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APIs – the key to collaboration between fintech and traditional finance institutions

APIs provide the necessary security, governance, and scalability, while still allowing the rich enablement users require.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 16th May 2017

Software

Kiwi company ARANZ Geo's global reach: From groundwater management to transport solutions

The geological software modelling solutions company is shifting from its origins as a mining-centric business.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

PwC

ARANZ Geo scores spot in 2017 Hi-Tech awards line up

NZ's ARANZ Geo lauded as a finalist for the prestigious Hi-Tech Company of the Year award, marking its third consecutive nomination.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Supply Chain

Oxair oxygen system offers the right chemistry

Hospitals could cut costs and avoid cylinder deliveries as on-site PSA units supply constant 95 per cent pure oxygen at the bedside.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017

Global Stories

Africa stories

Westcon-Comstor

Asia Pacific provides bright spot in gloomy Westcon-Comstor financials

APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017

Software

Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition

Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Microsoft

Binary Tree zeroes in on APAC with new managing director appointment

During his leadership Binary Tree grew in Europe, Africa and the Middle East by 500% and strengthened ties with major partners like Microsoft and HP.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th May 2017

Hyperscale

Colt addresses demand for bandwidth transit between Europe and APAC

Colt's second POP in Marseille is connected to their IQ Network using the existing Colt-owned metro fibre network.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

How sustainability, DCIM and the Open Compute Project present opportunity for colocation providers

Colocation providers eye sustainability, DCIM, and OCP for cutting costs and new revenue streams, amid a rising eco-conscious market.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Marketing Technologies

UNCTAD's eCommerce Week: Will a robot take my job?

Global leaders gather at UNCTAD's eCommerce Week to debate opportunities and challenges of digital transformation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Microsoft

Microsoft to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney

Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft's first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Cloud Services

Former channel boss takes the reins as ShoreTel's new ANZ head

Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Westcon-Comstor

US$800m deal on table in possible Westcon-Comstor sale

Datatec has confirmed its considering a possible US$800m sale of a major share of Westcon-Comstor. Analysts tip Synnex and Arrow as best fit buyers.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Apr 2017

DataCentre infrastructure

IDC: Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure spend jumps almost 10% in 2016

Vendor revenue from sales of infrastructure products for cloud IT grew to $32.6 billion in 2016, with Japan leading the way and APAC above average.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Apr 2017

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

New company emerges from CSC and HPE Enterprise Services merger

DXC Technology is a new organisation that has been created by the merger of CSC and the Enterprise Services business of HPE.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Apr 2017

Apps

App born from poverty works to feed the hungry

Software engineer creates app to feed the hungry in Africa, connecting supermarkets to NGOs and low-income earners.

By Alex Crossan • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017

Data Privacy

Kiwi MPs put security on the table at London parliamentary conference

New Zealand MPs attend International Parliamentary Conference on National Security and Cybersecurity in London.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017

Wearables

Phones, iPads and watch accessories oh my: Apple unveils new lineup and we've got all the pics

Apple has announced a whole bunch of exciting devices and accessories this morning, including a new phone, new iPad, Apple Watch accessories and more.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017