Australian Stories

AI Security

Darktrace deploys AI security for Western Australia law firm

Western Australia law firm Jackson McDonald has beefed up its information security with AI technology from Darktrace.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Global Stories

Data Analytics

New IT training initiative targeting 1m people launched by World Economic Forum

The Initiative has the goal of sorting the global skills gap and addressing job displacement arising from automation - with a number of big partners.

By Ashton Young • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Dicker Data

IBM shakes up distribution model and partners for 2018

IBM has combined distribution elements, ending their agreement with Dicker Data while retaining Ingram Micro and Westcon-Comstor.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

Fintech

Education provider TAFE shakes up finance training with Reckon

The partnership is aimed at making the training provider's students more attractive to the major accounting firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Supply Chain

Aussie tech company rubs shoulders with the best in Reuters top 100

Thomson Reuters has named Melbourne's Computershare among the world's top 100 technology companies, the only Australian firm to make the prestigious list.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Managed Security Services Provider

Proficio to deepen APAC presence after 'record-breaking' 2017

Proficio plans to expand its global presence across Asia Pacific, Europe and Latin America after a record-breaking 2017.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS

ChannelLife talks to Cradlepoint CMO and APAC MD about what to expect from the company's move to a subscription model.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Software-as-a-Service

Cradlepoint embraces subscription model with new solutions

The model reflects the industry trend toward SaaS and aims to simplify the application of 4G LTE solutions for end-users.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018

Multi-cloud

Netmagic bags three cloud and data center service awards

The 2018 CIO Choice awards recently took place in Mumbai, India, and Netmagic was one of the evening's big winners.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Storage

Acronis strengthens local presence with new ANZ GM

Acronis appoints industry veteran Neil Morarji as GM for Australia and New Zealand, aiming to enhance local operations and strengthen partner relationships.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Data Analytics

Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018

Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Storage

Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award

IoT Breakthrough lauds Hitachi Vantara & others in its annual awards celebrating IoT innovation and leadership.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

75% using collaboration technologies: Polycom reveals key trends for 2018

Polycom has revealed findings from its latest research that shows collaboration technologies to be transforming business in 2018.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Unified Communications

The new normal: Robots, hyper-collaboration and smart meetings

With 75% of employees using collaboration tech, Polycom's research forecasts an exponential growth in smart meetings, cloud integration, and AI-driven tools.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Artificial Intelligence

Smartphones losing ground to digital voice assistant devices in homes

Two-thirds of consumers who own digital voice assistants use their smartphones less in the home since acquiring the devices.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Multi-factor authentication

NTT-AT & Trusona partner to deliver NoPasswords solution in Japan

NTT Advanced Technology is now partnering with identity authentication provider Trusona to bring multi-factor authentication to customers in Japan.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018

Identity and Access Management

Auckland firm Verifi to provide online ID services for Lotteries Commission

Auckland-based identity verification firm Verifi will now provide services for the New Zealand Lotteries Commission for online age verification.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018

Digital Signage

NEC contributes biometric & sensor tech to Singapore public safety trials

The security trials, conducted over a 12-month period, were held both in and near Jurong Island as part of the Safety and Security Industry Programme.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018