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Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract
Government

Cirrus Networks snatches up $1.6 million Austrade contract

Cirrus Networks has secured a GBP £1.6 million supply contract with Austrade, following its strategic acquisition of Correct Communications.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX
Digital Transformation

8 company mega-merger Trimantium GrowthOps debuts on the ASX

The listing follows a $70 million IPO, which values the company at approximately $143 million on a fully diluted basis.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney
Virtualisation

Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney

Veeam lauds ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney, highlighting standout achievers across 14 categories.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
7 reasons investing in mobility is crucial
Cybersecurity

7 reasons investing in mobility is crucial

Embracing workplace mobility is key to driving growth, innovation, and flexibility, says SAP Concur. Here are seven reasons why businesses must invest in it.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation

Microsoft claims a historic breakthrough in AI, achieving human-level parity in translating Chinese news into English. Yet, challenges remain.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
5G hits NZ with Spark's first live test in Wellington
Unified Communications

5G hits NZ with Spark's first live test in Wellington

The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center

Vertiv's cooling solution also meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for maximum reliability and energy efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible
Data Analytics

Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible

Datashare project to launch, giving NZ businesses free access to big data. Aims to protect against disruption of AI and machine learning.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Hills appoints new business manager to widen vendor portfolio
Hills

Hills appoints new business manager to widen vendor portfolio

Based in Sydney, Banks will be responsible for developing the Hills portfolio and managing vendor relationships.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Pure Storage leaves Arrow for Westcon
Storage

Pure Storage leaves Arrow for Westcon

After two and a half years of success with Arrow ECS in the NZ market, Pure Storage has made the move to exclusivity with Westcon-Comstor.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched
Digital Entertainment

NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched

Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Entrepreneurship

Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition

Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Google Cloud builds local momentum with new partner
Hyperscale

Google Cloud builds local momentum with new partner

Dynamo6 is the latest Kiwi organisation to be appointed as a Google Cloud partner expanding its reach in Hamilton, Auckland and Bay of Plenty.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
ANZ Investments joins global responsible investment network
Investing

ANZ Investments joins global responsible investment network

ANZ Investments does not invest in companies that are involved in manufacturing controversial or nuclear weapons, or manufacturing tobacco products.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce
Digital divide

Govt announces first eight members of digital divide taskforce

The Digital Economy and Digital Inclusion Advisory Group will advise the Govt on how it can build the digital economy and reduce digital divides.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
3 key takeaways from Microsoft's Digital Transformation Roundtable
Digital Transformation

3 key takeaways from Microsoft's Digital Transformation Roundtable

Opportunity, practicality and responsibility were discussed at the Digital Transformation Roundtable held at Microsoft's HQ.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018