Australian Stories

Synnex signs on Chrome OS transformation vendor

Neverware's CloudReady allows schools and other organisations to covert old PCs and Macs to cloud-managed Chrome OS devices.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Global Stories

Public Cloud

Cloud tech inspires Kiwi supply chain firm to keep the world moving

New Zealand's Coretex has transformed from a local fleet management firm into a global player, thanks to Microsoft Azure's cloud technology.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Mon, 25th May 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Education provider calls on OSS Group to modernise server fleet

A New Zealand education giant turned to Auckland's OSS Group to overhaul its outdated server fleet, leveraging Red Hat's robust solutions.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020

Data Analytics

Report: 63% of APAC customers willing to switch to neobanks

A new report by IDC and Backbase reveals that 63% of APAC customers are poised to switch to neobanks by 2025, challenging traditional banks.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2020

Modernisation

Kiwi company launches alternative to contact tracing apps with QR code

An alternative to contact tracing apps has been launchd in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, as New Zealand moves from alert level 3 down to level 2.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 13th May 2020

Storage

Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform

Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

DevOps

Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns

Puppet has appointed Abby Kearns as CTO to steer the company's growth and modernise its infrastructure solutions amidst rapid market changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Converged Infrastructure

Wipro and Nutanix launch shared database management solution

Wipro and Nutanix have introduced a new Digital Database Services (DDS) solution to streamline database management, improve efficiency, and reduce costs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud Anthos generally available on AWS

Google Cloud's Anthos is now generally available on Amazon Web Services, broadening its hybrid and multi-cloud application platform capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2020

Network Infrastructure

Cisco and Google Cloud partner on end-to-end SD-WAN solution

The two networking giants have come together on a solution that provides an end-to-end network that adapts to application needs from branch to edge.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2020

Unified Communications

OpenText boosts cloud capabilities with new update

OpenText enhances its cloud offerings with CE 20.2, featuring improved security, AI-powered analytics, and flexible cloud deployment options for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Apr 2020

Gaming

Game review: Final Fantasy VII Remake

Square Enix's Final Fantasy VII Remake rejuvenates a classic with stunning visuals and revamped combat, delivering both nostalgia and fresh excitement.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2020

Software-as-a-Service

OpenText drops latest release of Cloud Editions, complete with DX features

OpenText has released its Cloud Editions 20.2, offering improved remote work capabilities, enhanced digital experiences, and rapid cloud migration.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

COVID-19: Telco cloud revenue from 5G to drop by 25%

COVID-19 is set to disrupt telco cloud revenue from 5G by up to 30%, leading to a potential shortfall of up to USD $3 billion, according to ABI Research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Supply Chain

Koch Industries finalises Infor acquisition, commences 'new era of growth'

The acquisition will see Infor's product design and technology, 68,000 customers and 17,000 global employees under Koch Industries' leadership.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2020

Partner Programmes

TMG nabs Flexera APAC partner of the year award for second year running

The Mastermind Group has been named Asia Pacific Partner of the Year for Flexera for the second consecutive year.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

Cloud Security

Organisations take cloud-first approach to security, though concerns remain

Cloud security tool adoption is increasing, but concerns about risk and deployment linger, according to a survey by Exabeam.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Mar 2020

Data Analytics

BlackLine receives high praise from Gartner and customers

BlackLine hailed as Leader in the Gartner 2019 Magic Quadrant and lauded by customers for its cloud solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Virtualisation

Trade Me announces full migration to cloud with Google Cloud partnership

The online auction website says the move will migrate all systems and applications off its on-premise data centres and fully migrate to the cloud.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020

Digital Transformation

Wipro invests in Microsoft partnership with dedicated business unit

Wipro launches a Microsoft Business Unit to accelerate digital transformation with Azure-powered solutions, enhancing cloud adoption and innovation globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020