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Stories by Julia - Page 12

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Customers can now mix four types of storage arrays with Dell EMC's new VxBlock 1000
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
Dell EMC expands its converged infrastructure system with the introduction of the Dell EMC VxBlock System 1000.
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Major Xerox shareholder files lawsuit: 'Do not let Fuji steal this company from us.'
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Xerox shareholder Carl Icahn's lawsuit labels Fujifilm's merger plan as a fraud, claiming it undervalues Xerox and favours Fuji without a cash investment.
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Oracle to build 12 new data centers around the world
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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cloud services
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oracle
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oracle cloud
Oracle plans to build 12 new data centres globally to meet growing demand for cloud services, expanding its footprint across Asia, Europe, and the Americas.
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2018 will be a big year for Singapore's data center market
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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colocation
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451 research
Singapore's data centre market is forecast to grow by 8% CAGR, reaching USD $1 billion in revenue by 2021, as new builds and expansions pick up pace.
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Fitbits for animals: New data could revolutionise Aussie farming
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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fitbit
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animal welfare
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la trobe university
La Trobe University's new sensor technology aims to revolutionise Australia's livestock industry by providing insights into animal health and behavior.
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ExaGrid & Comtrade launch new data center backup solution
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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cloud services
ExaGrid and Comtrade Software have collaborated on a new hyperconverged backup storage solution built specifically for virualized environments.
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Visa acquires SaaS tech company Fraedom for US$197 million
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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saas
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martech
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commerce systems
Visa acquires Fraedom for USD $197M, expanding its business suite with innovative B2B payment solutions that replace inefficient paper-based systems.
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Google Cloud TPU machine learning accelerators now available in beta
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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open source
Google's beta Cloud TPUs accelerate ML on GCP, slashing training times and costs, with full TPU pods coming soon.
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Deloitte appoints 17 new leaders
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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deloitte
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consultancy
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job moves
Deloitte’s presence in the Central North Island is broadened with the admission of Lee Gray and Tamarapa Lloyd who have joined the Rotorua office.
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Passion for STEM sparks early for girls in Asia Pacific
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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dei
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martech
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commerce systems
When the girls were asked what would encourage them to pursue a career in STEM, parental encouragement was considered the most important influence.
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Unlocking the benefits of leading a multi-generational workforce
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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dei
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hybrid & remote work
Diversity – and not just gender diversity – brings different ideas, backgrounds, and assumptions to the table.
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Schneider Electric named a leader in facility optimization software
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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iot
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power / energy
Schneider Electric recognized as a leader in facility optimization software by Verdantix, thanks to its EcoStruxure offerings.
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Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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open source
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amazon
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ebay
The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.
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Alibaba gives AWS, Microsoft and Google a run for their cloud money
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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private cloud
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hyperscale
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public cloud
New data from Synergy Research Group has solidified the world’s most dominant cloud providers as Amazon (AWS), Microsoft, Google – and Alibaba.
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Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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power / energy
The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.
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The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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digital transformation
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chorus
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spark
The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.
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Lawsuits & landmark deals: The fascinating relationship between Getty Images & Google
Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google has signed a multi-year licensing deal with Getty Images, following a 2016 competition law complaint by Getty against the tech giant.
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Dames, professors & CEOs come together to draw more Kiwi women into data science
Sat, 10th Feb 2018
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data analytics
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data science
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martech
The New Zealand leg of the event is building on a global movement of inspiring more women to enter and excel in the data science industry.
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Focus on employee training to keep data center operations costs in check
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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deloitte
Brain drain in the IT and data centre industry could be reduced by investing in employee training, according to Schneider Electric.
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‘Huat’ does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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hyperscale
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dc
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multi-cloud
Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.