Global Stories

Rittal launches new online portal to help companies modernise data centres

Rittal launches IT microsite to simplify data center modernisation, as 73% of firms plan major updates. #technology #datacenters #ITsolutions.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jan 2018

Partner Programmes

Exclusive interview - Progress talks channel plans for cognitive apps

Richard Stone talks about the next gen of applications and how their 35 years of adaptability and success will benefit the ANZ channel this year.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018

Cloud Services

Commvault's Owen Taraniuk on his new role and becoming a 'Made in China' company

Commvault has announced the appointment of Owen Taraniuk as head of worldwide partnerships and market development.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018

Unified Communications

ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament

The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018

Software-as-a-Service

The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018

Gaming

Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers

Edifier's Spinnaker e30 speakers: striking design meets quality sound, enhancing any tech-savvy home's aesthetic.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

How to justify data center modernization to an executive

Improved data center operational efficiency and connectivity have to translate into cost reduction, faster turnover, and higher return on investment.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Resellers

Corporate Consumables ceases trading after 27 years

Corporate Consumables, a New Zealand office product reseller, has closed its doors due to unsustainable business conditions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 8th Jan 2018

Internet of Things

2018 forecast to be the year of hardware and mainframe modernisation

This expert says the advance of AI, machine learning and the IoT in 2018 will expose the importance of modernising legacy hardware and mainframes.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Dec 2017

Digital Transformation

IBM Cloud to guide The Warehouse Group through digital transformation

The Warehouse Group partners with IBM Cloud for a digital overhaul, migrating critical IT systems to enhance customer experiences and modernise infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud

When it comes to the cloud, companies and organisations have become more comfortable with running critical business workloads there.

By Kevin Greely • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Public Cloud

IBM gets behind The Warehouse Group's digital transformation journey

The Warehouse Group partners with IBM Cloud in a major digital transformation to modernise IT infrastructure, enhancing customer experiences across its brands.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017

Virtualisation

Modernise your IT Infrastructure in five steps - Gartner

Gartner VP warns: 80% of IT asset upgrades could miss savings goals without simplifying current Mode 1 systems.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017

Cloud Services

Cloudera announces launch of cloud based data warehouses

Cloudera claims this is the first data warehouse cloud service that actually brings the warehouse to the data.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Digital Transformation

Gartner analyst: 5 steps to modernising IT infrastructure without the cost

Gartner says in most cases you can deliver a more agile IT environment using commercial off-the-shelf infrastructure.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017

Data Analytics

HPE says hybrid IT crucial for survival in retail – and how to implement it

Digital disruption is happening across industries around the world and HPE asserts none more so than retail - the tech giant discusses hybrid IT.

By Ashton Young • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Dec 2017

DevOps

CA Technologies the driving force behind the Modern Software Factory

CA Technologies has brought its vision of the Modern Software to life with a number of announcements at last week's CA World in Las Vegas.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017

Private Cloud

Rackspace unveils private cloud partnership with HPE

HPE and Rackspace have joined forces to launch a private cloud service, offering the benefits of public cloud in a secure and customizable environment.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Nov 2017

Storage

Dell EMC's data center modernization mission continues with 3 announcements

Dell EMC has expanded its midrange storage with new all-flash storage arrays and software updates to its Dell EMC Unity platform.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Nov 2017