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Hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch console, Zelda and more
Gaming

Hands-on impressions with the Nintendo Switch console, Zelda and more

Nintendo was kind enough to invite Netguide to play on the Nintendo Switch console and a couple of games this week. Is it better than the Wii U?.

By Damian Seeto • 6 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
NZ energy retailer shifts into cloud after nine month migration
Unified Communications

NZ energy retailer shifts into cloud after nine month migration

It's clear that digitisation is continuing its steady march onward, with another major Kiwi company migrating to the cloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Avnet ups vSphere ante with CloudPhysics signing
Virtualisation

Avnet ups vSphere ante with CloudPhysics signing

Avnet has signed a deal with CloudPhysics providing resellers with a new tool to help customers gain operational insights to their vSphere environment.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Complexica & Aussie based manufacturer ink revolutionary AI deal
Data Analytics

Complexica & Aussie based manufacturer ink revolutionary AI deal

Detmold Group partners with Complexica for an AI venture to revolutionise sales and marketing with cutting-edge tech.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Synnex ups data centre play with Vertiv deal
Synnex

Synnex ups data centre play with Vertiv deal

Synnex Australia bolsters its data centre offerings, forging a strategic Vertiv alliance to fortify power protection solutions.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions
Fintech

Reckon targets ANZ market with two cloud-first acquisitions

Reckon sharpens edge in ANZ with strategic cloud app acquisitions, bolstering retail and mobile workforce efficiency.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings
Datto

Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings

Datto has acquired cloud-based networking provider Open Mesh in a deal designed to provide channel partners with new managed networking services.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017
Netformx targets APAC IT solution providers and SIs with new appointment
Netformx

Netformx targets APAC IT solution providers and SIs with new appointment

Netformx, which provides software for IT solution providers, is ramping up its APAC presence with the appointment of a BDM for the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth
British Telecommunications

Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth

APAC's position as one of the fastest growing tech markets is no more, with Forrester predicting just 3% growth in 2017 – and Australia down to 2%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Kentico expands MVP program, brings Australian contingent on board
Marketing Technologies

Kentico expands MVP program, brings Australian contingent on board

Cloud software and eCommerce company Kentico expands Most Valuable Professional program, adding members from Australia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jan 2017
Rising adoption of virtualisation to propel AMS spending, research shows
Virtualisation

Rising adoption of virtualisation to propel AMS spending, research shows

The adoption of virtualisation is driving demand for application management software, with the AMS market set to grow close to 5%, says Technavio.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Jan 2017
Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role
Digital Transformation

Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017
Digital Transformation

Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017

Forrester outlines five critical priorities for ANZ CIOs in 2017 to ensure their survival and critical involvement in driving digital transformation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

​Employers vs staff – who is responsible for digital change?
Digital Transformation

​Employers vs staff – who is responsible for digital change?

New study reveals employers must lead in equipping their staff for the digital future, as workers eager yet anxious about tech skills.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
World's first Gigabit LTE device launching in Australlia
Ericsson

World's first Gigabit LTE device launching in Australlia

​A huge announcement in Sydney today from NETGEAR, Qualcomm, Telstra and Ericsson kicked off the world's first Gigabit LTE device.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Jan 2017
New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Thomas Duryea

New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis

Michael Chanter has taken on the top role at the newly combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis, becoming chief executive.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
HDS eyes IoT, enterprise IT in the age of DX with new appointment
Storage

HDS eyes IoT, enterprise IT in the age of DX with new appointment

Hitachi Data Systems has its eye on the IoT opportunity and growing its ANZ enterprise business with a new appointment.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017