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Canalys: 5G smartphones will overtake 4G by 2023
Unified Communications

Canalys: 5G smartphones will overtake 4G by 2023

5G smartphones are set to surpass 4G in 2023, with nearly 800 million units shipped, driven by rapid adoption in China and strong government initiatives.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Dicker Data onboards Honeywell for data capture solutions
Supply Chain

Dicker Data onboards Honeywell for data capture solutions

The agreement provides Dicker Data's resellers with access to Honeywell's leading mobile computing and data capture technologies.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Rittal forms global strategic partnership with Atos
Hyperscale

Rittal forms global strategic partnership with Atos

Rittal has announced that it has formed a new global strategic partnership with Atos and Siemens to develop intelligent edge data centre solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy
New Zealand Government

Govt invests $8m into refreshed Cyber Security Strategy

The Government has refreshed its approach to New Zealand's cybersecurity, with more focus on partnerships, funding, and international participation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
How Talend aims to streamline cloud data deployments
Partner Programmes

How Talend aims to streamline cloud data deployments

Talend announced its new technology partner program which extends and accelerates the development of partner-built solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider
Dimension Data

NTT fuses 28 tech companies into new provider

The merger will include some of NTT's biggest businesses, including NTT Communications, NTT Security, and Dimension Data.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
IDC names Cognizant Leader for AI services
Unified Communications

IDC names Cognizant Leader for AI services

The MarketScape report praises the company's high-touch customer service approach, value for fee paid, and broad range of AI services and platforms.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
How NetApp aims to dominate hybrid multicloud
Multi-cloud

How NetApp aims to dominate hybrid multicloud

NetApp announces new solutions and services for customers to adopt and consume cloud on their terms, delivering a seamless hybrid multicloud experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries
Unified Communications

Exclusive Networks forges UC unit from two subsidiaries

The business operations of Transition Systems will continue as a distinct Unified Communications business unit under the Exclusive Networks banner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
How robotics can improve customer experience
Customer Relationship Management

How robotics can improve customer experience

Although robotics has been gaining traction in the business world for some time, there are many misconceptions around its capability.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution
Application Security

TIBCO and Ping Identity partner on API security solution

TIBCO and Ping Identity have partnered to enhance API security, integrating TIBCOCloud Mashery with PingIntelligence's AI-driven threat detection.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Kiwi company selected for global startup programme
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi company selected for global startup programme

AI software firm Aider has been named as one of 10 startups to take part in Mastercard's Start Path programme.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
RSA appoints DUO as NZ distributor
Risk & Compliance

RSA appoints DUO as NZ distributor

DUO will have access to RSA's technology, exclusive discounts and end-to-end sales and technical support, including training.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Former Microsoft leader appointed new chair of the Canberra Innovation Network
Digital Transformation

Former Microsoft leader appointed new chair of the Canberra Innovation Network

Batainah joins CBRIN with more than 20 years of experience in the information and communications technology industry.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Mega-merger shakes up NZ IT sector

The merger makes One Technology the country's largest collaboration of business data and managed service providers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
NZ Space Agency to track satellites launched from NZ
Space Technologies

NZ Space Agency to track satellites launched from NZ

The tracking tool will have huge benefits for future commercial space activity – and for avoiding space debris.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Auckland AI startup set for success in New York
Marketing Technologies

Auckland AI startup set for success in New York

Auckland-based AI software company Aider will make New York its home over the next six months, after winning a spot in the Mastercard Start Path programme.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019
Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business
Data Analytics

Why the Kiwi 'feel-good factor' is terrible for business

The Kiwi feel-good factor inflates self-competence and is detrimental to small and medium businesses, warns OneHQ's Chris Chandler.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 1st Jul 2019