Stories by Patrick
How IoT can be a game changer for the hospitality sector
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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network management
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iot
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network infrastructure
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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mobility
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martech
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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big data
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data analytics
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bi
CEO Frederic Laluyaux discusses how the company has changed after rebranding from FusionOps last year.
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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managed security services
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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3d printing
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startup
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the university of auckland
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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data centre maintenance / management
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power / energy
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energy
Schneider Electric says Vijay has a strong track record for developing businesses into profitable ventures.
Microsoft unveils its thin, sleek and cheap Surface Go tablet
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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microsoft
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mobility
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tablets & laptops
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
IT roles filled all of the five highest-paid positions in the second quarter of 2018.
Alibaba snags Siemens as partner for IoT transformation in China
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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cloud
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iot
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alibaba
Siemens will implement its MindSphere solution on the Alibaba cloud, with availability starting next year.
The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming
Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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5g
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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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undersea cables
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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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telecommunications
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spark
Spark has addressed the charges, saying it is disappointed by the commission's decision to file proceedings.
NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details
Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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broadband
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cybersecurity
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scams
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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cyber threats
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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apple
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contact centre
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cx
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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distribution
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vexpress
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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cybersecurity
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carbon black
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partner network
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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colocation
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iaas
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nac
The Metro IX Data Centre in Belmont was owned by Datacom until earlier this year.
Dynatrace taps Avocado Consulting as first Aussie ‘premier partner’
Tue, 3rd Jul 2018
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devops
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partner programmes
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partnerships
Dynatrace, as a Software Intelligence provider, has formed part of Avocado’s service portfolio for over 4 years.
Red Hat looks to arm APAC SI’s with new OpenShift ‘builder’ program
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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virtualisation
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devops
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open source
The program aims to help SIs build and monetise a modern cloud-native application development and delivery.
Microsoft partner Dilignet rebrands to Xello in push towards business solutions
Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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cloud
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bi
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microsoft
The company says the rebrand elevates its focus on innovative business solutions centred around cloud, data and IoT technologies.
Qualcomm and Gizwits partner on ‘world-first’ IoT development platform
Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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iot
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qualcomm
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gizwits
The two companies are set to develop the world’s first commercial 2G cellular modules with field upgrades to LTE IoT.