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NEXTDC earns accolades from Frost & Sullivan
Hyperscale

NEXTDC earns accolades from Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan has acknowledged NEXTDC as the recipient of the the 2019 Global Visionary Innovation Leadership Award.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
F&S: Global first responder C3I spending to near US$100 million
Unified Communications

F&S: Global first responder C3I spending to near US$100 million

Providing solutions that can make cross-agency sharing and access efficient and effective will augment growth prospects, finds Frost & Sullivan.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption
DevOps

Wipro and Google Cloud expand partnership to drive cloud adoption

Wipro's industry-focused solutions, with Google Cloud technologies embedded at their core, will enable enterprises to future-proof their IT investments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Sep 2019
IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce
Unified Communications

IT leaders require UCC tools that adapt to changing workforce

Australian IT leaders are set to boost spending on UCC tools to cater to a dynamic workforce, with remote work and digital natives driving new demands.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Challenger mobile service provider Kogan Mobile launches on Vodafone network
Unified Communications

Challenger mobile service provider Kogan Mobile launches on Vodafone network

With 30, 90 and 365 day prepay options, New Zealanders can choose a saving to suit their lifestyle and bring their own device and their own number.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019
Unified Communications

Avaya to showcase latest AI-powered applications at GITEX 2019

Avaya will unveil their latest AI-powered applications, highlighting cutting-edge advancements in AI and collaboration tech, at GITEX Technology Week 2019.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
European Patent Office lauds Asia's efforts to protect IP
Physical Security

European Patent Office lauds Asia's efforts to protect IP

The European Patent Office praises Singapore and Southeast Asia for a significant rise in patent applications, marking Asia as a major innovation hub.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Swedish company teams up with CERN to advance autonomous car tech
Data Analytics

Swedish company teams up with CERN to advance autonomous car tech

Zenuity partners with CERN to leverage machine learning for autonomous cars, aiming to enhance safety through rapid data interpretation and decision-making.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award
Apps

LaTrobe Uni's autism detection app wins award

An Australian-designed app that is able detect early signs of autism has won an award from the Business Higher Education Round Table.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Android's zero-touch enrollment gains new ANZ partners
Network Infrastructure

Android's zero-touch enrollment gains new ANZ partners

New opportunities for resellers as eligible devices need to be purchased directly from an enterprise reseller or Google partner.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
PacketFabric receives $75m investment to expand beyond US
Multi-cloud

PacketFabric receives $75m investment to expand beyond US

Digital Alpha Advisors, LLC will invest the $75 million into PacketFabric, which will help PacketFabric rapidly scale in the United States and internationally.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Sep 2019
Alibaba eCommerce expo outlines ANZ export potential in China
Marketing Technologies

Alibaba eCommerce expo outlines ANZ export potential in China

Alibaba's eCommerce Expo in Sydney highlighted new export opportunities for ANZ businesses in China, engaging over 150 brands and 900 attendees.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
iland enhances partner programmes and cloud computing tools
Partner Programmes

iland enhances partner programmes and cloud computing tools

The new channel programme includes a partner portal for training, certification and sales management, and a complementary cloud assessment tool.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff
Firewalls

Sophos named Magic Quadrant Leader, changes up APAC channel staff

This is the 11th time in a row Sophos has been positioned as Leader and shaken up its APAC and ANZ channel execs.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
Snowflake expands in ANZ with 17 new partners in 12 months
Data Analytics

Snowflake expands in ANZ with 17 new partners in 12 months

Snowflake expands in Australia and New Zealand with 17 new channel partners, offering data-driven innovation at lower cost.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019

Stories from Other Regions

AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges
Artificial Intelligence

AI: Urgent action needed to address NZ challenges

Calls for urgent action on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to address New Zealand's challenges have been made by the country's AI Forum.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Sep 2019
Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option
Apps

Enjoy the ride: Uber launches comfy option

Uber to trial its Uber Comfort service in New Zealand, offering riders a more comfortable and personalised experience for a slightly higher price.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council
Partner Programmes

CompTIA unveils new ANZ channel council

CompTIA appoints Warwick Grey and Grant Finer as ANZ Channel Community Executive Council members in New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019