Kiwi Stories

Are NZ's policy makers hampering global innovation?

A report from ITIF ranks New Zealand 28th in global innovation support, urging policy makers to adopt 'win-win' policies that enhance global innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Jan 2016

Global Stories

Customer Relationship Management

Have you heard? Customer experience is where it's at

Companies must champion customer experience to prevail, says Qualtrics MD Bill McMurray, outlining a vital six-step strategy for success.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Converged Infrastructure

Why converged infrastructure is relevant to every business

It's easy to dismiss data centre technology as something for the technologists to worry about, but that's not the way it should be.

By Andrew Foot • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Data Analytics

Employee engagement more important than ever

Employee engagement programmes are crucial to improve productivity, says REFFIND, and must be implemented correctly from the start.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2016

Storage

Infinidat amps up global expansion, opens two new Aussie offices

Infinidat is expanding operations as a direct result of increasing universal demand for InfiniBox, the company's flagship enterprise storage array.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Dropbox

Dropbox celebrates half a billion users

Dropbox heralds a new era of connectivity, reaching a massive 500 million user milestone, fostering enhanced global collaboration.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Data Analytics

Cloudera and Fusionex team up to harness the power of big data

Cloudera joins forces with Fusionex to democratise big data analytics, promising simplified projects and enhanced insights across the globe.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Storage

Violin Memory integrates with VMware for better disaster recovery

Violin Memory's Concerto OS 7 now certified with VMware, revolutionising disaster recovery operations for enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Software-as-a-Service

Cato Networks looks to solve the network security problem

Cato Networks unveils its Cato Cloud NSaaS platform to simplify network security for distributed, cloud-centric, and mobile-first enterprises.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Feb 2016

Hybrid & Remote Work

Are Kiwi businesses ready for remote working?

Over 40% of Kiwi professionals work remotely, but companies face hurdles due to poor planning, says expert Annette Dow.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016

Marketing Technologies

Want a more productive workplace? A simple device can save you over an hour a day

Accurate and timely order picking in a warehouse is critical to ensuring delivery of the right products, at the right time, to the right customer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016

Hyperscale

The new normal: The state of cloud computing today

Cloud computing is becoming the new norm for businesses as they launch new applications in the cloud to drive innovation and agility.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Jan 2016

Virtualisation

Dell launches two new productivity and communication tools

Capitalising on a growing demand for productivity and communication tools, Dell has made two new additions to its cloud client-computing portfolio.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2016

Partner Programmes

Managed services bring benefits to business

Simplified information technology management is the primary benefit of using managed services, according to a new survey from JDL Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Dec 2015

Hyperscale

Ricoh Australia commits to Oceania region with new, cloud-based data centre

Ricoh Australia opens new data center in Melbourne with IBM collaboration to meet demand for video conferencing solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Dec 2015

Productivity

Is productivity impacted by IT restrictions?

There is a disconnect between IT professionals and end users when it comes to the desktop experience, according to a new study.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Nov 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Management

Aussies in it for the money

A new survey has found salary as the top consideration for Australians when looking for work. Interestingly, Aussies are also the least productive.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 22nd Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Brennan IT solution wins superannuation industry award

An IT solution by Brennan IT and Local Government Super has won an Excellence award from the Australian Institute of Superannuation Trustees.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2016

Productivity

Tecala seeks high growth with new appointment

Cloud and managed ICT company Tecala has appointed a new general manager of sales and marketing, whose expertise lies in high growth companies.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016