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NetMotion announces SASE platform leveraging Microsoft Azure
Software-as-a-Service

NetMotion announces SASE platform leveraging Microsoft Azure

NetMotion announces the general availability of its new SASE platform, designed for remote connectivity and 5G, now hosted on Microsoft Azure.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Studio headphones

Huawei's FreeBuds Studio headphones mark Huawei's first foray into over-ear headphones, and it's a solid entrance into the market.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
IDC names Konica Minolta a leader in print transformation
Printing

IDC names Konica Minolta a leader in print transformation

Konica Minolta says IDC's recognition is confirmation of its 'strong portfolio', which supports customers in growing their digital maturity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Vectra sets ANZ channel in sights with new leadership hire
Partner Programmes

Vectra sets ANZ channel in sights with new leadership hire

The new international sales VP will be charged with strengthening its MSP programme and growing its channel partner network in the region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Talend certified for AWS Migration and Outposts
Hybrid Cloud

Talend certified for AWS Migration and Outposts

Recognises ability to enable migration to AWS and product integration to aid companies looking for a hybrid-cloud solution.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Google Anthos makes the move to bare metal cloud
Hyperscale

Google Anthos makes the move to bare metal cloud

Google's Anthos platform now supports bare metal, removing the need for hypervisor layers and allowing greater flexibility for cloud consumption.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds
Gaming

Hands-on Review: The Huawei FreeBuds Pro wireless earbuds

Besides the awkward and fiddly touch controls on the earbud stalk, the FreeBuds Pro are a perfectly suitable pair of wireless earbuds.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Dec 2020
Alibaba Cloud Leader in Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management
Multi-cloud

Alibaba Cloud Leader in Magic Quadrant for Cloud Database Management

The company's DBMS has seen a doubling in demand year-over-year as more businesses are adopting database technologies.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers
Hybrid & Remote Work

Guardian Angel releases comms solution for isolated workers

The company has made an APAC distribution agreement with Everywhere Communications for communications, location, and monitoring solutions.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
blueAPACHE to refresh core network with Cisco
Unified Communications

blueAPACHE to refresh core network with Cisco

The company selected the ASR 9000 Series high performance aggregation services routers for its network refresh.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?
Cybersecurity

Are you ready for a more privacy-focused New Zealand?

New Zealand's new Privacy Act is now in effect, and there are significant changes that affect every organisation that operates in New Zealand.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results
Partner Programmes

Microsoft NZ reports giant jump in profits in 2020 financial results

The company made $27.3 million in profit for the year ended June 2020, compared to a loss of $3.8 million the prior year.

By Nick Forrester • 2 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Hands-on Review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Amazon 4th Gen Echo and Echo Dot

Amazon has launched the 4th generation Echo smart speakers, featuring a softer, spherical design and improved sound quality.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study
Unified Communications

Positive customer experience will boost brand loyalty - study

A positive customer experience with a retailer during the festive season will encourage customer loyalty, according to new research from Zendesk.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Dec 2020
Beyond prototypes: How 3D printing is moving outside the test lab
Manufacturing

Beyond prototypes: How 3D printing is moving outside the test lab

The future of 3D printing has never been brighter, thanks to growing adoption across industries and its potential for revolutionizing processes.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
rhipe adds Octopus licensing solutions to distie portfolio
Partner Programmes

rhipe adds Octopus licensing solutions to distie portfolio

The addition of Octopus Cloud provides rhipe partners with licensing solutions and management processes to support cloud transformation initiatives.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker
Gaming

Review: BlueAnt X5 bloody good Party Speaker

BlueAnt's X5 party speaker packs a punch with great sound quality, portability, and a price tag under AU$400/NZ$500.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
rapidMATION to resell DRUID chatbot platform after forming partnership
Unified Communications

rapidMATION to resell DRUID chatbot platform after forming partnership

rapidMATION partners with DRUID to resell the DRUID Chatbot Authoring Platform, combining AI-driven chatbots with RPA capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020
SAS launches cloud platform on Azure in Sydney
Public Cloud

SAS launches cloud platform on Azure in Sydney

SAS brings its SAS Cloud platform to Australia in partnership with Microsoft Azure, offering local access to analytics and AI tools.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Nov 2020