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The voice whispering in your ear: Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 gets an AI upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

The voice whispering in your ear: Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 gets an AI upgrade

Microsoft is developing a new version of the HoloLens with an AI co-processor for efficient deep learning tasks. #HoloLens #AI.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Industry engagement has started
NSW government

Industry engagement has started

Businesses are being invited to shape Sydney Metro West, which aims to link Parramatta and the Sydney CBD and attract market input.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

ANZ among top 4 nations for IoT readiness - IDC report
Internet of Things

ANZ among top 4 nations for IoT readiness - IDC report

The International Data Corporation (IDC) report provides a comparative assessment of Asia Pacific excluding Japan.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency
Document Management

Fraser Coast Council deploys Promapp to ramp up workflow efficiency

For example, if a customer request for a water meter issue is received, a work order can then be generated and a council staff member dispatched.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: Akamai on Australia's biggest cyber security threats
Distributed Denial of Service

Exclusive interview: Akamai on Australia's biggest cyber security threats

Australian businesses can no longer rely on the 'Island Australia' approach and need to strengthen their upstream defence against large attacks.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Internet of Everything: An exclusive interview with Akamai
Internet of Things

Internet of Everything: An exclusive interview with Akamai

Akamai's security CTO, Michael Smith, discusses the impact of IoT and OT in today's tech landscape in Australia.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Zendesk & AWS - new data center coming to Sydney next month
Hyperscale

Zendesk & AWS - new data center coming to Sydney next month

Zendesk claims that approximately 1,000 customers from Australia and New Zealand will move across to the new data center from September 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Unit4 ramps up local leadership team with two new appointments
Oracle

Unit4 ramps up local leadership team with two new appointments

Unit4 has appointed two new sales directors who it says will work closely with channel director Chris Tithof to support local customers and resellers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Public cloud investment pays dividends as Rhipe posts solid growth
Public Cloud

Public cloud investment pays dividends as Rhipe posts solid growth

Rhipe's public cloud investment is paying dividends, with the distie reporting strong growth in the segment, while EBITDA soars 167%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
SkyCity goes Dynamic with Intergen and Microsoft to gain data-driven insights
Supply Chain

SkyCity goes Dynamic with Intergen and Microsoft to gain data-driven insights

Intergen has inked a deal with SkyCity Entertainment Group which will see it delivering Microsoft Dynamics 365 to 6,000 users across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia
Gaming

Gaming Gramps: Elders across ANZ take up controllers to help ward off dementia

Aussie elders join the gaming revolution, picking up controllers to boost brain health and keep dementia at bay.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
ANZ companies still on the fence about cloud – survey
Storage

ANZ companies still on the fence about cloud – survey

34% of ANZ enterprises have moved workloads from public cloud back on-premises. The biggest concern against public cloud use is security.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: Democratising data science & making AI more accessible
Data Science

Exclusive interview: Democratising data science & making AI more accessible

Progress, an American software company, is expanding its cognitive computing and machine learning capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017
OutSystems rolls out ANZ expansion with new Sydney office
Digital Transformation

OutSystems rolls out ANZ expansion with new Sydney office

OutSystems boosts APAC expansion, inaugurating a new Sydney office to propel ANZ's digital transformation and support local clientele.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Nova iT snaps up CMI Australia as it seeks largest MSP in Melbourne north title
Mergers and Acquisitions

Nova iT snaps up CMI Australia as it seeks largest MSP in Melbourne north title

Melbourne-based managed service provider Nova iT Group has acquired CMI Australia - with another acquisition on the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
MuleSoft builds foundations for construction firm's digital strategy
Supply Chain

MuleSoft builds foundations for construction firm's digital strategy

MuleSoft is now leading the way for building products supplier Boral Australia by supporting the construction firm's digital strategy.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jul 2017
Canberra: The Dandelion Program helps autistic students harness their skills
Autism

Canberra: The Dandelion Program helps autistic students harness their skills

Three Australian universities have joined the DXC Dandelion Work Experience Program to help autistic students build IT careers.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jul 2017