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Leader takes over distie Anyware from Harris Tech
Cloud Services

Leader takes over distie Anyware from Harris Tech

Leader secures Anyware Australia from Harris Technology, expanding its distribution of IT accessories and enhancing resellers' portfolio access.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Synnex AU adds TaaS solution and Apple CTO platform
Partner Programmes

Synnex AU adds TaaS solution and Apple CTO platform

Synnex Australia adds a tech-as-a-service solution to let partners supply anything as a managed service, plus the Apple configure to order platform.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018

Global Stories

SmartPhones stories

Connectivity downtime costs local business over $4,000/hour
Network Infrastructure

Connectivity downtime costs local business over $4,000/hour

Ruckus Networks' State of Wi-Fi survey finds almost half of Australian organisations deal with Wi-Fi downtime up to five times per month.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2018
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Mobility is key to modern enterprise productivity
Unified Communications

Mobility is key to modern enterprise productivity

Mobile devices, smart platforms, collaboration tools and business apps are creating efficiencies in the workplace.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Why the channel needs full technology-aaS solutions
Synnex

Why the channel needs full technology-aaS solutions

As the -aaS economy balloons worldwide, distributors like Synnex are moving past simple device-aaS offerings to create comprehensive TaaS solutions.

By Agartu Dinegde • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide
Apple

Apple still on top as wearables market grows worldwide

Apple's share of the market continues to grow along with Chinese competitors Xiaomi and Huawei. Fitbit still in decline.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Huawei announces IoT platform designed for telcos
Desktop-as-a-Service

Huawei announces IoT platform designed for telcos

The IoT Connectivity Enablement Platform Cloud aims to improve connectivity management for telecommunications providers.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Sep 2018
Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ
Global Positioning System

Smartphone GPS gains new potential with research out of NZ

The University of Otago and Perth's Curtin University have collaborated to drastically improve the accuracy of smartphone location services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop
Gaming

Gaming, portability keeping PC market green despite numbers' drop

2-in-1s, ultra-slim notebooks and gaming PCs will keep market value growing, despite dropping sales numbers, says IDC.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Aug 2018
PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech
Unified Communications

PCs, AI and... social isolation? Survey hints at next 50 years of tech

Although only 18% of respondents report a heavy use of tech to manage their homes today, 69% believe they will be heavy tech users in 50 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Taurus Clearer Communication becomes BlackBerry platinum partner
Partner Programmes

Taurus Clearer Communication becomes BlackBerry platinum partner

Taurus Clearer Communication partners with BlackBerry to deliver mobile security solutions across Europe, addressing the need for comprehensive cybersecurity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre CAPEX up 59% - but dominated by usual suspects

In the first half of this year more than US$53b has been spent on hyperscale data centre development, with the bulk of that from just 5 companies.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Aug 2018
Is BYOD an expensive mistake for your business?
Bring Your Own Device

Is BYOD an expensive mistake for your business?

Although BYOD can seem like a cost-effective mobility solution, experts warn it might backfire due to security, productivity, and cost concerns.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018
Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security
Endpoint Detection and Response

Compass Health deploys BlackBerry endpoint management for mobile security

Compass Health, in operation since 1995, has 60 general practice teams and a number of other healthcare providers in its jurisdiction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Aug 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Kiwi kids and parents work together to create a safer internet
Trend Micro

Kiwi kids and parents work together to create a safer internet

New Zealand children, spending 33 hours a week online, collaborate with their parents in Trend Micro's 'What's Your Story?' contest to promote internet safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Sep 2018
Samsung announces unique Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a Note9
Gaming

Samsung announces unique Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a Note9

Samsung Electronics New Zealand has announced a new Fortnite style competition allowing the winner to own a new Samsung Galaxy Note9.

By Damian Seeto • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Aug 2018