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Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel

Cisco's NZ country manager talks digital transformation, super channels and the role of the network in digitisation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016

Global Stories

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Data-centric security for the Internet of Things
Data Protection

Data-centric security for the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Digital Realty expands data center footprint
Hyperscale

Digital Realty expands data center footprint

Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Data Analytics

IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner

IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Opinion

Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.

By Robert Hetu • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Encryption

Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.

By David Yockelson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift
Hyperscale

TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift

Amid extensive IT disruption fueled by ongoing customer desires to transform IT ecosystems and accelerate business initiatives, EMC sits on the cusp.

By Christian Perry, Geoff Woollacott, Krista Macomber and Andrew Smith • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
The key to digital success is time
Health Technologies

The key to digital success is time

Accenture reveals patience is essential for digital prowess, as time-honed strategies yield market leadership in new study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Unified Communications

Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced

Spark Lab's Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Microsoft

Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program

Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Single deal fills phase one of Digital Realty Osaka data center
Hyperscale

Single deal fills phase one of Digital Realty Osaka data center

Data center provider Digital Realty has fully leased phase one of its Osaka data center with a single customer taking all of the initial space.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Storage

HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.

By Christian Perry and Krista Macomber • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
IoT, SDDCs and consolidation impacting micro-mobile data center market
Hyperscale

IoT, SDDCs and consolidation impacting micro-mobile data center market

The global micro-mobile data center market is expected to reach US$853 million by 2020, with three major trends influencing the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail
Unified Communications

Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail

The IT industry loves a good gossip, and in recent weeks I have heard multiple times that a fairly sizeable ISP in NZ is close to failing.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?
Fintech

Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?

Vendors need to step up or step aside as new demands in the digital banking sector place pressure on businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Connector Systems snaps up new vendor, eyes future potential
Connector Systems

Connector Systems snaps up new vendor, eyes future potential

Connector Systems is opening the doors to new opportunities for Kiwi resllers, with new vendors, new promotions and a new rewards offering.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

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Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Public Cloud

Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud

Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016