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Kiwi partner named in HubSpot's global top five
DevOps

Kiwi partner named in HubSpot's global top five

Hype & Dexter is an Auckland-based agency that specialises in providing organisations with marketing automation solutions.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Moustache Republic expands Aussie presence with new exec
Marketing Technologies

Moustache Republic expands Aussie presence with new exec

The Kiwi digital commerce partner has appointed a Sydney-based director to oversee the expansion of the company's Australian footprint.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2019
Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway
Unified Communications

Sunshine Coast submarine cable landing station underway

The submarine cable will help deliver the fastest data and telecoms connection to Asia from the east coast of Australia.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
IBM wins multi-million dollar cloud deal
Unified Communications

IBM wins multi-million dollar cloud deal

IBM will use its cloud infrastructure to support Smart Energy Water in a multi-year, multi-million USD deal aimed at transforming global utilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
France grants first approvals for automated surveillance UAVs
Drones

France grants first approvals for automated surveillance UAVs

France's Directorate-General for Civil Aviation (DGAC) has given approval for the first fully-automated surveillance drone to be operated in France.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Accenture and Microsoft strengthen bond with new business group
Digital Transformation

Accenture and Microsoft strengthen bond with new business group

The new group elevates a longstanding strategic alliance, expanding combined service capabilities, global scale and joint solution development.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Digital workspace growth foiled by lack of clear strategy
Digital Transformation

Digital workspace growth foiled by lack of clear strategy

A new report has revealed the benefits of digital technology are well-known, yet a distinct lack of cohesion exists around how to effectively adopt it.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
New Kiwi company aims for mid-market with RPA and AI
Unified Communications

New Kiwi company aims for mid-market with RPA and AI

With an emphasis on blending the two technologies to maximise returns for local mid-market companies, it helps them take the robot out of the human.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Jan 2019
ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership
Unified Communications

ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
How an internal chatbot can streamline a business
Unified Communications

How an internal chatbot can streamline a business

Chatbots have typically been used for customer experience, but AvePoint ANZ believes employees should also benefit from their use.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution
Unified Communications

Aussie SMB partners with Microsoft to launch AI solution

Australian tech firm LiveTiles partners with Microsoft to launch an Airline AI bot to streamline gate operations, aiming to boost customer service efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2019
Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware
Malware

Malwarebytes reveals APAC countries most targeted by malware

The report identifies increases in backdoors, cryptocurrency miners, and the use of exploits against their endpoints.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019
Exclusive: What does the IT industry think of Brexit?
Hyperscale

Exclusive: What does the IT industry think of Brexit?

We've gathered the mixed thoughts of various IT leaders with business interests in the EU to gain an understanding of how Brexit will impact the industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance
Co-working

London coworking space teams with Global Cyber Alliance

A London-based coworking space is about to become a major cybersecurity innovation hub and a primary UK landing pad for security challenge winners.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
EdgeConneX acquires Munich data centre, plans for expansion
Hyperscale

EdgeConneX acquires Munich data centre, plans for expansion

EdgeConneX acquires a key data centre in Munich, marking its ninth European location, aiming to expand infrastructure amid rising demand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Digital Realty announces build of its third Singapore data centre
Hyperscale

Digital Realty announces build of its third Singapore data centre

The company has acquired land adjacent to its existing Singapore data centre and intends to build a 50 MW monster.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
Cybercrime could cost NZ$8 trillion over next five years
Supply Chain

Cybercrime could cost NZ$8 trillion over next five years

Cybercrime may cost businesses worldwide NZD $8 trillion over five years, as firms struggle to secure increasingly complex digital systems, warns Accenture.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019