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Managing airborne health risks

Workplaces that rely on a single dust reading or PPE could miss airborne hazards, WorkSafe New Zealand warns, risking worker illness.

By Michael Curreen • 10 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Construction

The world’s top upcoming projects

The awards highlight a pipeline of unbuilt schemes with the potential to reshape city skylines, including a GBP £1 billion Sydney tower.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Microsoft

Microsoft appoints new commercial and partner business director

Bowden already has almost a decade of Microsoft relationship management experience under her belt, having joined the business in 2010.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Marketing Technologies

'Buy-now-pay-later' taking consumer markets by storm

A new survey shows that young people are embracing this new method of purchasing, with over 1.5 million users in the last year in Australia alone.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Customer Relationship Management

8x8 launches X series contact centre cloud solution in ANZ

8x8 launches cloud-based communications platform, X Series, in Australia and New Zealand to transform customer and employee experiences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Gaming

Apple mania! A brief look at Apple TV+, Apple Arcade, and Apple News+

Whether you're after news, TV, or gaming, it seems like Apple is pulling out all the stops to get your attention.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019

Hybrid Cloud

Platform9 and Intersect partner to bring unified cloud to ANZ

Platform9 and Intersect have partnered to bring industry-leading hybrid cloud services to Australia and New Zealand, enhancing efficiency and reducing costs.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Document Management

Dropbox brings in-country document hosting to ANZ & Japan

Dropbox Business users in New Zealand, Australia, and Japan will be able to store their Dropbox files in-country, beginning in the second half of 2019.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Partner Programmes

SIS announces a partnership with Platform 4

Auckland security firm, Platform 4 Group, has received investment from SIS Group, allowing for planned growth and access to international expertise.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Supply Chain

Alibaba Cloud opening up data centres & services for AU businesses

At its dedicated China Gateway Summit held in Sydney, Alibaba Cloud announced its new programme for Australian business partners and clients.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

Network Infrastructure

Balancing DX with diversity and inclusion

As the business landscape continues to quickly evolve, two concepts are becoming increasingly apparent and starting to intertwine.

By David Webster • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

Malware

Developing APAC countries most vulnerable to malware - Microsoft

The Asia-Pacific region remains a prime target for cybercriminals, according to Microsoft's Security Intelligence Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

Hyperscale

Dropbox invests in hosting data inside Australia

Global collaboration platform Dropbox has announced it will now host Australian customer files onshore to support its growing base in the country.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Mar 2019

Unified Communications

Poly appoints new ANZ managing director, Andy Hurt

Poly has appointed Andy Hurt as its new managing director for ANZ, ensuring a smooth transition amid the recent rebranding of Plantronics and Polycom.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Apple

Aussies out of love with smartphone upgrades

Australia's smartphone market saw a 9% decline in shipments in 2018. Industry analysts cite a lack of innovation and economic pressures as key factors.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Gaming

PC monitor market has biggest growth spurt in a decade

The Australian PC monitor continues to grow at near double digits each quarter, hitting an impressive 10.4% for 2018 calendar year.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

Network Infrastructure

IDC: Aussie PC market back on the downhill

After two quarters of near 10% growth, the Australian PC market dipped -2.5% in 4Q18 - a trend that looks set to continue in 2019.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019

IT Automation

Brennan IT namedrops new clients for its MSP services

Brennan IT lands high-profile clients including Audi Australia and McDonald's Australia, offering tailored managed services to meet unique business needs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Mar 2019