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Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year
Mobile plan

Smartphones, the necessity that costs Aussies $9 billion per year

While Aussies are spending less on their monthly mobile plans, it appears they're still coughing up big bucks for the pleasure of staying connected.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018

Global Stories

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Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers

Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war
Google

Google beats Amazon to first place in smart speaker war

Google claims the top spot in the smart speaker market by shipping 3.2 million units in Q1 2018, surpassing Amazon's 2.5 million Echo shipments.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 28th May 2018
Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market
Edge Computing

Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market

the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Gaming

Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 25th May 2018
Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth
Wearables

Wearables market showing no wear as smartwatches drive growth

Canalys says wearable band shipments grew 35 percent from the year before with a two horse race at the front & fierce competition behind.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Big 5 fuel 'staggering' growth of capex in hyperscale data centres
Hyperscale

Big 5 fuel 'staggering' growth of capex in hyperscale data centres

Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook continue to balloon in the hyperscale data centre market with spending reaching an all-time high.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd May 2018
Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device
Endpoint Protection

Macs under attack – what you can do to secure your device

Macs are no longer immune to malware; Bitdefender's new antivirus offers robust protection against a range of threats, ensuring your device and data stay safe.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Android malware used to target North Korean defectors
Malware

Android malware used to target North Korean defectors

A malware called RedDawn used Google Play to apparently target North Korean defectors, according to security firm McAfee.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
No - you don't need to replace all your infrastructure
Unified Communications

No - you don't need to replace all your infrastructure

Facing end-of-life for your hardware? Interactive offers a no-upgrade-needed solution, ensuring continued support with rapid, local engineer response.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Protecting data, as well as utilising it, is fundamental to business success
Data Analytics

Protecting data, as well as utilising it, is fundamental to business success

There is a real opportunity for businesses to gain significant competitive advantages through high-performance computing.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Hardware maintenance the way it should be - fast, reliable, affordable
Health Technologies

Hardware maintenance the way it should be - fast, reliable, affordable

Vendor maintenance prices have skyrocketed, leaving businesses facing downtime and slow response times. But Interactive offers a solution.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Why server maintenance is vital for enterprise
DataCentre infrastructure

Why server maintenance is vital for enterprise

Interactive's reach beats rivals, servicing all remote Oz/NZ - a boon for businesses needing reliable hardware upkeep.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Interview: Signal Zero Inc introduces 'Loot' which is a new way gamers can earn rewards
Gaming

Interview: Signal Zero Inc introduces 'Loot' which is a new way gamers can earn rewards

Usually to make a living playing video games, you need to be good at eSports or entertaining on Twitch and YouTube. Now there's a new way called Loot.

By Damian Seeto • 5 min read • Thu, 17th May 2018

Stories from Other Regions

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Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
Wearables

Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit

According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd May 2018
Microsoft reveals new Xbox Adaptive Controller for disabled gamers
Gaming

Microsoft reveals new Xbox Adaptive Controller for disabled gamers

The Xbox Adaptive Controller is an awesome new device that allows some disabled gamers to enjoy playing video games.

By Damian Seeto • 1 min read • Fri, 18th May 2018
How to develop an effective crisis response plan
Risk & Compliance

How to develop an effective crisis response plan

Fast alerts via text and social media can protect customers and reputation when emergencies strike, experts say.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018