Australian Stories

Netcomm Wireless scoops business, tech innovation awards at 2016 ABAs

Netcomm Wireless has scooped two awards at The Australian Business Awards 2016, recognising the company's work in innovation and business initiatives.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Internet of Things

New-look Best Technology Services eyes IoT to deliver opportunities to Australian channel

Best IT Engineering has undergone a makeover as it moves to align itself with Australia's 'digital future', as the company looks to capitilise on IoT.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

IT Automation

Brightstar goes for Australian 'omni channel' in new WMS deal

Brightstar has announced that will be implementing a new supply chain technology management platform from Australian company Manhattan Associates.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks highlights new challenges facing digital disruption

Juniper Networks study finds Australian businesses need more support and alignment from the C-Suite to tackle digital disruption.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Cloud Services

Business is booming for Kronos Cloud across Australia & NZ

Kronos Cloud's success soars in AU and NZ, with over 90% of new clients opting for their cloud solutions, driving record growth in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

Unsecure print services equals unsecure IT, expert says

Despite millions spent on securing sensitive information, businesses face overlooked risks from multifunction printers, warns Y Soft's Adam O'Neill.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

EduTech

The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals

NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Unified Communications

'We're at a turning point' - Spark pleased despite profit drop

Spark says mobile and platform IT services now outweigh declining areas of the business, which Spark's chairman says reflects a turning point.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Fintech

The key to success for financial services organisations

Research shows that Australian and New Zealand banks need to focus on customer experience and employee engagement for growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Hybrid Cloud

New sales MD for ANZ as F5 revitalises channel focus

F5 Networks hires ANZ managing director, Rob Malkin, to strengthen sales focus on its partners and drive growth in the region.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016

Storage

Nimble Storage and Deloitte collaboration proves winning formula for Australian Govt

The partnership between Nimble Storage and Deloitte Consulting is paying off for Australian local government, according to the flash storage solutions firm.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Customer Relationship Management

Six tips for developing successful voice of customer programs

Customer experience will be more important than price and product as key brand differentiators, according to a report by Walker Information.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Partner Programmes

Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf

Quantum IT New Zealand was appointed as exclusive distributor for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by Blueleaf Software Technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Unified Communications

Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Software Development

SnapperNet & First Software reel in 'unique' ERP suite for resellers

SnapperNet has praised its partnership with First Software, whose ERP suite has helped streamline everything from distribution & POS to financials.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Cybersecurity

New investigative tool helps Kiwi businesses uncover cyber crime

CheckIT tool by Computer Forensics offers a new line of defence for NZ firms against rising cybercrime, quickly exposing digital wrongdoing.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Government

Oracle inks major NZ Government deal

The agreement, which closely aligns with the Government's ICT Strategy, allows NZ's government agencies to make use of Oracle's Cloud services.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Malware

Kiwi insurance firm builds cybercrime fighting army

Over half of Kiwi organisations lack a cybercrime incident response plan, despite 40% expecting to be hit by a cyber attack, according to PwC New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016