Stories by Sam - Page 20
Technology changing the face of retail, exec says
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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smart appliances
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solar power
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retailers
Electricity retailers are urging for a robust debate on emerging technology, with the customer at the forefront of the industry's development plans.
Object storage a 'key enabler' in the data center realm, says analyst
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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partner programmes
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western digital
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enterprise strategy group
Analysts hail object storage as pivotal for data centres, with Western Digital's new system set to boost cloud-scale ops.
'Courageous leadership' needed in sea of disruption, says exec
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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distributors
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avnet technology solutions
Avnet's ANZ HR director, Jennifer White, promotes courageous leadership in a time of hyperactivity and transformation.
Xero boosts regional tech job opportunities with new Hawkes Bay office
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero to open new office in New Zealand's Hawke's Bay, aiming for 30 support jobs by next year. #tech #employment.
Satya Nadella visits Kiwi school, sees Microsoft computer science grant in action
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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microsoft
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computer science
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partners
Microsoft's Satya Nadella witnesses innovative Kiwi computing scheme's boost, as local school benefits from fresh grant.
Dicker Data snaps up APAC distie of the year for APC by Schneider Electric
Fri, 18th Nov 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
Dicker Data named distributor of the year and Dell awarded partner of the year at the APC by Schneider Electric APJ summit.
Satya Nadella reveals Microsoft's 'completely new world'
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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healthtech
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microsoft
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developers
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella unveils a future shaped by digital transformation, advocating for developers to lead a 'new world' of tech.
Data centres in the financial sector 'cannot afford to go offline'
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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simplivity
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banking
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volution
SimpliVity's OmniStack technology has been chosen by four major financial organisations for their next-gen data centres.
Kaikoura earthquake: Telcos successfully restore broadband and IP voice services
Thu, 17th Nov 2016
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dr
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cloud services
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earthquakes
7.5 magnitude earthquake in New Zealand causes disruption to telecommunications services, but progress being made in restoring connections.
Ixia unveils security test platform for hyperscale data centers
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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ddos
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hyperscale
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dc
Ixia launches CloudStorm, pioneering multi-terabit security testing for next-gen hyperscale data centres, readying them for cloud-scale applications.
Nimble Storage knocks out competitors with 'lack of innovation' in Gartner Magic Quadrant
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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storage
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nimble storage
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analyst report
Nimble Storage named leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for general-purpose disk arrays for the second year running.
2degrees gets network back on track for earthquake affected areas
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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chorus
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earthquakes
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2degrees
New Zealand earthquake: 2degrees announces restoration of mobile services, but techs still working on full capacity in impacted zones.
Australian companies 'can't afford to rely on destruction suppliers', exec says
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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cybersecurity
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fraud
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partners
Amid security risks, Shred-it urges Aussie firms to scrutinize suppliers' data handling, safeguarding customer and employee info.
Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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digital transformation
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trend micro
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investment
Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.
Tech Futures Lab launches Master degree for Kiwi tech innovators
Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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robots
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data science
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partner programmes
Tech Futures Lab and Unitec Institute of Technology have partnered to offer a Masters of Applied Practice - Technological Futures in New Zealand.
Microsoft inks deal to power data center entirely by wind
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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cleantech
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft strikes a gusty deal to wind-power a US data centre, fortifying its green energy commitment amidst climate issues.
Wedge Networks unveils 'game changer' malware protection
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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malware
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ai security
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ai
Wedge Networks launches new malware blocker to provide enhanced security to small and medium sized businesses.
8x8 reveals next gen global partner program to lead cloud transformation
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
8x8 introduces Channel 2.0, aimed at accelerating partner growth in response to industry shift. New partners and certifications also announced.
NZ earthquake: Kiwi telcos join forces for Kaikoura recovery
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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chorus
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earthquakes
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vodafone
The disaster earthquake that struck New Zealand yesterday damaged a major fibre optic cable that all three telcos are working to resolve.
ZTE unveils next gen green data center
Tue, 15th Nov 2016
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uc
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telco
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zte
ZTE has established 20 state-of-the-art R&D centres in Asia, North America and Europe and employs over 30,000 research professionals.