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Kiwi aviation firm cites Rackspace as key tool in operational automation

Takeflite, a Kiwi-based travel tech company, has taken operational automation and digital transformation under its wings, using Rackspace as its tool.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

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Health Technologies

Enterprise purchases of hardware driving mobility revenues, IDC says

Global mobility revenues are expected to reach $1.7tn by 2020, with software revenues experiencing double-digit growth, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2016

Unified Communications

Big Data and business analytics a $200 billion industry

Global market for big data and business analytics set to exceed $203bn by 2020, says IDC forecast. Banking and manufacturing driving growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

Microsoft

Microsoft brings more cloud power to serve nonprofits

Microsoft is making its Azure cloud services available to nonprofit organisations, helping them improve efficiency and impact.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Marketing Technologies

Taupo tech success story great news for regional economies

Traff1k D1g1tal has become one of the country's latest international success stories, and now the company has been recognised by Amy Adams.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Sep 2016

Hyperscale

Global data center infrastructure management to grow through 2020 – but by how much?

Technavio recently released a report that details the forecast for the global data center infrastructure management (DCIM) market.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

Global data center construction to surge through 2020 – APAC fastest growing

The market is growing significantly with major contributions from cloud service providers (CSPs) & telecommunication & colocation service providers.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Sep 2016

Partner Programmes

Avnet launches regional Education Services for APAC channel

Avnet has launched an education services division for its Asia Pacific business, appointing Michael Costigan to take charge of the unit.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 6th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

Gartner's Magic Quadrant positions Radware as application delivery leader

Radware has been positioned as a leader in Gartner's 2016 Magic Quadrant for Application Delivery Controllers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016

EduTech

Call goes out for help with STEM gaming platform for girls

The call has gone out for Kiwis and Aussies to help with a community based gaming platform designed to encourage girls to pursue STEM-based careers.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2016

DevOps

The top 10 emerging risks in cybersecurity

Insider threats and ageing vulnerabilities among top 10 cybersecurity risks, says Gartner's expert at Johannesburg conference.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Mon, 29th Aug 2016

DataCentre infrastructure

China Unicom announces launch of new Hong Kong data center

China Unicom opened its largest Hong Kong data center last week, which is also the company's most advanced cloud center beyond mainland China.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Aug 2016

Virtualisation

US-based OffsiteDataSync expands data center network into Singapore

OffsiteDataSync has opened a Singapore-based data centre to attract US-based clients with its Veeam-powered availability services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Information Communication & Technology

Maori and Pacific youth targeted for ICT jobs

High Tech Youth aims to revolutionise NZ's tech scene by 2020 by harnessing Maori and Pacific youth potential in ICT jobs.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Partner Programmes

Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf

Quantum IT New Zealand was appointed as exclusive distributor for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by Blueleaf Software Technologies.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Aug 2016

Supply Chain

Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments

Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Aug 2016

Hyperscale

CUI Global reports Q2 results, following data center deal with VPS

CUI Global touts robust Q2 outcomes, buoyed by its trailblazing VPS data center agreement and multiple key contract wins.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Virtualisation

Duncan Hewett to steer VMware's APAC operations as senior VP and GM

VMware has appointed Duncan Hewett as senior vice president and general manager, who will lead the company's operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Aug 2016