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Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification
Hyperscale

Microsoft officially awarded with “Protected” data certification

25 of Microsoft Azure services and 10 Office 365 services have received the certification from the Australian Signals Directorate (ASD).

By Patrick Martlew • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US
Bots

With $2.5m in its pocket, local security firm Kasada sets its sights on the US

Two Australian venture capital firms have raised $2.5 million for local cybersecurity firm Kasada, which will now set its sights on the US market.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra
Virtualisation

Open for business: Microsoft launches 2 new Azure regions in Canberra

The new regions are specifically designed to support the mission-critical demands of government and national critical infrastructure.

By Patrick Martlew • 6 min read • Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020
Hyperscale

Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Mar 2018
Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data
Digital Transformation

Breaking down silos: Why marketers must reimagine their approach to data

cording to a recent report by Microsoft, digital transformation is estimated to add $45 billion to Australia's GDP by 2021.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Avaya launches UC and CC cloud solution in New Zealand
Unified Communications

Avaya launches UC and CC cloud solution in New Zealand

Avaya, partnering with Pyrios, unveils its 'Powered by Avaya' cloud solution in NZ, aiming to equip midmarket firms with flexible UC and CC capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ
Cybersecurity

Alcatel strike deal with Family Zone to pre-load security software on devices sold in ANZ

The deal is set to commence in mid-2018 on a three-year term, with a global rollout upon a successful implementation.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney
Virtualisation

Veeam recognises ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney

Veeam lauds ANZ partners at ProPartner awards in Sydney, highlighting standout achievers across 14 categories.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
7 reasons investing in mobility is crucial
Cybersecurity

7 reasons investing in mobility is crucial

Embracing workplace mobility is key to driving growth, innovation, and flexibility, says SAP Concur. Here are seven reasons why businesses must invest in it.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation
Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft reaches historic AI milestone in Chinese-English language translation

Microsoft claims a historic breakthrough in AI, achieving human-level parity in translating Chinese news into English. Yet, challenges remain.

By Julia Gabel • 7 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
5G hits NZ with Spark's first live test in Wellington
Unified Communications

5G hits NZ with Spark's first live test in Wellington

The trial was deployed with specialist equipment and technical support from technology partner Huawei and is located directly across from Parliament.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center
DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv ramps up the energy efficiency of NEXTDC's Melbourne data center

Vertiv's cooling solution also meets International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards for maximum reliability and energy efficiency.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible
Data Analytics

Hutt Chamber of Commerce launches project to make big data more accessible

Datashare project to launch, giving NZ businesses free access to big data. Aims to protect against disruption of AI and machine learning.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018

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Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park
Cybersecurity

Sydney's Joint Cyber Security Centre opens in Darling Park

Sydney is now home to Australia's newest Joint Cyber Security Centre (JCSC), which was officially opened this week by Angus Taylor.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Pure Storage leaves Arrow for Westcon
Storage

Pure Storage leaves Arrow for Westcon

After two and a half years of success with Arrow ECS in the NZ market, Pure Storage has made the move to exclusivity with Westcon-Comstor.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched
Digital Entertainment

NZ's own pay-per-view movie streaming service has launched

Available on desktop and mobile to every New Zealander with internet access, Stuff Pix serves up the latest blockbuster movies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Biometrics

Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers

Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition
Entrepreneurship

Crowd and community-driven ideas shine at Innes48 startup competition

Their ideas addressed the issues of a modern world and responded through taking a collaborative, community approach.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018