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Three ways to use IT operations management to empower business innovation
Logicalis

Three ways to use IT operations management to empower business innovation

According to a recent survey of 400 CIOs and IT directors in 24 countries, businesses today are at a tipping point of IT department transformation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Aussie world-first for 3D printing industry
3D Printing

Aussie world-first for 3D printing industry

A recent release by a Sydney-based manufacturer of PVC stabilisers is a ground-breaking invention that will revolutionise the 3D printing industry.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016

Global Stories

Cloud data protection fuels explosive growth
Hybrid Cloud

Cloud data protection fuels explosive growth

Acronis recently reported significant momentum in its global cloud data protection business as it expands throughout APAC.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers
Marketing Technologies

Optus launches Retail Assist for Australian retailers

Optus unveils Retail Assist, innovating Aussie retail with seamless POS integration and customer-focused technology.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Fitbit still dominates growing wearables market
Analyst report

Fitbit still dominates growing wearables market

The International Data Corporation releases data from Worldwide Quarterly Wearable Device Tracker showing a 67.2% increase in wearables shipments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Avaya focuses on Govt with new appointment
Unified Communications

Avaya focuses on Govt with new appointment

Avaya appoints Peter Whitely as new account director for Federal Government in Australia to drive digital transformation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators
Distributed Denial of Service

Check Point Software & RAD develop cybersecurity platforms for power providers and utilities operators

The Check Point Software Technologies and RAD joint ventures to develop a cybersecurity programme designed to protect national utility assets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Greentree recognises top ANZ channel partners with global awards
Partner Programmes

Greentree recognises top ANZ channel partners with global awards

Greentree International lauds ANZ partners, celebrating channel success with prestigious global awards recognising excellence and collaboration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Data Analytics

IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner

IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Kiwi company takes exergaming to new heights
Gaming

Kiwi company takes exergaming to new heights

Childhood obesity is the focus of new Kiwi trampoline innovation designed to get children more active through fun games.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Hills, Think Wireless, GX2 winning big dogs for Ruckus
Network Infrastructure

Hills, Think Wireless, GX2 winning big dogs for Ruckus

Hills, GX2 and Think Wireless have taken out the top awards at Ruckus' Big Dog APAC conference, as wireless demand soars across the region.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Exclusive: Specialisation is critical for resellers. Here's why - and how
Analyst report

Exclusive: Specialisation is critical for resellers. Here's why - and how

Resellers who are specialising are reaping benefits as digital business and LOB buyers become the norm. Gartner offers tips on how to make the change.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum
Data Protection

Amy Adams address: Wellington Privacy Forum

Justice Minister Amy Adams addressed the Wellington Privacy Forum with a focus data privacy, sharing and the Privacy Act.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel

Cisco's NZ country manager talks digital transformation, super channels and the role of the network in digitisation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices
Health Technologies

Waikato DHB health service coming to mobile devices

The Waikato District Health Board (DHB) has designed a new app that allows patients to communicate with their doctor via their mobile device.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
The best innovation in social media is a return to basics
Partner Programmes

The best innovation in social media is a return to basics

Innovation has become a way of life in marketing, particularly in social media, as marketers jump from one strategy to another.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
CCL adds to kudos with Fortinet platinum status
Firewalls

CCL adds to kudos with Fortinet platinum status

CCL is continuing its stellar run, this time gaining entry into a select group of Kiwi companies to be recognised as Fortinet Platinum Partners.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016