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Accenture buys out security firm Redcore for an undisclosed price tag

Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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Accenture has acquired Australian cloud consulting and security provider Redcore to expand its cybersecurity offerings in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Equinix opens new data center in 'digital hotspot' Sydney

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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Equinix opens new data center in Sydney, already attracting over 20 customers including Zettagrid and Servers Australia.
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HostGator powers 'Host In India' initiative through GPX data center

Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
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HostGator India has launched a new initiative called 'Host In India', a website hosting platform powered by Mumbai data center provider GPX.
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Unsecure print services equals unsecure IT, expert says

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Despite millions spent on securing sensitive information, businesses face overlooked risks from multifunction printers, warns Y Soft's Adam O'Neill.
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The two main technology challenges facing Kiwi principals

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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NZ school principals face two main technology challenges, as schools across the country continually eye up the advantages of technology in schools.
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'We're at a turning point' - Spark pleased despite profit drop

Thu, 18th Aug 2016
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Spark says mobile and platform IT services now outweigh declining areas of the business, which Spark's chairman says reflects a turning point.
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Nimble Storage and Deloitte collaboration proves winning formula for Australian Govt

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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The partnership between Nimble Storage and Deloitte Consulting is paying off for Australian local government, according to the flash storage solutions firm.
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Six tips for developing successful voice of customer programs

Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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Customer experience will be more important than price and product as key brand differentiators, according to a report by Walker Information.
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Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.
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Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.
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Oper8 & NEXTDC create colocation & connectivity for customers

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Australian IT provider Oper8 has chosen NEXTDC's data center network to host colocation services for IT solutions across Australia & NZ.
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Hyperscale networking vendor Big Switch Networks launches Aussie assault

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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High local demand for SDN deployments has seen hyperscale data centre networking vendor Big Switch Networks launch locally with a new distie and MD.
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Equinix completes US$28m Melbourne data center expansion; signs Yarra City

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Equinix has completed a US$28m expansion of its Melbourne IBX, with newly signed customer Yarra City Council among those benefitting.
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New ANZ managing director for Avaya as transformation continues

Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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Avaya has appointed a new managing director - its fourth since 2014 - as the company beds in its local 'transformation'.
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How much is printing costing your business?

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Despite the ongoing push for paperless offices, businesses face steep printing costs—Y Soft reveals steps to cut up to 30% on these expenses.
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Tips for securing wireless networks in the IoT era

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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​Look up digital disruption in the dictionary and it's likely you'll see the Internet of Things (IoT) sitting there proudly as an example.
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Equinix data centers to serve as PoP for Trident Subsea Cable

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Equinix data centers in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and Jakarta have been selected by Trident Subsea Cable for the cables PoP in APAC.
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ShoreTel resellers embracing hosted voice offering

Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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ShoreTel's Australian channel partners are embracing the opportunity to sell the company's new UCaaS offering and reaping quick returns.
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Trident to launch PoPs through Global Switch's Singapore & Australian data centers

Fri, 29th Jul 2016
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Trident is eyeing the Asia Pacific region as it has announced its Trident Subsea Cable will locate Points of Presence (PoPs) through Global Switch.
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D-Link welcomes tech veteran Andrew Trickett to new ANZ role

Thu, 28th Jul 2016
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Andrew Trickett, tech industry veteran and now head of service provider, has joined D-Link's ranks in ANZ as the company improves its offerings.