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HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers
Malware

HP announces three new security solutions for remote workers

HP says over 80% of home office routers have been found to be vulnerable to potential cyberattacks, and 90% of PC infections originate from email attachments.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions
Unified Communications

8x8 partners with EIMS to build remote working solutions

As the world mobilises workforces to work from home, new solutions have risen to accomodate such a rapid and unprecedented shift.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
InterSystems named Peer Insights Customers' Choice
Information Management

InterSystems named Peer Insights Customers' Choice

For the second time, InterSystems is a 2020 Gartner Peer Insights Customers' Choice for Operational Database Management Systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers
Partner Programmes

DXC Tech to bring mental health tech to mining, oil and gas workers

Has entered a MOU with Australian-born Medibio which uses objective measures to identify depression, anxiety and stress.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Genesys awards QPC APAC Partner of the Year 2019
Customer Relationship Management

Genesys awards QPC APAC Partner of the Year 2019

Genesys makes contact centre software free for 90 days and QPC offers free services to support implementation to help customers transition to remote.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020
HP mobilises 3D printing resources to provide critical COVID-19 equipment
HP

HP mobilises 3D printing resources to provide critical COVID-19 equipment

HP harnesses 3D printing to supply hospitals battling COVID-19 with essential equipment. Over 1,000 parts delivered; plans for global distribution.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown
Partner Programmes

Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown

Dicker Data ANZ remains fully operational during impending lockdowns in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring business continuity and staff safety amid COVID-19.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division
Unified Communications

Arkadin relaunches as NTT's cloud communications division

The division will continue to work with organisations to provide collaboration solutions, which in the recent climate is more important than ever.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage
Supply Chain

It's time for firms' cybersecurity credentials to take centre stage

Bitglass research reveals 38% of Fortune 500 firms lack a CISO, exposing vulnerabilities. Public trust now hinges on solid cybersecurity credentials.

By Anurag Kahol • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
In times of crisis, collaboration is critical
Unified Communications

In times of crisis, collaboration is critical

As COVID-19 disrupts global society, Australian education and non-profits rely on free online collaboration tools to maintain critical services.

By Jeremy Paton • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards
Unified Communications

Four NZ projects named as finalist in IDC's Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards

Four New Zealand projects, including two from Christchurch City Council, have been named finalists in IDC's prestigious Asia Pacific Smart Cities Awards.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”
Nextgen Distribution

Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”

NEXTGEN CEO John Walters has released an open letter to vendors, asking them to move their direct business to the channel.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Acronis steps up protection offering for businesses
Hybrid & Remote Work

Acronis steps up protection offering for businesses

Acronis offers its Acronis Cyber Files Cloud free until end of July to support businesses and service providers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
EduTech

COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning

Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific
Broadcasting

Broadcast tech diversity firm Rise expands to Asia Pacific

Rise, a UK-based organisation promoting gender diversity within the broadcast technology sector, is expanding to Asia Pacific and North America.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
IDC: COVID-19 to leave US$26B impact on semiconductor market
Semiconductors

IDC: COVID-19 to leave US$26B impact on semiconductor market

IDC report analyses a range of factors that will affect the semiconductor market this year and presents the most likely scenario.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Trade Me announces full migration to cloud with Google Cloud partnership
Virtualisation

Trade Me announces full migration to cloud with Google Cloud partnership

The online auction website says the move will migrate all systems and applications off its on-premise data centres and fully migrate to the cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Oxford brings new version of dictionary app to remote learners
Unified Communications

Oxford brings new version of dictionary app to remote learners

Oxford has released an updated version of its advanced dictionary app with the intention of aiding remote learning for homeschoolers around the world.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2020
Schneider Electric launches data centre cooling solution for the edge
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric launches data centre cooling solution for the edge

Schneider Electric launches Uniflair, its first rack mounted data center cooling solution, targeting edge computing and micro data centers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020