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Because you're 'oh so time-poor', Gmail launches AI-powered Smart Reply

Tue, 13th Jun 2017
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When you're emailing on the go, it can be cumbersome & time-consuming to reply to all or even some of them - which is what Smart Reply is here to fix.
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Global wearables market grows 17.9 percent - and we have a new leader

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The worldwide wearables market continued its rapid rise in the first quarter of 2017 (1Q17) with multiple companies experiencing triple digit growth.
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Yamaha announces commitment to unified communications industry

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Yamaha has cemented its commitment to the unified communications (UC) market after developing a dedicated UC department.
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APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.
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INFINIDAT disrupts enterprise storage market with ramped up ANZ partnerships

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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INFINIDAT has announced the appointment of Independent Data Solutions (IDS) as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.
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Wavelink MD: 'Channel can help organisations extend the value of mobile workers'

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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The trend of mobility will continue its relentless march forward, Ilan Rubin says, and it's best for businesses in the channel to be prepared.
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AU service provider launches in NZ with extensive vendor portfolio

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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Aussie service provider Computergate has officially crossed the ditch to launch in the Kiwi market, opening a local office in Auckland.
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DattoCon: Top ANZ partners honoured and new products released - photos

Fri, 9th Jun 2017
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At one of the world's largest MSP focused events, Datto has honoured ANZ's top partners and released new products to support the needs of MSPs.
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Avnet takes home multiple accolades at Micron Technology Awards

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Avnet has won big at the Micron Technology Awards, honoured with three awards for its 'outstanding technical and business performance'.
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Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Thu, 8th Jun 2017
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Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.
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AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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A total of 2.3m units were shipped in the first quarter of 2017 and a long list of new products are scheduled to ship in the second half of 2017.
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GCHQ deputy director - 'Cybersecurity vendors need to quit their scaremongering'

Wed, 7th Jun 2017
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Cybersecurity experts warn that the industry is far behind where it needs to be, making it too easy for cybercriminals to operate.
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Photo Gallery: NetEvents European Spotlight - a meeting of global vendors

Tue, 6th Jun 2017
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We were in London for a recent conference where vendors convened to discuss the state of IT and where it is going next - check out the photos.
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Global trendsetters & innovators convene at NetEvents to chew over what's next

Mon, 5th Jun 2017
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We're currently in London at the NetEvents conference where innovators in cloud, IoT, AI & security have congregated to discuss the future.
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'Online home' for Kiwi kids launched in New Zealand

Sat, 3rd Jun 2017
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New Zealand launches an 'online home' for children aged 5-9, allowing them to explore and discover local content.
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Inmarsat making waves in communications with new GX satellite contract

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Inmarsat has awarded the contract for the construction of an additional broadband network communications satellite to Thales Alenia Space.
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Samsung topples Apple for smartphone shipments in NZ

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Samsung has returned to the number 1 spot in the NZ smartphone market after reclaiming the position from Apple - but change could be near.
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Fusionex launches more advanced (but also more simple) GIANT 2017

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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Fusionex launches new BDA platform, GIANT 2017, with search-driven analytics capabilities for users of any skill level.
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ManageEngine and WatchGuard Technologies seal partnership in gold

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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ManageEngine has joined WatchGuard Technologies as a Gold Technology Alliance Partner to allow their solutions to work together seamlessly.
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Research finds people believe VR/AR to be as popular as smartphones

Fri, 2nd Jun 2017
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New research has discovered more than half of Australians believe virtual and augmented reality (VR and AR respectively) will live up to the hype.