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Bigtech to bring new bleeding edge data centre vendors to local resellers
Exclusive Networks

Bigtech to bring new bleeding edge data centre vendors to local resellers

Nutanix will be the lynch pin for Exclusive Group's new data centre transformation distie BigTec, with a range of new complementary vendors debuting.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016
'More than just a box'- Brocade unveils innovative routing solution
DevOps

'More than just a box'- Brocade unveils innovative routing solution

Brocade's new data routing product, the SLX 9850, is set to revolutionize networking with its emphasis on automation and orchestration.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
Application-first mindset key as network performance stalls local DX
Virtualisation

Application-first mindset key as network performance stalls local DX

Older networks are adversely affecting up to 23% of local businesses revenue, according to a new report, with Citrix advocating an app-first approach.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Sep 2016
New distie hits the market as BigTec Pacific opens its doors
Multi-cloud

New distie hits the market as BigTec Pacific opens its doors

Exclusive Group has launched its BigTec data centre transformation distribution business locally, promising ANZ resellers new opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Sep 2016
Mobile app development is not just for coders and programmers
Software Development

Mobile app development is not just for coders and programmers

The growth of the rapid mobile app development (RMAD) market shows pent-up demand for coding-optional tools to build apps quickly & cost-effectively.

By Jason Wong • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016
Hybrid environments, the true game changer
Hybrid Cloud

Hybrid environments, the true game changer

This almost creates a hybrid type of engagement for vendors, a cross between a true cloud engagement and a typical long-term outsourcing engagement.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016
New Cisco collab births efficient cloud-based platform
Cisco

New Cisco collab births efficient cloud-based platform

Encompass Digital Media collaborates with Cisco to develop CloudStream, a cloud-based platform for creating broadcast-quality multiscreen streams.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
HPE introduces the latest addition to its Vertica family
Multi-cloud

HPE introduces the latest addition to its Vertica family

HPE Vertica 8 offers unified architecture and advanced in-database analytics for industry-leading scale and speed.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Infinera helping wholesale telcos to rethink their business model
Unified Communications

Infinera helping wholesale telcos to rethink their business model

We look at the challenges that telco service providers are facing. We uncover the answer to one of their issues.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Sep 2016
Nutanix announces two new acquisitions
DevOps

Nutanix announces two new acquisitions

Nutanix acquires PernixData and Calm.io to accelerate its enterprise cloud platform and storage-class memory systems.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016
VMware tick of approval for Juniper Networks' switches
Virtualisation

VMware tick of approval for Juniper Networks' switches

Juniper Networks' QFX5100 Switches are now certified with VMware's NSX solution, according to the company's chief marketing officer Mike Marcellin.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Aug 2016
Veeam ups subscription, cloud focus with new hybrid cloud platform
Virtualisation

Veeam ups subscription, cloud focus with new hybrid cloud platform

Veeam is rolling out a hybrid cloud platform and making the move to a more subscription focused model with its latest availability offering.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Veeam embraces subscription, cloud with new hybrid cloud platform
Virtualisation

Veeam embraces subscription, cloud with new hybrid cloud platform

Veeam says it is dramatically expanding its market penetration - and that for ANZ resellers - with its new Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
QTS + Canonical join forces for OpenStack Cloud solution
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

QTS + Canonical join forces for OpenStack Cloud solution

QTS and Canonical have unveiled a new fully managed OpenStack Cloud, allowing for quick and easy provisioning and management of cloud resources.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
Why enterprise application leaders need to learn how to use product management
Opinion

Why enterprise application leaders need to learn how to use product management

Have you been wondering how you might use product managers to help your agile delivery teams stay focused on the most important work?.

By Mike Gilpin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Cloud components market set to soar as vendors bolster portfolios
Network Infrastructure

Cloud components market set to soar as vendors bolster portfolios

Vendors are looking at new technologies to drive long-term growth, including hyperconverged platforms, SDN and hybrid cloud solutions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?
Data Analytics

Is distributed analytics the solution to a connected world of data?

Distributed analytics could be a game changer, integrating new data sources into legacy systems without squandering prior investments.

By Tom Pringle • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016
Auckland Final Fantasy concert adds a second show due to high demand
Gaming

Auckland Final Fantasy concert adds a second show due to high demand

Thanks to great sales of the first show, there will be a second show for the Final Fantasy concert in Auckland later this year.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016