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Why a move to the cloud makes a whole lot of sense

Cloud migration gains traction across Australia and New Zealand, offering lower upfront costs, robust security, and minimal downtime for businesses.

By Jamie Atherton • 4 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

Unified Communications

It's not in the post: How an SMS document platform can streamline the contact centre

Switching from traditional mail to an SMS document platform can save contact centres time and money, cutting costs by as much as AUD $275,000 monthly.

By Daniel Harding • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

Partner Programmes

InfoTrust named Mimecast's ANZ Growth Partner of the Year

The award reflects InfoTrust's customer-centric approach with a focus on optimising ROI for customers' security investments, the company says.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv launches new range of UPS equipment for edge & branch offices

The Liebert GXT RT+ range is available from 1 to 3kVA, offering power outage protection that is less expensive than other Liebert GXT models.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Aug 2020

Data Analytics

How data analytics can save APAC businesses millions

How data analytics and data monetisation can help businesses in APAC plug financial leakage and make better decisions during the COVID-19 crisis.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Genesys recognises leaders in customer experience with latest awards

Genesys has recognized trailblazing businesses in the ANZ region for their exceptional customer experiences. Winners include Homecare Medical and Microsoft.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

NTT

NTT creates ANZ business as part of Asia Pacific expansion, announces new leaders

NTT is expanding into the ANZ region, creating an extended region with the Asia Pacific to better serve its clients in the fastest-growing market.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

Fintech

What's driving innovation in trades and construction in NZ

Job management software and digital accounting tools are being increasingly utilised in the industry, which has traditionally been a digital laggard.

By Robbie Dunphy • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

Virtual Private Networks

42% more plaintext HTTP servers than HTTPS counterparts - report

Rapid7 has released a report detailing the changing internet risk landscapes of 2020, and other issues facing cybersecurity teams.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Aug 2020

Data Protection

Interview: Cloudera outlines the key tenets of hybrid cloud

We spoke to Cloudera ANZ country manager Nick Hoskins about how cloud adoption is trending across ANZ, hybrid cloud benefits and drawbacks, and data security.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Storage

Hitachi Vantara appoints new ANZ channel leader

For the past three and a half years, Erin Mikan focused on cloud services as Macquarie Telecom Group strategic partner and alliance manager.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Cybersecurity

Network intelligence is stopping a wave of DDoS misdiagnosis

Security teams already know the value of a layered defence; it's time to add more layers, writes ThousandEyes principal solutions analyst Mike Hicks.

By Mike Hicks • 4 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Software-as-a-Service

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is Milestone Systems?

Milestone Systems director of Asia Pacific sales, Jordan Cullis, delves into the company's IP-based video management solutions in an interview with TechDay.

By Nick Forrester • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Hyperscale

NEXTDC brings new data centre to Western Australia's Perth

NEXTDC opens P2 Perth, the city's first Uptime Tier IV-certified data centre, enhancing WA's connectivity with high-capacity global networks.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Microsoft

Barhead invited to Microsoft 20/21 Inner Circle

This recognition of an invitation to the Inner Circle for Microsoft business applications is based on sales achievements and customer success.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Document Management

Dropbox extends esignature solution & storage to ANZ customers

Customers are now able to electronically sign and share documents from Dropbox, and store them within Australia to ensure data residency.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Edge Computing

16 reasons why you should move your backup to a NZ-hosted solution

Cloud backups are a popular choice for enterprises, but where are they really being stored? Here's why hosting in New Zealand is a better option.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Juniper Networks

Macquarie Telecom and Juniper Networks join forces for an Aus wide network refresh

Macquarie Telecom selects Juniper Networks for nationwide network refresh, introducing agile and AI-driven innovation.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Aug 2020

Supply Chain

Dicker Data extends AV offerings with Barco distie agreement

Dicker Data expands AV offerings with Barco distribution deal, meeting demand for digital meeting spaces in Australia.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 4th Aug 2020

Payment Technologies

Is Australia ready to go cashless? New survey reveals Aussies embracing mobile wallets

More than half of Australians are comfortable with the idea of a completely cashless society, according to new research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Aug 2020