Asian Stories

Microsoft Inspires massive cloud collaboration

21Vianet Blue Cloud signed agreements with UnifyCloud, AvePoint, AgilePoint and Shenzhen Fadada Network Technology at Microsoft Inspire 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Unified Communications

The 5G race: Ericsson and Singtel launching Singapore's first pilot network

The two companies have announced an initiative that will accelerate the launch of Singapore's first 5G pilot network.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Global Stories

Software-as-a-Service

Exclusive Interview: Is Snowflake's data warehousing what ANZ needs?

A Snowflake exec talks about how the company is bringing its cloud-based data warehousing solution Down Under.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Cybersecurity

Infosight solutions to distribute Versive security solution to Philippines market

Infosight Solutions will also represent the Versive Security Engine across its extensive client base in the Philippines.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Storage

Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition

Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara's movement into the cloud and managed services space.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Hyperscale

Investing.com invests with Equinix to deploy closer to APAC customers

Equinix says the company's move highlights the need for decentralized IT infrastructure to deliver on today's demands.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Supply Chain

Carbon Black claims there's a link between geopolitics and cyberterrorism

China, North Korea, and Russia are operationalising and supporting advanced cyber militias, says Carbon Black report.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Customer Relationship Management

8x8 selects Confirmit to deliver deeper customer insights

Confirmit Horizons platform to power customer voice programme for leading cloud communications solutions provider 8x8.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Hyperscale

Iron Mountain partners with Google Cloud for new subscription service

The global data centre company says the new partnership with Google Cloud says the partnership will unlock insights and create new revenue streams.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

AI Security

Darktrace's rapid global expansion paying off to tune of $1.25b

Five-year-old cybersecurity firm Darktrace has ended its financial year with more than US $400 million worth of contracts.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018

Robotics

Level One Robotics breach leaves 157GB of unsecured automotive data exposed

More than 100 manufacturing companies including Tesla, Volkswagen, Toyota, and Ford have been caught up in a data breach.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018

Semiconductors

Security takes priority, but is IoT security a barrier to deployment?

Security is critical in IoT deployment, with experts predicting it will compose 20% of annual security budgets. Is it, however, hindering progress?.

By Nick Sacke • 5 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Cloud Services

Kiwi 'PropTech' startup raises $2.3m to fund expansion

Property tech firm Re-Leased has raised $2.3 million from New Zealand and UK investors in its first external capital round.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Disaster Recovery

Commvault makes the shift to simplicity and support

Commvault leaders explain the changes the company have made and explain why they are moving into a more streamlined and support-focused approach.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Firewalls

Make the pre-emptive strike against cyberattacks with threat hunting

Threat hunting starts with the assumption that bad actors have already breached perimeter defences and are operating inside the environment.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Partner Programmes

Sole trader, company, or partnership? Get your business structure right first time

New Zealand government launches online tool to help small businesses choose the best structure for their company.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

Fintech

Tycoon game series teaches essential skills to run your own small business

Want to find out what it would be like to be the next tech tycoon? A new interactive game series might just teach you the skills to walk that path.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Jul 2018

AR, VR & Metaverse

Aged care residents live out their dreams in virtual reality

Age is no excuse for experiencing the rich world of virtual reality, as three dementia patients from Sydney discovered for themselves recently.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jul 2018

Photography

Kiwi surfer prospers on world stage with tech partnership

Kiwi surfer Paige Hareb secures unexpected victory at World Surf League Founders Cup. Talks to FutureFive about her win and partnership with Kaiser Baas.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jul 2018

Digital Transformation

Getting New Zealand's small businesses operating on cloud nine

Cloud computing has heralded a new era of IT, allowing businesses to run more efficiently and effectively, especially small businesses.

By Warwick Beban • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2018