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Is this the big design trend of 2019?

Homeowners are being drawn to bathroom greenwalls for their air-purifying benefits and low maintenance, as demand has risen sharply over 12 months.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Fintech

Why Kiwis are excited about a cashless future

New Zealand gears up for a cashless future with wearable tech and non-cash payment strategies, aiming to become a global fintech leader by 2028.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019

Oil and Gas

Ultra-flat high tonnage cylinders from Enerpac feature low height and safety protection for harsh conditions

Confined-space lifting gets safer, as stop rings and nitrocarburised surfaces help protect 10-100 ton cylinders in harsh sites.

By Michael Curreen • 3 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Global Stories

Australian stories

Network Infrastructure

Silver Peak appoints new VP of sales for APJ

Silver Peak hires Dean Vaughan as VP of sales for Asia Pacific and Japan as it expands into the region and pursues market leadership in SD-WAN.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Unified Communications

ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Network Infrastructure

Why there's a major lack of digital transformation globally

Despite major advancements, 78% of global businesses admit their digital transformation efforts are lacking, with emerging markets leading in digital maturity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Internet of Things

New vendor expands Dicker Data's enterprise IoT portfolio

The IT distribution giant has made a further commitment to enterprise IoT thought the signing of NNNCo, an enterprise IoT specialist platform.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019

Data Protection

Why responsible use of workforce data is essential for business growth

Business leaders must implement responsible data strategies to build employee trust and drive revenue growth, according to a report from Accenture.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Internet of Things

KDDI announces IoT and RPA support services accross APAC

KDDI has introduced the KDDI GX platform, providing overseas corporate customers with centralised support across a range of solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019

Semiconductors

IoT: Productivity boost or Pandora's Box of security issues?

Organisations have begun using IoT to track assets, improve efficiency, boost customer service and gain greater insight into their operations.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Hyperscale

AWS awarded protected level certification by the ACSC

Amazon Web Services secures ACSC's protected certification, enabling Australian organisations to handle highly sensitive data securely in the AWS APAC region.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2019

Unified Communications

MNF Enterprise brings calling to MS Teams

Businesses can now use Microsoft Teams for local and international phone calling from their computer or device.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Customer Relationship Management

Survey reveals CX disconnect is risky business

Too much conversation and too little action could lead companies to neglect, lose, and repel their very lifeblood, according to Dimension Data.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Partner Programmes

Eaton launches portal and revamped partner programme

The portal has many features including a training academy, monthly promotions, rewards and a 24-hour turnaround on deal registrations.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Unified Communications

8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager

8x8 has appointed Steve Shaw as senior channel manager for ANZ, aiming to enhance regional partner collaborations and bolster cloud communications growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Network Infrastructure

Colt bolsters presence in APAC with AU roll-out

Colt Technology Services launches its Colt IQ Network in Sydney, enhancing connectivity between Australia and key Asian hubs, Singapore and Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Jan 2019

Fintech

Digital payments taking over Oz - threat or opportunity?

A report by Roy Morgan shows that over 70% of Australians are using at least one digital payment a year, with Gen X and Millennials leading the charge.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Jan 2019