Global Stories

Microsoft NZ bids Goldie a “fond farewell”

Microsoft New Zealand director of commercial and partner business takes new role across the Tasman. The search for his replacement has begun.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

Quantum Computing

DigiCert conquers Google's distrust of Symantec certs

DigiCert has successfully restored trust for its Symantec security certificates after Google's automatic distrust.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Jade Software & Ambit take chatbots to next level of AI

Jade Software and Ambit partner to deliver advanced AI chatbots, aiming to revolutionise customer service through natural and realistic digital experiences.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Security Information and Event Management

Gartner names newcomer Exabeam a leader in SIEM

The vendor landscape for SIEM is evolving, with recent entrants bringing technologies optimised for analytics use cases.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

Unified Communications

Genesys PureCloud generates triple-digit revenue growth year on year

Genesys PureCloud posted remarkable growth, doubling revenue in Australia and New Zealand year-on-year and securing over 500 global customers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

DigiPlex's data centre heat reuse system wins award

Its solution to reuse heat to warm thousands of local homes took out the accolade at the recent 2018 Energy Awards.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018

EduTech

Bridge partners with HR3 to drive employee development

Bridge and HR3 have joined forces to enhance employee development and performance management, offering HR3 customers integrated, innovative tools from Bridge.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Open source

Open source will be the next big thing for the channel

Channel firms should be on the lookout for opportunities across open source and more diverse software offerings like software-defined containers and storage.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

UNSW partners with Adobe to transform its digital ecosystem

UNSW Sydney partners with Adobe to overhaul its global digital ecosystem, aiming to become a top 50 university through improved, data-driven engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

How Schneider Electric aims to simplify IT management

Schneider Electric launches EcoStruxure IT Expert in Australia, offering vendor-neutral, cloud-based monitoring to simplify IT infrastructure management.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Cloud Security

Pitfalls to avoid when configuring cloud firewalls

Misconfigured cloud firewalls are a cybercriminal's dream, making firms vulnerable to breaches like the 2013 Target hack and 2018 Verizon leaks.

By Tim Woods • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

JASK prepares for global rollout of their AI-powered ASOC platform

The JASK ASOC platform automates alert investigations, supposedly freeing the SOC analyst to do what machines can't.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Endpoint Protection

Cylance makes APIs available in endpoint detection offering

Cylance introduces APIs in its CylanceOPTICS offering, enriching endpoint security with automation and real-time threat responses without increased complexity.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Dec 2018

Network Infrastructure

SAP provides partners with free access to their cloud platform

SAP offers free access to its Cloud Platform for partners, allowing them to test, demonstrate, and develop on SAP solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018

Money management

Entrepreneur reactivates business engagement in AU Super funds

Entrepreneur Mark MacLeod launches Roll-it Super, Australia's first independent choice-of-fund platform, aiming to save workers millions in Superannuation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018

Firewalls

WatchGuard appoints new channel distributors in ANZ

WatchGuard appoints Leader Computers and Dicker Data New Zealand as new distributors, aiming to expand its reseller network and accelerate growth in ANZ.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Dec 2018