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Amazon launches new service in Singapore to transform retail
Smart Cities

Amazon launches new service in Singapore to transform retail

Amazon's first retail service in Singapore is set to transform the retail industry with products ordered from phones and delivered within two hours.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Aims - new offering supports AWS Direct Connect in Malaysia
Hyperscale

Aims - new offering supports AWS Direct Connect in Malaysia

Malaysia-based data center company, Aims Group, is offering a private network connect to support AWS Direct Connect.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says
Smart Home

Older consumers - not convinced by the idea of smart tech, report says

To appeal to a wider audience including older consumers, brands need to ensure that they highlight the applicability of products in day-to-day life.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?
DataCentre infrastructure

LinkedIn's 2017 Global Top Companies list - did you make the cut?

Schneider Electric, a global organisation that specialises in energy management and automation, is one of the companies that made the list.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Exclusive interview: Shopgate's CEO on entering Aussie market alongside Amazon
Marketing Technologies

Exclusive interview: Shopgate's CEO on entering Aussie market alongside Amazon

With Amazon's rollout, there will be pressure on retailers, who will need to focus heavily on retaining customers to avoid losing them to the giant.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Amazon's approach to OZ is imminent but price wars aren't necessary
Supply Chain

Amazon's approach to OZ is imminent but price wars aren't necessary

Before you march off into a price war, a recent survey has indicated a different approach to the eCommerce giant could be more beneficial.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017
Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon
Unified Communications

Shopgate enters Aussie eCommerce market alongside Amazon

Shopgate brings its mobile platform services to Australia, allowing local merchants to boost customer retention and engagement.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 10th May 2017
Amazon embraces sustainability with global solar energy plans
Hyperscale

Amazon embraces sustainability with global solar energy plans

Amazon plans to install solar panels on its fulfillment centers worldwide in a new initiative to generate clean energy.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
EXCLUSIVE: Veritas EVP delves into 3 key trends of the ANZ channel
Hyperscale

EXCLUSIVE: Veritas EVP delves into 3 key trends of the ANZ channel

Digital transformation has given rise to a number of trends in information management - Mike Palmer explains how the channel can capitalise on them.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Amazon's AWS S3 suffers failure - Slack, Medium and Quora all affected
Storage

Amazon's AWS S3 suffers failure - Slack, Medium and Quora all affected

Major outage strikes Amazon's AWS, leading to widespread disruption for Slack, Medium, and Quora among others.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Mar 2017
Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring
Supply Chain

Cin7 ties together Amazon Seller integration to keep sales soaring

The native integration includes all four Amazon Channels, will also help merchandise manufacturers, private labelers and wholesalers through Amazon.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Dec 2016
Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings
Internet of Things

Local Check Point channel leading way with new threat-as-a-service offerings

Check Point's ANZ partners will be first in the world to market with new channel-driven threat-as-a-service offerings providing threat cloud services.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 31st Oct 2016
Amazon primed for domination as Q2 revenue climbs rapidly
Hyperscale

Amazon primed for domination as Q2 revenue climbs rapidly

Amazon's second quarter 2016 financial results are strong as ever, with a 42% increase in operating cash flow and a 31% increase in net sales.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Aug 2016
Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market
Microsoft

Apple remains top dog of declining tablet market

Tablet shipments decline as large smartphones erode market, says TrendForce. 35.2 million units shipped in Q1 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
Super small, super light Kindle launched
Amazon

Super small, super light Kindle launched

The Kindle Oasis, Amazon's newest e-reader, is the thinnest and lightest version to date, weighing in at just $449.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Amazon teases new education platform
eLearning

Amazon teases new education platform

Amazon aims to enter the education market with a new platform for schools and classrooms, according to reports. #AmazonEducation.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Thu, 17th Mar 2016

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Collaboration, not competition - key to success for Aussie FinTech sector
Fintech

Collaboration, not competition - key to success for Aussie FinTech sector

The report finds that technology giants such as Apple and Amazon threaten the emerging FinTech industry and Australia's traditional banking sector.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017