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MD of Subsea Networks discusses new subsea cable at DataCentres Ireland
Network Infrastructure

MD of Subsea Networks discusses new subsea cable at DataCentres Ireland

What does it mean for Ireland? Paling asserts massive connectivity that puts the nation up there with other leading international locations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Nov 2017
Widespread mismanagement of privileged accounts and access revealed in global survey
Security Information and Event Management

Widespread mismanagement of privileged accounts and access revealed in global survey

These findings are significant considering that privileged accounts grant access to nearly every component of a company's IT infrastructure.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Nov 2017
Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards
Film

Kim Dotcom film up for best documentary at Asia-Pacific Screen Awards

A film about entrepreneur and former MegaUpload founder Kim Dotcom is up for best documentary at this year's Asia-Pacific Screen Awards.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017
Businesses must 'transform or die' yet many not ready – Commvault Go 2017
Multi-cloud

Businesses must 'transform or die' yet many not ready – Commvault Go 2017

More than two-thirds of respondents believe their organisations are not prepared for migrating data to the cloud.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 10th Nov 2017
Colt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand to North America
Network Infrastructure

Colt to upgrade subsea network globally and expand to North America

Colt to supercharge its global subsea network and bolster its North American presence, enhancing digital connectivity for multinational firms.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...
Clean technologies

New brand, new name: Aranz Geo says goodbye...

Seequent's chief executive Shaun Maloney says the new brand reflects the company's evolving purpose and vision for the future.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Nov 2017
New Aussie Azure data center set to power public sector digital transformation
Public Cloud

New Aussie Azure data center set to power public sector digital transformation

Global eSignature company, DocuSign, is set to open a Microsoft Azure data center in Australia to meet government requirements for handling sensitive data.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Edge computing market forecasted to be worth US$6bil by 2022
EduTech

Edge computing market forecasted to be worth US$6bil by 2022

Telecommunications and IT verticals are expected to contribute to the largest market share for the forecasted period.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system
Document Management

Chinese Govt approves patent for secure document management system

The Chinese Government has approved an additional patent for Publishing Data Management, which provides ProofPlus electronic document systems.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
Well, I'll be dammed… Ingram resellers beaver away on HP promotion
HP

Well, I'll be dammed… Ingram resellers beaver away on HP promotion

Ingram Micro NZ has been overrun by rodents, with a plethora of cute and cuddly beavers making a temporary home at the distributor this week.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'
Internet of Things

New research prompts businesses to get ready for 'EoT'

In addition to its almost infinite opportunities, BlackBerry asserts the Enterprise of Things (EoT) comes with a host of security risks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Microsoft Australia unveils partner awards finalists
Partner Programmes

Microsoft Australia unveils partner awards finalists

Microsoft Australia announces esteemed finalists for annual partner awards, hailing transformative tech impact.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation
ARANZ Geo

From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Sat, 21st Oct 2017
Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders
Data Analytics

Salesforce CEO on the power of disruption and mindfulness in leaders

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff talks about the power of disruption and the value of having a beginner's mind in the technology industry.

By Chris Pemberton • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia
Data Analytics

Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia

Salesforce partners with AWS to accelerate digital innovation in Australia, enhancing customer experiences with cloud infrastructure.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
HP winner in better than expected Q3 PC market
Network Infrastructure

HP winner in better than expected Q3 PC market

The traditional PC market has clocked a better than expected result Q3, with HP logging a 'notable' growth thanks to big wins in Asia Pacific.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses
Privileged Access Management

Dormant employee accounts a major cyber risk for Singapore businesses

Only seven percent of respondents in Singapore say they remove access for users immediately upon a change in HR status.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service
Desktop-as-a-Service

Ingram Micro Cloud teams up with Samsung to bring Microsoft Windows Desktop-as-a-Service

The solution automates the setup of Amazon WorkSpaces and Microsoft Windows Desktop as a Service for Samsung prosumers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Oct 2017
System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation
Software-as-a-Service

System integrator Equisoft attains Oracle Insurance Policy specialisation

Equisoft is currently working with 20 insurers on Oracle Insurance Policy Administration integration projects.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017