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KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence
Supply Chain

KiwiRail wins award for freight excellence

Freight was diverted to road and shipping after the Kaikoura earthquake, and KiwiRail has been rewarded for helping keep New Zealand supplied.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
These smartphones are made for walking
Data Analytics

These smartphones are made for walking

New research links New Zealand’s low step counts to higher obesity risk, with women most affected by activity gaps across the population.

By Geoff • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year
IT services

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards
Unisys

Unisys - a big winner at ICMG's APAC Architecture Excellence Awards

Unisys Corporation wins Best Software Architecture award at ICMG 2017 Australasian - Asia Pacific Architecture Excellence Awards.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
4 things you need to know about Equinix in Australia
Hyperscale

4 things you need to know about Equinix in Australia

While we might be seen as the 'land down under' to the rest of the world, in reality, Australia is right in the heart of activity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
IT spending by AU educational institutions to exceed US$1.6b
Internet of Things

IT spending by AU educational institutions to exceed US$1.6b

​Educational institutions in Australia are loosening the purse strings in a move the IDC says is in response to 'dramatic changes' in student demands.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats
Firewalls

Fortinet's top tips for cultivating situational awareness of cyber threats

IT professionals urged to improve situational awareness to better defend against cyber threats, says cybersecurity provider Fortinet.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up
Virtualisation

Veeam hits 60% growth in ANZ as enterprise availability business heats up

Veeam's enterprise push is paying off locally, with the availability vendor clocking 60% year on year growth in total revenue bookings across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017
Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time
DevOps

Exclusive interview: HPE - simplifying hybrid IT one server at a time

HPE reveals Project New Stack, aiming to decode hybrid IT challenges and offer unparalleled security via silicon root of trust.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role
Tech Data

Darren Adams departs Tech Data; Michael Costigan takes on interim role

Darren Adams has left the top Australia and New Zealand job at Tech Data, with Michael Costigan taking on the interim general manager position.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang
Nextgen Distribution

NextGen snaps up digital marketing agency Bang

Distributor NextGen has snapped up Bang Australia as it seeks to expand its digital marketing, demand gen and branding services.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Fuji Xerox Printers appoints Mo Kandeel to head ANZ sales
Printing

Fuji Xerox Printers appoints Mo Kandeel to head ANZ sales

Fuji Xerox Printers has appointed Mo Kandeel as ANZ general manager of sales as it seeks an increased presence in the IT and system integrator arenas.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Caught in the Web: Kim Dotcom documentary to screen at NZ Film Festival
Megaupload

Caught in the Web: Kim Dotcom documentary to screen at NZ Film Festival

Kim Dotcom: Caught in the Web explores the story of internet entrepreneur Kim Dotcom and his legal battles with the US government.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Melbourne accelerator programme seeks APAC cybersecurity startups
Cybersecurity

Melbourne accelerator programme seeks APAC cybersecurity startups

Run by Dimension Data and Deakin University, CyRise offer participants mentoring, travel to USA and Israel, and pitch to investors.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards
Firewalls

Australian partners feted in Fortinet 2016 Global Partner awards

Five Aussie firms win big at Fortinet's Global Partner awards, showcasing dedication to cyber defence and innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Dicker Data launches enterprise data unit to capitalise on DX, IoT opportunities
Storage

Dicker Data launches enterprise data unit to capitalise on DX, IoT opportunities

Dicker Data is eyeing the growing DX and IoT markets with the launch of a new enterprise data business unit, and the addition of HDS to its portfolio.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017
Citrix report: Every generation brings different cybersecurity risks to work
Virtualisation

Citrix report: Every generation brings different cybersecurity risks to work

Millennials risk data confidentiality; Gen Xers are most likely to be negligent about security policies & baby boomers may fall for phishing scams.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Jul 2017