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Done deal: CSC completes UXC acquisition

CSC has completed its acquisition of Australia's UXC Limited, creating one of the regions largest IT services companies.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

Fintech

Kordia half year after-tax profit soars 5683%

Kordia has smashed its forecast half year after tax profit, more than doubling its forecast to record $5.8m profit despite a $10m security spend.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016

EduTech

New ANZ channel head for Unit4

Chris Tithof spearheads Unit4's push in ANZ, targeting 'people-centric' sectors as they aim for a bold 100% growth.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Health Technologies

Aussie health tech firm lists on ASX, sets sights on Obamacare

Australian health tech innovator Alcidion lists on the ASX with a market cap of AUD $33.76 million, aiming for growth in the US under Obamacare.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

New Zealand sitting pretty on global broadband stage

New Zealand ranks highly in global broadband connectivity, with 4th place for mobile broadband and 14th for fixed broadband, according to the OECD.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Digital Signage

SignStix and Insight Signs kick off new partnership with EMU flagship

Insight Signs Australia and United Kingdom-based digital engagement platform SignStix have partnered up to provide 'a comprehensive signage solution'.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Malware

Porn Trojan rampant on Google Play store

Porn clicker-type malicious apps disguised as legitimate apps are widespread on the Google Play store, researchers say.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Absolute IT

New Zealand IT workers staying put, survey finds

The outflow of IT talent from New Zealand is slowing, with only 9% of professionals planning to work abroad in 2016.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Dick Smith

Dick Smith: Fall of a giant

Everyone knows Dick Smith Electronics. So where did it go so wrong? We look back at the company from its early successes to eventual decline.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Feb 2016

Dick Smith

Breaking: Dick Smith stores to close; 3000 jobs gone

Dick Smith is to close all its stores across Australia and New Zealand after failing to receive any acceptable offers for the business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Unified Communications

Should Aussie organisations be collecting metadata?

UXC Consulting calls on Australian organisations to examine metadata position following Telecommunications Act amendment.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

EduTech

Top 10 strategic technologies in higher education

Universities eye tech overhaul with Gartner's top 10 list, aiming to foster innovation and gain competitive edge in global education.

By Shannon Williams • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Hyperscale

Global Cloud Xchange expands into Aussie with NextDC deal

The world's largest private undersea cable system, Global Cloud Xchange, has expanded its global footprint into Australia via NextDC's data centres.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

Enterprise Content Management

ECM vendor looks to expand in APAC, signs up Aussie reseller

Hyland has partnered with Fusion Information Management to expand its presence in Australia with OnBase ECM solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016

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Micron Technology

Leader Computers scoops Crucial ANZ distributor award

Leader Computers has taken out Crucial's ANZ Distributor of the Year with Micron heaping praise on the distie which 'barely put a foot wrong' in 2015.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Mar 2016