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Australian Govt & AWS strike cloud services deal
Hyperscale

Australian Govt & AWS strike cloud services deal

The Australian Government has inked a deal with Amazon Web Services, allowing federal, state, and territory agencies streamlined access to AWS cloud services.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Microsoft traineeships to boost information technology careers in South Australia
Microsoft

Microsoft traineeships to boost information technology careers in South Australia

Microsoft Australia and the State Government are launching a traineeship program to create a pipeline of IT talent and boost careers in the tech industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019

Global Stories

Stratacache opens a new Singapore warehouse and logistics centre
Customer Relationship Management

Stratacache opens a new Singapore warehouse and logistics centre

Stratacache provides scalable customer experiences, supposedly empowering retailers to learn more about their customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
InVision appoints first APAC MD following rapid regional growth
Customer Relationship Management

InVision appoints first APAC MD following rapid regional growth

InVision appoints Tom Richardson as its first Asia-Pacific Managing Director as it expands rapidly in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries
Unified Communications

Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries

The business operations of Transition Systems will continue as a distinct Unified Communications business unit under the Exclusive Networks banner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Adobe Symposium unleashes innovations for the customer experience
Customer Experience

Adobe Symposium unleashes innovations for the customer experience

4000+ flock to Adobe Symposium in Sydney, exploring digital transformation and customer experience innovation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
ANZ consumers expect a stellar customer experience, Adobe finds
Customer Relationship Management

ANZ consumers expect a stellar customer experience, Adobe finds

Australians and New Zealanders demand top-tier, personalised customer experiences, with 79% seeking tailored interactions, Adobe's Experience Index reveals.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
BT opens doors to Paris cybersecurity operations centre
Security Information and Event Management

BT opens doors to Paris cybersecurity operations centre

The Paris Cyber SOC will provide advanced incident detection, threat intelligence, orchestration and automation services.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges
EduTech

Microsoft showcase highlights NZ's critical challenges

Microsoft's first parliamentary showcase in New Zealand highlighted local innovations addressing critical environmental, social, and economic challenges.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
OPPO woos photography lovers with a pop-up cam
OPPO

OPPO woos photography lovers with a pop-up cam

OPPO has launched its new Reno smartphone series in New Zealand, featuring a pop-up camera for photography enthusiasts, with prices up to NZD $1300.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Don't let fear win: saying no to ransomware
Malware

Don't let fear win: saying no to ransomware

Databarracks urges businesses to adopt a non-negotiation stance against ransomware attacks, citing Radiohead's defiance as an inspiring example.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Risk management: Are CTOs setting the wrong priorities?
Disaster Recovery

Risk management: Are CTOs setting the wrong priorities?

According to the survey, managers don't allocate enough resources and have insufficient skills to effectively manage risks at their organisations.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce
Data Analytics

Augusta launches digital transformation project with IBM and Salesforce

Kiwi company Augusta Funds Management has chosen IBM and Salesforce to further advance business operations and upgrade its investor experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa
Unified Communications

Jabra's environment-aware headphones hit Aotearoa

The headphones include SmartSound that automatically adjusts the sound and noise cancelling based on the user's environment.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities
Partner Programmes

Base 2 and Ginger IT announce merger to strengthen capabilities

New Zealand IT service providers Base 2 and Ginger are merging to enhance their capabilities in delivering IT support for small-to-medium businesses.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019
UiPath brings automation skills to ANZ students
EduTech

UiPath brings automation skills to ANZ students

UiPath launches its Academic Alliance in Australia and New Zealand, starting with the University of Auckland, to equip students with critical automation skills.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019
Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work
Human Capital Management

Kiwi employees increasingly unsatisfied at work

One in three New Zealanders are planning to change jobs this year due to a lack of promotional opportunities and challenges, according to new research by Hays.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jun 2019