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Equinix: Data is pouring over the edge

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Equinix reports a seismic shift in enterprise data architecture, moving from centralised data centres to the edge, spiking Interconnection Bandwidth demand.
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Apple & GE team up to bring industrial IoT apps to iPhones

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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These apps will give industrial operators more insight and visibility into the performance of their equipment and operations right from their iPhone.
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John Key's next big venture - ANZ gets a new chair & board member

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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Former New Zealand Prime Minister, Sir John Key, will become the new Chair of ANZ New Zealand in January 2018.
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New tech brings cloud on-premises to meet secondary data demands

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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IT leaders pivot to secondary storage with Commvault's cloud-like on-premises platforms, addressing 70% of secondary copy data needs for better agility.
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Independent workers in luck as Dropbox unveils new product

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Dropbox has launched a new product, Dropbox Professional, aimed at independent professionals who work with large files.
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Panasonic releases new rugged device for the real world

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Panasonic has launched the Toughpad FZ-Q2, a semi-rugged tablet designed for mobile workers seeking both tablet and notebook functionality.
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The age of privacy is over: Understanding the tech behaviour of Gen Z

Wed, 18th Oct 2017
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Their number one desired career was to be a famous YouTuber, followed by a software developer and Twitter celebrity with over one million followers.
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Big win for Microsoft as Symantec moves to Azure

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Symantec will move its data servers to Microsoft Azure cloud – a key step in the company's initiative to adopt a hybrid cloud strategy.
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New AWS partnership speeds up hybrid cloud migrations

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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According to the Frost & Sullivan Cloud User Survey, 57% of IT decision makers cite migrating data and applications to the cloud as a challenge.
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Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Salesforce partners with AWS to accelerate digital innovation in Australia, enhancing customer experiences with cloud infrastructure.
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Robo-advisors, chatbots & NZ's artificially intelligent future

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand encourages Kiwis to embrace AI benefits and warns of potential impacts on economy and society.
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Huawei launches new server with five smart features

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Huawei introduces new FusionServer V5 for cloud storage market, promising improved performance and smart features.
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Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.
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Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.
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Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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The tech talent drought: Cloud engineers & agile project managers in demand

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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IT professionals in high demand as number of applicants for roles declines, according to Hays Quarterly Report. @HaysNews #ITjobs.
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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.
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A first for Schneider Electric with new cloud-based DCIM tool

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Schneider Electric debuts EcoStruxure IT, revolutionising data centre management with a pioneering cloud service.
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Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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In 2016 alone, approximately 15.4 million consumers were victims of identity theft or fraud, resulting in $16 billion in losses.