable.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Nov 2016
Mangawhai to Sydney to mainland USA - NZ's fourth international cable on its way
Network Infrastructure

Mangawhai to Sydney to mainland USA - NZ's fourth international cable on its way

New Zealand's fourth international cable build, the Hawaiki cable, has begun construction, aiming to increase internet speed and connectivity.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Former NZME exec to head MYOB's NZ operations
Fintech

Former NZME exec to head MYOB's NZ operations

Carolyn Luey, formerly of NZME, takes the helm of MYOB's NZ division, eyeing innovation and local business success.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery
EduTech

Execs and IT pros show 'significant disconnect' with disaster recovery

C-level executives and IT professionals have a significant disconnect when it comes to disaster recovery, says Evolve IP survey.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016
Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste
Drones

Pizza drone deliveries are a thing now - Kiwi customer gets first taste

In a world first, a Peri-Peri Chicken Pizza and a Chicken and Cranberry Pizza have been dropped off to a customer in Whangaparoa.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant
Fujitsu

Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant

Fujitsu named a top provider of end-to-end IoT solutions by Gartner, highlighting their extensive experience in the field.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017
Malware

New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage
Firewalls

Taiwan a regular target of cyber espionage

Taiwan faces sustained cyber attacks, with officials and energy firms targeted by espionage campaign, reports Palo Alto Networks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Fintech

Xero takes home NZ international business award

Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
IN PICS: Nutanix hosts X tour for partners and customers in Aussie
Converged Infrastructure

IN PICS: Nutanix hosts X tour for partners and customers in Aussie

Nutanix has showcased its latest IT innovations at 'X Tours' in Brisbane and Melbourne, eyeing a quadruple growth in its ANZ business within three years.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Quantum Computer embraces SDN with Brocade in Shanghai
Quantum Computing

Quantum Computer embraces SDN with Brocade in Shanghai

Quanta Computer deploys Brocade-powered IP networks at factories, simplifying operations at network edge and data center.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Is Samsung about to sell its PC business?
Lenovo

Is Samsung about to sell its PC business?

It was only a couple months ago that Samsung sold its printer business to HP for more than $1 Billion - and soon its PC business could be gone too.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia
Unified Communications

New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia

Over 20 new Australian Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are now offering direct connectivity to enterprises via the Equinix Cloud Exchange.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says
IT Automation

Industrial automation behind tech spending growth in APAC, researcher says

In the APeJ region, IDC forecasts tech spending in manufacturing will hit USD $36 billion by 2020, driven by industrial automation and efficiency gains.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Sam

Cyber crims targeting Aussie companies with Microsoft OneDrive accounts
Malware

Cyber crims targeting Aussie companies with Microsoft OneDrive accounts

Cyber-criminals are exploiting Microsoft OneDrive for Business accounts to spread malware in Australian companies, says new research by Forcepoint.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016
Westcon-Comster bolsters Aussie leadership team with three appointments
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon-Comster bolsters Aussie leadership team with three appointments

Westcon-Comstor strengthens Australian executive team with three new appointments, including Chris Apthorpe as Vendor Alliances Director.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016
TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste
Unified Communications

TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016