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Burst Networks & 1-Net join forces to operate 'world class' Myanmar data center
Network Infrastructure

Burst Networks & 1-Net join forces to operate 'world class' Myanmar data center

Burst Networks partners with 1-Net to support its new Tier IV data center in Myanmar, offering 24x7 security and network best practices.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Jan 2017
Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it
Malware

Ransomware is getting worse. Here's how to stop it

Sometimes victims pay the ransom and don't receive the decryption key, or find that the key doesn't work, or even find another demand for even more.

By Shannon Williams • 10 min read • Fri, 13th Jan 2017
IBM India greets the new year with leadership switch up
Microsoft

IBM India greets the new year with leadership switch up

IBM India unveils new leadership with Karan Bajwa as managing director, replacing Vanitha Narayanan. Narayanan remains as Chairman.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Jan 2017
Microsoft India's new boss shares vision as country goes digital
Digital Transformation

Microsoft India's new boss shares vision as country goes digital

New head honcho at Microsoft India, Anant Maheshwari, plans to transform the company by empowering partners and making digital India a reality.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ
DevOps

IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ

Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Jan 2017
What's driving business collaboration in 2017?
Unified Communications

What's driving business collaboration in 2017?

Nearly half of Kiwi and Aussie workers spend their time collaborating with people outside their immediate vicinity, says Polycom research.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies
Hemisphere Technologies

Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies

Hemisphere Technologies has been acquired in a deal the security distie says provides partners with increased market opportunities.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Rosenberg returns to fulltime NZ role as Westcon-Comstor seeks AU boss
Westcon-Comstor

Rosenberg returns to fulltime NZ role as Westcon-Comstor seeks AU boss

Dave Rosenberg will head up Westcon-Comstor's Kiwi operations next year, with the distributor currently looking to hire an Aussie managing director.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Pension fund management firm buys 100% stake in Metronode data centers
Hyperscale

Pension fund management firm buys 100% stake in Metronode data centers

Metronode was recently fully acquired by the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan (OTPP) after buying the remaining 29% stake from CIMIC Group Limited.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Dec 2016
Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market
Cybersecurity

Votiro & Netpoleon see 'great potential' in Singapore cybersecurity market

Votiro and Netpoleon Solutions see 'great potential' to distribute cybersecurity products to the booming Singapore market as it becomes a smart city.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
What's in store for the storage market in 2017?
Storage

What's in store for the storage market in 2017?

Data mobility, containers and predictive analytics will be big trends in enterprise IT in 2017, predicts Nimble Storage's Bede Hackney.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Hyperscale

Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry

Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Managing Director stories

TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis
Fitness

TomTom unveils new sports app to Kiwis

TomTom launches new Sports app co-created with athletes, aiming to turn data into insights and provide motivation for users.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Jan 2017
Lenovo Australia goes to the dogs - in the best way possible
Lenovo

Lenovo Australia goes to the dogs - in the best way possible

Lenovo Australia's office turned into a canine haven to boost morale and support rescued pups with its Dog Days of Summer.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 9th Jan 2017
Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia
Microsoft

Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia

Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job
Microsoft

Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job

After 21 years, Pip Marlow departs Microsoft Australia for Suncorp role, handing reins to Steven Worrall come January.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
BlueJeans inks managed service partnership in Aussie market
Unified Communications

BlueJeans inks managed service partnership in Aussie market

BlueJeans and CommuniCloud strike a deal to innovate Aussie video communications with a top-tier managed service platform.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016
Avaya bulks up local resources as it rebuilds New Zealand business.
Health Technologies

Avaya bulks up local resources as it rebuilds New Zealand business.

Avaya is stepping up its local presence as it seeks to capitalise on what it believes are big opportunities to help Kiwi companies with their DX.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Dec 2016