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China becomes 'world's largest' market for IT products & services
IT services

China becomes 'world's largest' market for IT products & services

China surpasses the Americas as the world's largest market for IT products and services, finds TBK Consult, but COVID-19 may reshape future demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown
Partner Programmes

Dicker Data ANZ open for business as countries face lockdown

Dicker Data ANZ remains fully operational during impending lockdowns in Australia and New Zealand, ensuring business continuity and staff safety amid COVID-19.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
AIIA launches remote-working portal with support of Federal Government
Hybrid & Remote Work

AIIA launches remote-working portal with support of Federal Government

The Australian Information Industry Association, with Federal Government backing, launched a portal today to aid remote working amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown
Unified Communications

Check your home network: Demand will congest internet during COVID-19 lockdown

Kiwis are urged to prepare home networks for potential congestion as data demand is set to surge during New Zealand's COVID-19 lockdown.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms
Unified Communications

International Telecommunication Union to help nations with emergency comms

ITU develops guidelines for national emergency telecommunication plans amidst COVID-19 pandemic. Speed and efficiency crucial for disaster response.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days
Endpoint Protection

BlackBerry offers comms solutions free for 60 days

BlackBerry Desktop, SecuSUITE for Government, AtHoc and Protect are all available for enterprises in need of secure communications.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks
Unified Communications

UN telecommunications agency launches global platform to fortify countries' networks

The International Telecommunication Union has launched a global platform to bolster telecommunications networks under pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home
Unified Communications

Survey reveals challenges facing Kiwis working at home

35% of survey respondents say that they feel less productive, and 35-44 year olds expect working with kids at home may prove a challenge.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak
Unified Communications

ThousandEyes launches outage map as internet usage explodes during COVID-19 outbreak

ThousandEyes releases its Global Internet Outages map, providing visibility into global internet health during the COVID-19 outbreak.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure
Hybrid & Remote Work

ISPs pledge continued service as internet infrastructure feels the pressure

As New Zealand braces for a Level 4 lockdown, ISPs vow to bolster infrastructure and maintain services, handling a 65% uptick in daytime data usage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Why you might want to buy tech right now
PC Hardware

Why you might want to buy tech right now

Manufacturing disruption, closed borders, remote working and learning, economic downturn - it might pay to get that purchase in now.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase
Customer Relationship Management

Vodafone urges customers to go digital, expects call times to increase

Vodafone NZ advises customers to use digital customer service methods to reduce reliance on call centres during COVID-19 pandemic.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
In times of crisis, collaboration is critical
Unified Communications

In times of crisis, collaboration is critical

As COVID-19 disrupts global society, Australian education and non-profits rely on free online collaboration tools to maintain critical services.

By Jeremy Paton • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Securing remote workforces at scale
Hybrid & Remote Work

Securing remote workforces at scale

Australian businesses brace for remote working amid COVID-19 by strengthening cybersecurity measures in their Business Continuity Plans to avoid cyberattacks.

By Ilan Rubin • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”
Nextgen Distribution

Distie CEO plea to vendors: “Keep our Industry Healthy”

NEXTGEN CEO John Walters has released an open letter to vendors, asking them to move their direct business to the channel.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020

AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020

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