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Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Microsoft

Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action

Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Chorus

2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas

New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Robotics

Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators

Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Chorus

NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery

The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Global Stories

Written by Sam

'Courageous leadership' needed in sea of disruption, says exec
Distributors

'Courageous leadership' needed in sea of disruption, says exec

Avnet's ANZ HR director, Jennifer White, promotes courageous leadership in a time of hyperactivity and transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Dicker Data snaps up APAC distie of the year for APC by Schneider Electric
Network Infrastructure

Dicker Data snaps up APAC distie of the year for APC by Schneider Electric

Dicker Data named distributor of the year and Dell awarded partner of the year at the APC by Schneider Electric APJ summit.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Nov 2016
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
Health Technologies

Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils a future shaped by digital transformation, advocating for developers to lead a 'new world' of tech.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Data centres in the financial sector 'cannot afford to go offline'
SimpliVity

Data centres in the financial sector 'cannot afford to go offline'

SimpliVity's OmniStack technology has been chosen by four major financial organisations for their next-gen data centres.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services
Disaster Recovery

Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services

7.5 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand causes disruption to telecommunications services, but progress being made in restoring connections.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Nov 2016
Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers
Distributed Denial of Service

Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers

Ixia launches CloudStorm, pioneering multi-terabit security testing for next-gen hyperscale data centres, readying them for cloud-scale applications.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Storage

Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant

Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market
Digital Transformation

Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market

Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind
Clean technologies

Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind

Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
Wedge Networks unveils 'game changer' malware protection
Malware

Wedge Networks unveils 'game changer' malware protection

Wedge Networks launches new malware blocker to provide enhanced security to small and medium sized businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016
8x8 reveals next gen global partner program to lead cloud transformation
Unified Communications

8x8 reveals next gen global partner program to lead cloud transformation

8x8 introduces Channel 2.0, aimed at accelerating partner growth in response to industry shift. New partners and certifications also announced.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Written by Sam

Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says
Supply Chain

Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says

Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Nov 2016
ZTE unveils next gen green data center
Unified Communications

ZTE unveils next gen green data center

ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Nov 2016