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Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016
Microsoft

Aussie tablet sales bounce back - and there's good PC news for the rest of 2016

Australian tablet sales have seen modest growth for H1 2016 according to Telsyte, which says there's also a PC refresh on its way.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Deloitte adds network design and deployment with Plenary Networks deal
Firewalls

Deloitte adds network design and deployment with Plenary Networks deal

Deloitte has continued its acquisition path, snapping up Plenary Networks to provide new network design and deployment capabilities.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016

Global Stories

Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation
Digital Transformation

Hybrid IT crucial for digital transformation

Hybrid IT is the predominant infrastructure model in Asia Pacific, with 73% of organizations aware of the deployment model, says CenturyLink.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
Hemisphere Technologies snaps up Centrify agency
Centrify

Hemisphere Technologies snaps up Centrify agency

Centrify has signed Hemisphere Technologies as its first ANZ wide distributor in a deal the distie says adds 'great value' for its channel partners.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business
Data Analytics

The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business

Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016
SD-Wan provider appoints Rhipe, Leader Computers; eyes rapid local growth
Network Infrastructure

SD-Wan provider appoints Rhipe, Leader Computers; eyes rapid local growth

Australian SD-Wan provider NetLinkz has begun an aggressive local expansion, appointing Rhipe and Leader Computers as its local distributors.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Edge computing and IoT challenge 'the centralised data center model'
DevOps

Edge computing and IoT challenge 'the centralised data center model'

Internet-connected devices and edge computing are increasing the need for scalable and efficient infrastructure, says Emerson Network Power.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers
Unified Communications

Accelerated Concepts fires up local channel for 4G failover routers

4G failover router vendor Accelerated Concepts has signed NPS as its master reseller for Australia and New Zealand as it gears up for a channel push.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
Nutanix inks Flight Centre NZ contract
Hyperscale

Nutanix inks Flight Centre NZ contract

Nutanix partners with Flight Centre New Zealand to implement its Enterprise Cloud Platform, shrinking data center footprint by 80%.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Trio of tech events secures record-breaking crowd in Singapore
Data Center World

Trio of tech events secures record-breaking crowd in Singapore

Cloud Expo Asia, Data Center World, and Cloud Security Expo Singapore 2016 prove triumphant with record-breaking attendance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Informatica brings IT veteran on board to strengthen ANZ 'partner-first' approach
Partner Programmes

Informatica brings IT veteran on board to strengthen ANZ 'partner-first' approach

Jacob Van Der Eyk takes on role as Informatica's partner development manager for ANZ, boosting the data management company's INFORM partner Program.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
The six steps to discovering the X factors in the employee experience
Digital Engagement

The six steps to discovering the X factors in the employee experience

Collecting feedback from employees at every stage of their interaction with the business can show the employee experience.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
Hemisphere Technologies scoops up exclusive F-Secure distribution
Hemisphere Technologies

Hemisphere Technologies scoops up exclusive F-Secure distribution

Hemisphere Technologies has inked an exclusive distie deal with F-Secure opening the door for new business opportunities for the local channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Oct 2016
3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'
3D Printing

3D printing can inspire creative minds but not without 'risk'

3D printers can boost students' motivation to learn, but there are risks involved, says Adam O'Neill, managing director of Y Soft.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016

Stories from Other Regions

NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?
Health Technologies

NZ's tech export sector is booming – who are the ones to watch?

The results of the recently released annual TIN100 Report revealed what tech companies, start-ups and even geographies are performing the best.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand
Gaming

Official PS4 Universal Media Remote now available in New Zealand

PlayStation New Zealand is proud to announce today that the PS4 Universal Media Remote is now available to buy.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Hello 'Lucidity': MHA Cloud Computing unveils all-new rebrand
Microsoft

Hello 'Lucidity': MHA Cloud Computing unveils all-new rebrand

MHA Cloud Computing transforms to 'Lucidity', pledging clear, accessible cloud solutions for a tech-driven future.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016