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Poly unveils new line of Bluetooth speakerphones
Digital Entertainment

Poly unveils new line of Bluetooth speakerphones

Poly introduces new line of smart speakerphones with microphone technology that tracks speakers and blocks out noise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout
Mergers and Acquisitions

COSOL deepens EAM presence through AddOns buyout

The companies state that they have both pursued a similar strategy of digital transformation and exploiting proprietary IP in the EAM services sector.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Equinix extends digital edge with new data centre in Perth
Hyperscale

Equinix extends digital edge with new data centre in Perth

Equinix expands Platform Equinix with a third data center in Perth, Australia, to meet growing demand for digital infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Nov 2020
Data center firm EdgeConneX sold to EQT Infrastructure
Edge Computing

Data center firm EdgeConneX sold to EQT Infrastructure

EQT Infrastructure will continue to operate EdgeConneX with plans to pursue 'aggressive' growth in existing and new markets worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
Southeast Asia to be fastest-growing data center region - report
DataCentre infrastructure

Southeast Asia to be fastest-growing data center region - report

Southeast Asia projected to be fastest-growing region for data centers, with 89% of experts expecting significant growth in the next five years, says study.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Nov 2020
AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Data#3 first in ANZ to gain Dell Cloud Platform certification
Unified Communications

Data#3 first in ANZ to gain Dell Cloud Platform certification

DTCP certification holders are accredited to implement and manage cloud and hyper-converged solutions across the Dell Technologies portfolio.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Frost & Sullivan recognises Digital Realty's APAC innovation
DataCentre infrastructure

Frost & Sullivan recognises Digital Realty's APAC innovation

Digital Realty has scooped the 2020 Competitive Strategy Innovation and Leadership Award for the Asia Pacific data center industry.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Nov 2020
Ingram Micro's Global ONE event goes online
Ingram Micro

Ingram Micro's Global ONE event goes online

On 4 and 5 November, Ingram Micro Global ONE will focus on the theme of 'Winning Together with A Partnership Based Approach to IT Distribution'.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Over the Wire brings Zintel back to ANZ
Customer Relationship Management

Over the Wire brings Zintel back to ANZ

The brand has returned due to the acquisition of J2 Global to provide customers with communications solutions that meet the needs of work-from-home.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
Tecala hits Gold status with NetApp
Multi-cloud

Tecala hits Gold status with NetApp

Will be able to access rebates, product and services training, gain certification benefits and attend virtual and physical conferences.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
IDC survey: Nearly 1/3 of data-ransomed businesses pay up
Malware

IDC survey: Nearly 1/3 of data-ransomed businesses pay up

A Rubrik-commissioned ANZ survey by IDC finds that despite only 6% saying they would pay ransomware attackers, the reality is quite different.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Oct 2020
Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority
Hybrid & Remote Work

Cisco report: Remote working is here to stay, making cybersecurity a top priority

Asia Pacific companies face the highest increase in cyber threat alerts during mass remote working, says new Cisco report.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 23rd Oct 2020

Stories from Other Regions

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United Overseas Bank advances remote working and key projects with VMware
Virtualisation

United Overseas Bank advances remote working and key projects with VMware

UOB has deepened its partnership with VMware with the aim of enabling safe and effective remote working in today's world.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Nov 2020
David Hook appointed as new country leader for IBM NZ
IBM

David Hook appointed as new country leader for IBM NZ

IBM has named David Hook as the new country leader for IBM New Zealand, replacing Mike Smith who is retiring after four years in the role.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Nov 2020
Tech Data to launch IaaS platform with Dell, Macquarie
Disaster Recovery

Tech Data to launch IaaS platform with Dell, Macquarie

Cloud by Tech Data provides a variety of capabilities, including disaster recovery, data backup, data centre expansion and scale-out storage.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2020
OSS Group achieves AWS DevOps competency
DevOps

OSS Group achieves AWS DevOps competency

New Zealand IT provider OSS Group aims to help businesses improve during the pandemic by adopting a DevOps approach, increasing efficiency and innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Oct 2020
Rackspace Technology opens new Singapore office
Microsoft

Rackspace Technology opens new Singapore office

Rackspace Technology expands Singapore operations, doubling office space and planning 25% increase in headcount.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Oct 2020