Australian Stories - Page 880

Global Stories

Australian stories

Could Edge Computing have solved Pokémon GO's server issues?

Edge Computing is gaining popularity as an alternative to conventional approaches where the data centre can be remote and geographically distant.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Unified Communications

2degrees' lips are sealed on rumoured Australian telco sale

2degrees remains tight-lipped on speculation about a possible AUD $900 million acquisition by Australian telco TPG, quelling merger rumours.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Unified Communications

Make 'em pay or take copper away? NZ & AU's different tactics to the fibre rollout

The difference between Australia's National Broadband Network (NBN) & New Zealand's Ultrafast Broadband Network (UFB) rollouts is tellingly different.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Marketing Technologies

Hyland launches marketing portal to help channel partners keep OnBase

Hyland's new initiative aims to bring partners, consulting & marketing together as it launches the OnBase marketing portal for ANZ channel partners.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Health Technologies

Kiwi startup takes out global award; recognised by Steve Wozniak

New Zealand's oDocs has been named the global Best Startup, Social Impact in the annual Talent Unleashed Awards for technological entrepreneurship.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Risk & Compliance

Chubb launches new Cyber ERM insurance solution in Asia

Chubb is making sure the APAC region is even more cyber-secure, with the recent announcement of its Cyber Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) solution.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Cloud Services

Business is booming for Kronos Cloud across Australia & NZ

Kronos Cloud's success soars in AU and NZ, with over 90% of new clients opting for their cloud solutions, driving record growth in 2016.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Aug 2016

Wireless Networks

Tale of two halves for Hills as back to basics turnaround continues

Hills has seen its NPAT return to black in the second half of FY16 as the distributor continues to transform its business.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi profit climbs on back of Dick Smith departure

Dick Smith Electronics' failure has had a golden lining for JB Hi-Fi, which has seen its profit and sales climb since DSE's exit from the market.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Public Cloud

Exclusive: Gartner outlines the new local reseller role in a world of cloud

When your customer wants IaaS, what's a reseller to do? Gartner outlines how local resellers can maximise their returns when customers go cloud.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Mobility

How CIOs can contribute to business performance by shaping the employee experience

The connector of staff and technology use, CIOs are the key to driving employee engagement, which has a direct impact on business performance.

By Steve Coad • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Hyperscale

Red Cloud signs off on new $40 million Hobart data center

Red Cloud has announced that it has finalised site space to bring a $40 million, 7000m2 data center to Hobart, Australia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

IT Automation

How automated systems are maximising ROI on workforce management

The workforce represents a huge opportunity for executives looking to manage this expense more tightly, and automated systems provide the solution.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Data Analytics

Exclusive: Qlik's Sharryn Napier talks employee empowerment through data analytics

Qlik's Sharryn Napier says companies need to promote data literacy in the workplace to keep up with technology.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Fintech

The key to success for financial services organisations

Research shows that Australian and New Zealand banks need to focus on customer experience and employee engagement for growth.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Emerson Network Power

Queensland's PQC wins gold with Emerson Network Power Partner status

Australian athletes aren't the only ones bringing home the gold, with PQC elevated to a Gold Network Solutions Partner with Emerson Network Power.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Apple

Calm before the storm: Australia holds its breath in declining smartphone market

Australian smartphone market continues to slide, with Q2 shipments dropping to 1.8 million, down 18% YoY, according to IDC.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Aug 2016

Dimension Data

Dimension Data Australia boss departs; Steve Nola returns to top local role

A familiar face will be heading up Dimension Data, with Steve Nola - who headed the local business until 2011 - taking over from Rodd Cunico.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 18th Aug 2016

Software Development

Netcomm Wireless scoops business, tech innovation awards at 2016 ABAs

Netcomm Wireless has scooped two awards at The Australian Business Awards 2016, recognising the company's work in innovation and business initiatives.