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Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour
Digital Entertainment

Spotify calls out Apple's anti-competitive behaviour

Spotify has filed a complaint to the European Commission, alleging that Apple's App Store rules limit choice and disadvantage other app developers.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Mar 2019
CyrusOne switches London data centres to green energy
Hyperscale

CyrusOne switches London data centres to green energy

CyrusOne's two London data centres are now running on a 100% renewable energy tariff, with the third one on the way.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Mar 2019
Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019
Software-as-a-Service

Gartner says global IT spend to reach US$3.8 trillion in 2019

IT spending set to reach $3.76tn in 2019, with growth driven by shifting investments towards cloud services & IoT devices, says Gartner.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 29th Jan 2019
LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019
Malware

LogRhythm announces eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019

LogRhythm unveils eight cybersecurity predictions for 2019, forecasting rises in fatal car hacks, bio-identifier use, and cloud-based ransomware compromises.

By James Carder • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
Tensions between China and US causing cloud war
Hyperscale

Tensions between China and US causing cloud war

Ongoing trade tensions between China and the US  are having a significant impact on the cloud service providers market.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Oct 2018
Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex
Hybrid Cloud

Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex

AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Jul 2018
IDC - 2018 will see IT and telecom spending slowdown worldwide
EduTech

IDC - 2018 will see IT and telecom spending slowdown worldwide

An IDC report shows that the market is on course for a growth of 3.7% this year, slightly down from last year's 4.2%.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
APAC smartphone market set for a downturn… before bouncing back
Digital Signage

APAC smartphone market set for a downturn… before bouncing back

The global smartphone market declined in 2017 and IDC expects it to do the same this year before a resurgence of opportunities next year.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Sat, 2nd Jun 2018
APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade
Data Privacy

APEC says there's a balance between privacy and data flow for digital trade

The future of trade will balance eCommerce and consumer protection, says APEC. It highlights challenges in dealing with data protection.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Wearables

68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC
Supply Chain

4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Local traditional PC market up 8.8% in 2Q18
Network Infrastructure

Local traditional PC market up 8.8% in 2Q18

Australian traditional PC shipments grow 8.8% YoY in Q2 2018, driven by commercial market growth, according to IDC. Notebook shipments up 12.5% YoY.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Sep 2018
ASB urges businesses to get on with major decisions despite uncertainty
Business Confidence

ASB urges businesses to get on with major decisions despite uncertainty

Positive thinking is key because New Zealand's economic growth is actually expected to gradually accelerate to 3.4% by the end of 2019.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 16th May 2018
Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies
Government

Government closes GST loophole for offshore companies

Government closes loophole giving offshore firms an advantage by not requiring them to collect GST on goods sold to local consumers.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018
Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement
Free trade agreement

Business leaders to gather in Auckland to discuss APAC trade agreement

Key topics include removing trade barriers, unfair standards and slow bureaucracy, as well as regulatory hurdles for services trade.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jan 2018
The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?
Cartech

The 2020 EV conversion, does NZ have the necessary infrastructure?

NZ's electric rush: Are we wired for the EV revolution? Concerns over grid strain and EV hotspots ignite calls for coordinated planning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Trump's tough talk may crush Asian vendors' US plans
Trump

Trump's tough talk may crush Asian vendors' US plans

The global smartphone market is in a good place. Or perhaps was until Trump made his intended plans clear, that would affect all of Asia's industries.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Feb 2017