Stories by Julia - Page 12
Customers can now mix four types of storage arrays with Dell EMC's new VxBlock 1000
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Dell EMC expands its converged infrastructure system with the introduction of the Dell EMC VxBlock System 1000.
Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.
Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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oracle
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oracle cloud
Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
2018 will be a big year for Singapore's data center market
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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colocation
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451 research
Singapore's data centre market is forecast to grow by 8% CAGR, reaching USD $1 billion in revenue by 2021, as new builds and expansions pick up pace.
Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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fitbit
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animal welfare
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la trobe university
La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
ExaGrid & Comtrade launch new data center backup solution
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
ExaGrid and Comtrade Software have collaborated on a new hyperconverged backup storage solution built specifically for virualized environments.
Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.
Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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open source
Google's beta Cloud TPUs accelerate ML on GCP, slashing training times and costs, with full TPU pods coming soon.
Deloitte appoints 17 new leaders
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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deloitte
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consultancy
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job moves
Deloitte’s presence in the Central North Island is broadened with the admission of Lee Gray and Tamarapa Lloyd who have joined the Rotorua office.
Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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dei
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martech
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commerce systems
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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dei
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ai
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hybrid & remote work
Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.
Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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open source
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amazon
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ebay
The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.
Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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chorus
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spark
The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.
Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.
Dames, professors & CEOs come together to draw more Kiwi women into data science
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
The New Zealand leg of the event is building on a global movement of inspiring more women to enter and excel in the data science industry.
Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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deloitte
Brain drain in the IT and data centre industry could be reduced by investing in employee training, according to Schneider Electric.
‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.