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Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards
Human Capital Management

Safety-first approach wins fleet safety awards

Companies across Australasia were recognised for fleet safety measures aimed at cutting crashes involving at-work drivers.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
First modular construction building code drafted
Energy efficient

First modular construction building code drafted

Better safety and quality control in prefab building could speed up cheaper, more durable projects as Victoria unveils a world first code.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Beware the dangers of entering grain silos
Education, Learning & Training

Beware the dangers of entering grain silos

A WorkSafe alert warns that workers can suffocate within minutes unless silos are locked out and confined-space controls are in place.

By Geoff • 4 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

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IT's need for speed: Is your cloud fast enough?
Storage

IT's need for speed: Is your cloud fast enough?

Businesses race to digital transformation, but many lag due to cloud speeds unfit for their needs. IT must now pivot to flash storage for a fast future.

By Glenn McPherson • 5 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers
Malware

Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers

Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Johnson Controls taps new security distributor partners for ANZ
Digital Entertainment

Johnson Controls taps new security distributor partners for ANZ

The addition of three new distribution partnerships will assist Johnson Controls to better serve its growing customer base in the region.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Veeam's Don Williams resigns, Shaun McLagan appointed as APJ SVP
Virtualisation

Veeam's Don Williams resigns, Shaun McLagan appointed as APJ SVP

Shaun McLagan steps up as Veeam's SVP for APJ following Don Williams' resignation, marking a new era of leadership and growth.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Interview: Booktopia on data experimentation & the future of traditional bookshops
DevOps

Interview: Booktopia on data experimentation & the future of traditional bookshops

A vital component in meeting our customers' needs and wants has been establishing a culture of experimentation.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Expanding the C-suite: Why customers need a seat at the table
Marketing Technologies

Expanding the C-suite: Why customers need a seat at the table

ANZ bank appoints a Chief Design Officer, signalling businesses must elevate customer voices to thrive in the digital landscape.

By Kristen Vang • 4 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Drones

Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
SOTI reports increased global revenue and partner growth
Mobile Device Management

SOTI reports increased global revenue and partner growth

The launch of the SOTI ONE platform in May saw the company grow the number of customer trials by 57% from the previous year.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day
Apple

Ethique raises half a million dollars in less than a day

Christchurch's Ethique clinches £500,000 in a record day to fuel fight against plastic waste with eco-friendly beauty bars.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

Xero's Anna Curzon recognised in top 25 women leaders in SaaS

Xero's chief partner officer Anna Curzon has been named one of the top 25 women leaders in SaaS by The SaaS Report.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Forcepoint looks to fuel partner growth with new appointments
Virtualisation

Forcepoint looks to fuel partner growth with new appointments

The company has put on Tom Flink as vice president of global channel sales and Robert Cipriani as senior channel manager for ANZ.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Interview: Okta on their growth strategies in APAC
Partner Programmes

Interview: Okta on their growth strategies in APAC

We caught up with Graham Pearson, Okta vice president for APAC, to talk about how the company plans to grow through its channel partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Who is Parallo? A brief history of the cloud transformation specialists
Virtualisation

Who is Parallo? A brief history of the cloud transformation specialists

While Parallo is now an independent business from the ViFX Group, the stakeholders of all companies are focused on collaborating as family.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers
Software-as-a-Service

Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers

Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017

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