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Schneider Electric: Challenges and trends in colocation

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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Telco facilities typically have an ideal location, possess digital technology with connectivity in place and own central offices with available space.
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Spark NZ's Qrious snaps up Ubiquity; blending marketing automation and analytics

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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Qrious has snapped up Kiwi marketing automation provider Ubiquity in deal which will see digital marketing and data driven intelligence combined.
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Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Mon, 12th Jun 2017
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Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.
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The road to an all-flash data centre: Exclusive interview with HPE's product manager

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
With the scale and speed of flash storage becoming pervasive it's critical that customers re-think data protection to eliminate bottlenecks.
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HPE: Stay on the cutting edge with software defined OT

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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As competition in the IoT and Intelligent Edge industries increases, companies are seeking new ways to stand apart and delight their customers.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), an eight step quick history

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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wireless networks
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has honed its focus on server, storage, and networking post-2015 split, marked by strategic acquisitions and divestitures.
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Why you need to respond to customer feedback – especially online

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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martech
Online shoppers have high expectations for how promptly online retailers should reply to questions and complaints.
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EY builds out IAM implementation with Open Windows Identity buy

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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EY has snapped up Melbourne-based IAM business Open Windows Identity as it builds out its IAM implementation and managed services capability.
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Revenue jump for Ingram Micro NZ Holdings, but investments keep distie in the red

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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Revenue is up for Ingram Micro New Zealand Holdings and its subsidiaries in a year that saw plenty of action with acquisitions and new vendors.
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WannaCry, IoT and you: Securing your customers in an unsafe world

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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malware
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
Ingram Micro's Andrew Khan explains how ransomware like WannaCry can be mitigated by the 3As: Automation, analytics and artificial intelligence.
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Gartner reveals four major forces powering the security software market

Thu, 1st Jun 2017
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
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mssp
The security market is going through a major shakeup as advanced analytics, SaaS, managed services, and other trends explode, says Gartner.
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Snapchat drones could be coming your way soon

Mon, 29th May 2017
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cloud services
Their latest venture appears to be putting their camera technology atop drones, which could potentially prove to be a game changer.
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Exeed offers resellers chance to fly high and hit the snow for a BMW experience

Thu, 25th May 2017
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hp
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distributors
Exeed resellers are being given the chance to fly high and to hit the snow for a BMW adventure in two promotions.
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Q&A with Michael Dell: Software-defined data centers, PCs & the future of IT

Thu, 25th May 2017
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
If we look ahead - I can see a couple of things happening. The first is that the software defined data center will become the de facto standard.
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Dell CFO Tom Sweet on the merger, the ANZ market & start-ups

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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network infrastructure
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cfo
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m&a
You can't shut off innovation. If you take yourself out of the market or shut it down for 2 years, you're going to destroy the business.
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Megaport continues rapid growth with new CCO appointment

Tue, 23rd May 2017
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nextdc
Megaport appoints Bella Lajoie as Chief Commercial Officer to enhance global business and lead sales strategy.
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MYOB adds new applications to its Greentree ERP product

Fri, 19th May 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
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erp
MYOB has acquired several third-party applications to enhance its MYOB Greentree product, offering customers improved functionality.
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So you want to be an entrepreneur: What they never tell you when you start out

Fri, 19th May 2017
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entrepreneurship
Be an entrepreneur for the long haul: Debunking post-sale bliss and planning for realistic, lifelong challenges.
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Mergers and acquisitions play major role in semiconductor market growth

Thu, 18th May 2017
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semiconductors
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samsung
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intel
According to Gartner, consolidation played a major role in the market share rankings, with several large companies growing through acquisitions.
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One year on Kogan.com celebrates success of Dick Smith online business

Mon, 15th May 2017
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One year on from its acquisition of the failed Dick Smith's online business, Kogan.com says the business is 'thriving' and is 'a sustainable retailer'.