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MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response
Disaster Recovery

MAPS.ME and OpenStreetMap team up to help disaster recovery and response

Maps.ME and HOT partner to enable crowdsourcing of local data critical to humanitarian response. Precise location data can now be collected via the app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment
EduTech

Why IT security is a critical part of every learning environment

Many educational institutions lack a plan to manage the security risks posed by the hundreds of devices connected to their networks, according to Wavelink.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities
Smart Cities

Exclusive: AT&T president talks 4 keys to unlocking inclusive smart cities

Chris Penrose says there are four keys to unlocking smart cities to advance more positive outcomes for residents.

By Chris Penrose • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Tenable names new ANZ country manager
Partner Programmes

Tenable names new ANZ country manager

Bede Hackney is responsible for further expanding the company's ANZ presence and supporting new channel partner initiatives.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Cylance ink OEM agreement with ContentKeeper to provide predictive malware blocking
Malware

Cylance ink OEM agreement with ContentKeeper to provide predictive malware blocking

ContentKeeper Technologies and Cylance have partnered to embed Cylance's OEM Engine into ContentKeeper's Gateway Security Platform.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions
Apps

New Qantas app helps pilots reduce carbon emissions

Qantas pilots have collaborated with GE Aviation to develop FlightPulse, an app that aids pilots in flying more efficiently and reducing carbon emissions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Huawei clinches Apple's 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales
Semiconductors

Huawei clinches Apple's 2nd place spot in global smartphone sales

The findings come from market research company Counterpoint in its recently released Market Pulse report for July 2017.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system
Unified Communications

Victorian Government signs $200m deal to upgrade fines system

Civica will undertake a major recruitment of existing employees to support the introduction of the Fines Reform Act and the new VIEW system.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership
Unified Communications

Adobe and Microsoft expand cloud productivity partnership

Adobe Sign is now Microsoft's preferred e-signature solution; Microsoft Teams now preferred chat-based workspace across Adobe Cloud Services.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Huawei invests US$320m in new integrated partner program
Partner Programmes

Huawei invests US$320m in new integrated partner program

Huawei is investing in a new simplified partner program to improve the experiences of all of the company's global solution partners.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Baidu to deploy AMD's Radeon Instinct GPUs in its data centers
Artificial Intelligence

Baidu to deploy AMD's Radeon Instinct GPUs in its data centers

AMD and Baidu have announced a partnership that will see software for AMD Radeon Instinct GPUs deployed in Baidu data centers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth
Multi-cloud

New Veritas appointments signal channel and SDS growth

The company is welcoming Barbara Spicek as its vice president of global channels and alliances, and David Noy as vice president of product management.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament
Gaming

Media Design School and ESL team up for a major tournament

ESL Australia partners with Media Design School to support the growing esports scene in Australia and New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond
Microsoft

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: From loyalty card, to app, and beyond

Burgeoning Kiwi firm Goody shakes up traditional loyalty schemes, transitioning from card to app, aiming to revolutionize global rewards.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 11th Sep 2017
Photo gallery: HP celebrates 50 years in NZ
HP

Photo gallery: HP celebrates 50 years in NZ

As HP celebrates 50 years in New Zealand, local boss Grant Hopkins says the most exciting years are still ahead.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market
Cybersecurity

Interview: Ivanti 'gets serious' about Kiwi market

After opening its first NZ office and signing Duo, Ivanti's Michael Bosnar outlines his plans and the security and ITAM opportunities for resellers.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform
Peer-to-peer

Auckland-based startup pioneering peer-to-peer storage platform

Auckland startup launches 'To the Loft', the Airbnb for storage, disrupting the market with peer-to-peer solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Sep 2017
Canon Marketing Japan seals reseller agreement with BriefCam
Surveillance

Canon Marketing Japan seals reseller agreement with BriefCam

Canon Marketing Japan has signed a reseller agreement with BriefCam, provider of a video analytics solution for law enforcement and enterprise markets.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017