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NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down
Cartech

NZ needs better tech to catch drivers who can't put their phones down

New Zealand may follow Australia's lead in adopting mobile phone detection cameras to curb distracted driving, potentially saving lives, says Volvo NZ.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Pipeline innovations combat drought losses
Agricultural Technology

Pipeline innovations combat drought losses

Severe drought is accelerating demand for leak detection and pipe refurbishment as Australia tries to protect water supplies across vital networks.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Why there's a surging demand for managed cloud services
Managed cloud

Why there's a surging demand for managed cloud services

Enterprises' growing cloud complexity drives demand for managed cloud services, with Australia's market set to reach USD $2.03 billion by 2022, IDC reports.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 11th Feb 2019
Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?
IoT Security

Are we security-ready for Alexa in the office?

As home-IoT devices such as smart assistants head into the office, there will be a raft of new security challenges that will need to be addressed.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution
Unified Communications

Plantronics and HP's new Teams conferencing solution

The solution for large and mid-sized rooms combines HP Elite Slice with Polycom Trio and EagleEye IV video conferencing.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Feb 2019
Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe
Document Management

Xero announces new partnerships with Uber and Adobe

Xero forges new alliances with Uber for Business and Adobe Sign to streamline admin tasks and boost productivity for small businesses and advisors.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2019
Alloys expands communications portfolio with Grandstream
Unified Communications

Alloys expands communications portfolio with Grandstream

Grandstream appoints Alloys as distributor in Australia to expand SIP unified communications solutions in SME market.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Why innovation isn't a core value for 75% of Australian businesses
Printing

Why innovation isn't a core value for 75% of Australian businesses

Australian companies need to prioritize innovation for survival, according to a Workplace Innovation Index by Ricoh.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology
Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Exclusive: The changing role of women in technology

Emma Pudney from Rackspace ANZ shares insights on closing the gender divide in tech, addressing imposter syndrome, and empowering women to pursue STEM careers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019
World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide
DataCentre infrastructure

World's longest electric car journey reaches Adelaide

Dutchman Wiebe Wakker arrived in Adelaide after a 1051-day journey from Amsterdam in an electric car, proving the potential of sustainable travel.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Synnex Australia now offers ATEN secure KVM
Synnex

Synnex Australia now offers ATEN secure KVM

Synnex Australia and ATEN ANZ partner to improve security in the Australian ICT market with a range of secure KVM switches.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted
Breach Prevention

Expert comment: Latest NDB report shows Aus is being targeted

The OIAC received 262 notifications in the three months, the highest number since the commencement of the NDB scheme.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget
Government

ICT peak body's policy focus pre-budget

The AIIA highlights the need to boost Digital Skills, Innovation and Government ICT Procurement in Pre-Budget Submission.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind
Digital Transformation

Digital transformation gap closing but we're still behind

Australia's digital transformation lagging, says Infosys report. Despite progress, Australia's Digital Maturity Index of 53.1 trails the global average of 57.4.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
NEXTDC's M1 data centre gains Australia-first certification
Hyperscale

NEXTDC's M1 data centre gains Australia-first certification

NEXTDC's M1 data centre in Melbourne has made history as the first in Australia to achieve a NABERS 5-star rating, setting a new energy efficiency benchmark.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Feb 2019
Huawei Board member retires after eight years
Resignations

Huawei Board member retires after eight years

The Hon. John Brumby AO says it was a pleasure to serve on the Board with colleagues from Australia and China.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019
Why Australia needs more compliance experts
Cloud Services

Why Australia needs more compliance experts

Australia faces a booming demand for risk and compliance experts, as over 60% of executives aim to expand their teams, the latest Compliance Index reveals.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2019