Stories by Patrick
How IoT can be a game changer for the hospitality sector
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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iot
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wireless networks
IoT and home automation are driving up consumer expectation, and catering to this will be the key to success for the hospitality sector.
HAND ON REVIEW: channeling the creative mind with HP’s ZBook x2
Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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gaming
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martech
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reviews
Built from the ground up to suit the needs of creative professionals, the HP ZBook x2 is not you're average 2-in-1.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Aera talk about their new brand and the ANZ market
Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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martech
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data analytics
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planning
Aera, reborn from FusionOps under CEO Frederic Laluyaux, leverages USD $50 million in new funding to transform ANZ market with AI-driven supply chain solutions.
SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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solarwinds
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mssp
The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
$10 million project launched to foster kiwi 3D printing startups
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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auckland university
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3d printing
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nz government
Multi-award winning professor Olaf Diegel will start with Auckland University’s Faculty of Engineering in early 2019.
Schneider Electric picks up new APAC channel leader for its IT division
Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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channel ecosystem
Schneider Electric has named Joseph Vijay as general manager for its IT Division in the Pacific region, focusing on channel alliances to drive business growth.
Microsoft unveils its thin, sleek and cheap Surface Go tablet
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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personal computing devices
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microsoft
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mobility
Microsoft has designed its new two-in-one device with a basis of balancing versatility, performance, form and function.
IT remains NZ’s highest earning industry as Auckland and Wellington battle for best wages
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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wellington
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auckland
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wages
Auckland and Wellington compete closely for top wages in NZ, but IT remains the highest earning industry with average salaries at NZD $112,811.
Alibaba snags Siemens as partner for IoT transformation in China
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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iot
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alibaba
Alibaba Cloud and Siemens partner to bring MindSphere IoT solutions to China, supporting the country's Industrie 4.0 and manufacturing transformation.
The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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commerce commission
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
Superloop is now a direct customer of the Southern Cross cable system
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
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superloop
The agreement will provide Superloop with high capacity connectivity between its locations in Australia, New Zealand and the United States.
Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers
Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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commerce commission
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telco
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spark
The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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nbn
It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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siem
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
Tech Data partners with Parallels to bring cross-platform solutions to ANZ partners
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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cx
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uc
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martech
Tech Data says the new agreement will allow ANZ channel partners to drive enhanced customer experience for customers.
Australian local government body develops IoT-enabled smart restrooms
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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iot
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council
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australian government
The restrooms are one part of the councils latest set of IoT initiatives, with the second involving water metering of multi-story buildings.
Interactive makes two executive appointments with new CIO and CFO
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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multi-cloud
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it services
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interactive
Interactive says the appointments reflect the steady growth and expansion of the company, which is now in its 30th year.
VExpress inks Aussie distie deal with Konference for audio conferencing solutions
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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uc
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vexpress
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distributors
The deal will see VExpress distribute Konference supplied Konftel audio products to its partners throughout Australia.
Carbon Black adds 9 new partners to its ‘Integration Network’
Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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carbon black
CbIN represents organisations that have used Carbon Black’s open APIs to build integrations designed to benefit the entire security community.
Nexion picks up Perth-based DC after merger with Site2
Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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firewalls
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hyperscale
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network security
Nexion Networks finalises merger with Site2, acquiring Metro IX Data Center. This expansion enhances Nexion's local and global IT and telecom capabilities.