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Three Aussie partners win Nintex awards for RPA
Partner Programmes

Three Aussie partners win Nintex awards for RPA

Three Australian companies—Empired, Sharing Minds, and Antares—win prestigious Nintex awards for exceptional RPA achievements, celebrated at Microsoft Inspire.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jul 2019
Micro Focus recognises top Aussie partners
DevOps

Micro Focus recognises top Aussie partners

This year's awards are the first to recognise the combined partner sets from both the Micro Focus and HPE Software partner programmes.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019

Global Stories

Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies
Space Technologies

Aussie telco Pivotel acquires two US satellite companies

Australian telco Pivotel expands its reach by acquiring US-based MVS USA and Explorer Satellite Communications, boosting annual revenue to over USD $85M.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Aug 2019
Veeam celebrates ProPartner Awards in Sydney
Virtualisation

Veeam celebrates ProPartner Awards in Sydney

VeeamON Sydney wrapped up this week with an awards ceremony that recognised Veeam's most outstanding and committed channel partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 26th Jul 2019
Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC
Gaming

Corsair buys custom gaming PC firm Origin PC

Corsair, the gaming heavyweight, has acquired custom gaming PC firm Origin PC, expanding its offerings and capabilities.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jul 2019
Zebra wins fifth consecutive Red Dot design award
Marketing Technologies

Zebra wins fifth consecutive Red Dot design award

The ZC100/300 series card printer has been recognised for its user-centred design approach in the Product Design category.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2019
AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus
Marketing Technologies

AirPass and 18Communications team up to target Chinese tourism in Aus

AirPass and 18Communications have joined forces to launch WeChat Shopping Week in Australia, enhancing the tourism experience for Chinese visitors.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 16th Jul 2019
Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards
Smart Cities

Newcastle smart city initiatives win two IDC awards

Newcastle's smart city initiatives, featuring transport optimisation and urban innovation, have earned the city two prestigious IDC SCAPA awards.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jul 2019
Game review: F1 2019 (PC)
Gaming

Game review: F1 2019 (PC)

Codemasters' F1 2019 offers refined gameplay and stunning visuals, with exciting new features such as the 2018 F2 season and Legends mode.

By Darren Price • 6 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Adobe Symposium unleashes innovations for the customer experience
Customer Experience

Adobe Symposium unleashes innovations for the customer experience

4000+ flock to Adobe Symposium in Sydney, exploring digital transformation and customer experience innovation.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards
Property Market

Software firm Re-Leased wins accolades at ExportNZ Awards

Napier software firm Re-Leased has triumphed at the ExportNZ Hawke's Bay ASB Exporter of the Year Award, lauded for its innovative, scalable tech solutions.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 6th Aug 2019
NZ's international tech reputation on the rise
Government

NZ's international tech reputation on the rise

New Zealand's tech sector is attracting international attention, with South Korea's SK Group visiting to explore collaboration opportunities.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2019
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Smart Cities

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019
Trade Me

Trade Me and GirlBoss kick off GirlBoss Awards for 2019

Nominations are open for the 2019 GirlBoss Awards, celebrating young Kiwi women shaping the future of New Zealand.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech
KiwiNet

KiwiNet secures funding from MBIE for research commercialisation of deep tech

KiwiNet secures GBP £2.18 million yearly from MBIE to commercialise deep tech, with an enhanced PreSeed investment of GBP £4.97 million to propel NZ research.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jul 2019
Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps
AR, VR & Metaverse

Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps

The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...
Unified Communications

Canstar Blue's SMB Internet Provider award winners are...

Nearly two-thirds of Kiwi small businesses say New Zealand is no good for them, according to a survey commissioned by Canstar Blue.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2019