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Tech spend in global education to exceed $67.8 billion
EduTech

Tech spend in global education to exceed $67.8 billion

Social and economic pressures are forcing senior education leaders to rethink business models and consider a range of new technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold
New Zealand Dollar

NZ dollar falls vs. Australian dollar after RBA keeps rates on hold

The New Zealand dollar fell against its trans-Tasman counterpart after the Reserve Bank of Australia kept its key rate unchanged, while leaving open t.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'
Australian Dollar

RBA hold cash rate at 2.25%, says further easing 'may be appropriate'

The Reserve Bank of Australia held its cash rate unchanged, having cut the benchmark to a record low last month, saying further cuts may be appropriat.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role
Insolvency

Blue Chip's Bryers accused of muddying Talos role

Former Blue Chip boss Mark Bryers was accused of contriving to present himself as a consultant to Talos Accounting Group, when he was actually running.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
NZ dollar declines against Aussie ahead of RBA interest rate decision
Reserve Bank of New Zealand

NZ dollar declines against Aussie ahead of RBA interest rate decision

The New Zealand dollar weakened against the Australian dollar as traders have already priced in an interest rate cut by the Reserve Bank of Australia.

By Pattrick Smellie • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Dicker Data slashes headcount
Express Data

Dicker Data slashes headcount

Dicker Data cuts 110 jobs post-Express Data merger, incurring AU$4 million in restructure costs, while revenue for the consolidated entity soars 121.8%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Global Stories

Australian stories

Cricket World Cup buzzing on Facebook
Facebook

Cricket World Cup buzzing on Facebook

Millions flock to Facebook to revel in Cricket World Cup fever, with 36 million engaging in 341 million interactions globally.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
SimpliVity hones in on the ANZ region
Partner Programmes

SimpliVity hones in on the ANZ region

Morris says SimpliVity is currently focused on building strong relationships with partners and building the vendor's reputation in the ANZ region.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own
Gaming

Kiwi veteran in retail distribution strikes out on his own

Play Distribution's may be the new kid on the block, but founder Raja Henley is confident it can foot it with more established players.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Netflix launch date revealed
Gaming

Netflix launch date revealed

Netflix sets New Zealand launch for 24 March, heating up streaming wars with Vodafone-powered access across multiple devices.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2015
Global Chief highlights Ingram Micro Australia's turnaround
Supply Chain

Global Chief highlights Ingram Micro Australia's turnaround

The success of the Australian operations of Ingram Micro have received special mention from the distributor's global chief executive Alain Monié.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
Aussie company claims Kiwi govt win - with Kiwi tech
Empired

Aussie company claims Kiwi govt win - with Kiwi tech

Australian IT services company Empired has won a $12 million contract with the Kiwi government agency, the Ministry of Primary Industries.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
ANZ businesses recognising need for protection
Ransomware

ANZ businesses recognising need for protection

Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Phillips Fox merges with DLA Piper to become local unit of Anglo-American law firm
Phillips Fox

Phillips Fox merges with DLA Piper to become local unit of Anglo-American law firm

Phillips Fox has merged with DLA Piper, one of the world's biggest law firms by revenue, with 4,200 lawyers in offices across the globe.

By Pattrick Smellie • 1 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week
Fonterra

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi at the mercy of overseas moves this week

The New Zealand dollar will probably be at the mercy of overseas news this week with several central bank meetings and key data releases.

By Pattrick Smellie • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
Rackspace adding new data centre, expecting rapid growth
Hyperscale

Rackspace adding new data centre, expecting rapid growth

Rackspace's aspirations are taking a big leap forward with the company planning to launch a second data centre in Australia in early 2015.

By Anthony Caruana • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

New partner programme for Panasonic system integrators
Panasonic

New partner programme for Panasonic system integrators

Panasonic Australia introduces new partner programme for security systems integrators, offering benefits and support.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2015