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Construction on AU's first tier III regional data centre to be finished by 2018
DataCentre infrastructure

Construction on AU's first tier III regional data centre to be finished by 2018

Construction has begun on Australia's first regional tier III data center, expected to attract national and global tech giants to Toowoomba.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017

Global Stories

10 Reasons you can't ignore the Android revolution
Unified Communications

10 Reasons you can't ignore the Android revolution

No matter your workplace, you need a rugged device that won't fail in the face of drops, spills, extreme temperatures, or dust and dirt.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Good Design Australia: Zebra Technologies wins award for DS3600-series scanner
Marketing Technologies

Good Design Australia: Zebra Technologies wins award for DS3600-series scanner

This year, a jury consisting of 35 international design experts assessed 244 shortlisted entries from around the world.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Jun 2017
China Unicom Partner Conference pledges 'open, inclusive and trustworthy' approach to IoT
Internet of Things

China Unicom Partner Conference pledges 'open, inclusive and trustworthy' approach to IoT

China Unicom's 2017 Partner Conference brought 400 guests to Shanghai with the theme of creating a smart future for IoT and networking.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Rittal & HPE partner to offer modular data center & IoT, Edge solutions
Hybrid Cloud

Rittal & HPE partner to offer modular data center & IoT, Edge solutions

Rittal teams with HPE, fusing IT expertise to enhance modular data centres and fortify IoT and Edge tech globally.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP
Fintech

NetSuite announces new channel partners seeking to drive growth with cloud ERP

Oracle NetSuite bolsters its cloud ERP reach, uniting with four new partners to meet rising market demand for agile, scalable solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
Honeywell & Vivid Technology seal 'major tech deal' for smart lighting
Internet of Things

Honeywell & Vivid Technology seal 'major tech deal' for smart lighting

Vivid Technology has entered into a MoU with Honeywell to supply smart lighting technologies on a number of strategic projects.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?
Malware

The malware that brought down Ukraine – is it really that sophisticated?

Tenable director says the significance of this malware as a stand-alone event is in fact quite small - but vendors have some catching up to do.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Honeywell adds another provider to multi-vendor solution portfolio
Cybersecurity

Honeywell adds another provider to multi-vendor solution portfolio

Honeywell recently announced its acquisition of Nextnine, a provider of security management solutions and technologies for industrial cybersecurity.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
'Dangerous' Industroyer malware linked to industrial cyber attacks
Malware

'Dangerous' Industroyer malware linked to industrial cyber attacks

ESET has posted a warning that critical infrastructure worldwide could be vulnerable to the cybercriminal group Industroyer.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017
Smart Home

One step closer to BB8? ASUS Zenbo wins three awards at Computex 2017

The ASUS Zenbo home robot received the Best Choice of the Year Award, Best Choice Golden Award, and Computex d&i Award.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore
Honeywell

Honeywell launches 'cybersecurity center of excellence' in Singapore

Singapore's Changi Business Park will soon be home to a new cybersecurity hub, thanks to a major investment by industrial consulting firm Honeywell.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner
Disruption

Disrupt or be disrupted - Gartner

Gartner reveals disruptors like Amazon and Uber outpace traditional tech firms, urging a rethink of business models for sustained growth.

By Susan Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
HPE: Stay on the cutting edge with software defined OT
Edge Computing

HPE: Stay on the cutting edge with software defined OT

As competition in the IoT and Intelligent Edge industries increases, companies are seeking new ways to stand apart and delight their customers.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Global trendsetters & innovators convene at NetEvents to chew over what's next
Internet of Things

Global trendsetters & innovators convene at NetEvents to chew over what's next

We're currently in London at the NetEvents conference where innovators in cloud, IoT, AI & security have congregated to discuss the future.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review
Gaming

Small, but perfectly formed – Alienware 13 laptop review

Alienware's 13-inch laptop wows with an OLED display and VR-readiness, all in a compact design that begs to travel.

By Darren Price • 4 min read • Sun, 18th Jun 2017
South China Data Valley: Pioneering Guangdong's big data industry
Data Analytics

South China Data Valley: Pioneering Guangdong's big data industry

By 2025, the large national big data industrial base will host a data center that houses over 50,000 standard racks.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017