Stories by Sam - Page 9
Salesforce is 'empowering marketers' with new Krux innovations
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Salesforce unveils new innovations to its Marketing Cloud after acquiring leading data management platform Krux.
Equinix granted €1B in loans to offset Verizon data center buy
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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verizon
Equinix secures €1.0bn in senior secured term B loans to fund acquisition of data centre sites from Verizon.
New online course to help make Kiwi workplaces safer
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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open polytechnic
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online courses
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online learning
Open Polytechnic and WorksafeReps launch a new online course to bolster NZ workplace safety ahead of fresh health and safety laws.
IT skills are in strong demand for 2017 in ANZ
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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devops
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apm
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software development
Devops engineers, UX/UI designers and full stack developers are in demand in the IT sector, according to a recent Hays recruitment report.
Wrapping up 2016 with the best of bizEDGE
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
We take a look back at the year that was and the stories that interested New Zealand's entrepreneurial sector.
Yahoo's 1bn user data breach: Everything you should know
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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breach prevention
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ai security
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ai
Yahoo admits to history's biggest data hack, 1bn users compromised; latest breach possibly distinct from 2016's.
IDC releases first ever tracker results for AR & VR headset market
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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ar, vr & metaverse
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analyst report
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ar
IDC has forecasted a 108.3% CAGR over 5 years for the augmented and virtual reality headset market. AR headsets also predicted to gain momentum.
Former Polycom & Motorola exec the new top dog at BMC
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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motorola
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wfh
Peter Leav has been named as the new CEO of BMC Software, replacing Bob Beauchamp who will stay on as chairman of the Board of Directors.
IDC: Digital transformation to drive future change in APAC data centers
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
IDC predicts that by 2018, 35% of data-intensive businesses will adopt formal data center planning, sourcing, and governance.
3 Dunedin-born startups take home $60,000 worth of GigStart funding
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.
What's in store for the storage market in 2017?
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Data mobility, containers and predictive analytics will be big trends in enterprise IT in 2017, predicts Nimble Storage's Bede Hackney.
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.
ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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it automation
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concur
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retail
A 2016 Concur survey reveals that 35% of ANZ companies still rely on error-prone paper-based invoicing methods, hindering effective spend management.
New Zealand's 'love affair' with online shopping at Xmas a cyber security concern
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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online shopping
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cyber attacks
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retail
New Zealanders plan to do 40% of Christmas shopping online, despite concerns over cyber security, says Norton by Symantec.
Vertiv unveils the data center trends to watch for 2017
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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supply chain
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colocation
Vertiv spotlights six trends shaping 2017's data centres, stressing cloud-era's infrastructural demands and opportunities.
Chorus upgrades more rural broadband cabinets around NZ
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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uc
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chorus
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ufb
Chorus upgrades 100 broadband cabinets for improved speeds in rural New Zealand, providing consistent speeds up to 70Mbps.
IN PICS: Nutanix takes staff, customers and partners on Christmas Harbour Cruise
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
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nutanix
Nutanix's festive harbour cruise celebrates a buoyant year, setting sail with ANZ staff and partners on Sydney's iconic waters.
Microsoft is offering free Azure training for channel partners
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Microsoft offers free Azure training to channel partners, allowing them to enhance their skills and grow their market opportunities.
Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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2degrees
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spark
Amid Gisborne's power woes, Spark acts to sustain services; 2degrees shifts to 3G. Locals brace for intermittent mobile access.
Autonomous vehicle tech could stop crashes on NZ roads
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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cartech
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volvo
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autonomous vehicle
New technology in autonomous vehicles cuts rear-end car crashes by 43%, says Insurance Institute for Highway Safety.