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Brocade brings in virtual machine visibility for storage networks
Storage

Brocade brings in virtual machine visibility for storage networks

Brocade's innovative G610 switch and VM Insight promise unmatched VM-level monitoring, revolutionising storage network performance.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Hyperconverged systems see hyper growth as overall converged market declines
Converged Infrastructure

Hyperconverged systems see hyper growth as overall converged market declines

Hyperconverged systems surged by 87.3% in Q4, countering a declining overall converged systems market, which saw a 1.4% drop.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks
DataCentre infrastructure

Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks launches Open Cloud Interconnect to accelerate cloud service delivery and simplify network operations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Retail 'arms race' offering reseller opportunities as retailers seek improved CX
Customer Experience

Retail 'arms race' offering reseller opportunities as retailers seek improved CX

A retail arms race is offering potential for resellers as Aussie retailers rush to embrace customer facing technologies, cloud, big data and mobility.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
Dell EMC muscles in on cloud infrastructure leaders HPE and Cisco
DataCentre infrastructure

Dell EMC muscles in on cloud infrastructure leaders HPE and Cisco

Dell's merger with EMC has seen it jump to the top of the cloud infrastructure market to share a three way tie with HPE and Cisco.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Microsoft tops; Oracle and Google growing fast as enterprise SaaS tops US$13b
Software-as-a-Service

Microsoft tops; Oracle and Google growing fast as enterprise SaaS tops US$13b

Enterprise SaaS has recorded growth of 32% year on year in Q4 2016, with Microsoft leading the charge - but Google and Oracle snapping at its heels.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 13th Mar 2017
IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM
DataCentre infrastructure

IDC's 2017 data center predictions point to a starring role for DCIM

I recently sat in on a webinar on 2017 data center predictions presented by a trio of analysts at the research firm IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
APAC the only region to post positive revenue growth in global server market
DataCentre infrastructure

APAC the only region to post positive revenue growth in global server market

APAC bucks global trend with server market's only revenue rise amidst a worldwide decline, as per the latest IDC report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 3rd Mar 2017
Equinix reveals new platform for global IBX customers
Hyperscale

Equinix reveals new platform for global IBX customers

Equinix introduces IBX SmartView, a data center monitoring software, to enhance visibility and control for customers across its IBX data centers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Mar 2017
Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017
Internet of Things

Ovum: What to expect at Mobile World Conference 2017

Tech futurism takes centre stage at MWC 2017 as Ovum predicts smart living and AI advancements transforming the industry in Barcelona.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
Gartner: 2017 public cloud services market to surge 18 percent
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner: 2017 public cloud services market to surge 18 percent

Gartner have forecast widespread growth across the globe, with cloud adoption strategies to influence more than 50% of ITO deals through 2020.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?
DataCentre infrastructure

Has the cloud computing ship already sailed?

Cloud computing is still in its infancy and there is still great opportunity for colocation providers, says market-watcher Rhonda Ascierto.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 24th Feb 2017
Ericsson expands portfolio to bring 5G into the arena
Unified Communications

Ericsson expands portfolio to bring 5G into the arena

Ericsson claim their new 5G platform is the first solution to market to enable today's networks a smooth evolution to the next generation.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Feb 2017
Apple back on top in smartphone battle - but the Chinese are gaining fast
Analyst report

Apple back on top in smartphone battle - but the Chinese are gaining fast

Apple is back on top in the fiercely fought global smartphone market according to Gartner – but Chinese vendors are making big inroads.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Feb 2017
8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017
Internet of Things

8.4 BILLION connected “things” to be in use in 2017

​The Internet of Things (IoT) has stormed onto the scene in recent years like a bull in a china shop - Gartner says its showing no signs of slowing.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft
Firewalls

Palo Alto amplifies endpoint platform to tackle credential theft

Credential abuse and theft are two main ways threat actors are able to compromise and move within an organisation to steal valuable assets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Feb 2017
Microsoft, Google, IBM surge but AWS still dominates public cloud services
Platform-as-a-Service

Microsoft, Google, IBM surge but AWS still dominates public cloud services

Microsoft, Google and IBM are slowly gaining on AWS in the public cloud services market, as the IaaS and PaaS infrastructure service market top US$7b.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 6th Feb 2017
Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds
Cloud Services

Most smartphone users spend zilch on apps, survey finds

Over half of smartphone owners don't shell out for apps, engaging more with in-app purchases, says Gartner's latest survey.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017