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Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi
Apple

Apple acquires NZ wireless charging developer PowerbyProxi

Earlier this year, Apple gave a sneak peek of AirPower, an Apple-designed wireless charging accessory coming in 2018.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 27th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Hotels stories

MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform
Gaming

MAPS.ME launches a new reviewing platform

MAPS.ME introduces a new user review platform, enabling travellers to rate and review over 50 types of sites, even when offline, enhancing trip planning.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 2nd Nov 2017
How SD-WANs enable a manageable path to digital transformation
Network Infrastructure

How SD-WANs enable a manageable path to digital transformation

The wrong network can waste precious time and money and set DX back, says analyst Zeus Kerravala, writing for Silver Peak.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow
Network Infrastructure

Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.

By Jason Baden • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market
Alibaba Cloud

Aus startup partners with Alibaba Cloud to access China-Australia travel market

Sydney's Cozitrip collaborates with Alibaba Cloud to revolutionise booking for Chinese tourists, aiming to bolster Aussie hotel market share.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Oct 2017
The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on
Robotics

The war for the robotic pool cleaner crown is on

The robotic pool cleaner market, projected to grow at over 18% CAGR by 2021, sees fierce competition among Maytronics, Zodiac, and iRobot.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution
Human Capital Management

Hotel search platform Trivago partners with Workday HCM for its cloud-based HR solution

The software is capable of providing one single source of truth for employee data, empowering HR leaders and managers.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels
Malware

FireEye uncovers Russian cybercriminal group targeting EMEA hotels

The hospitality sector is a frequently attacked target by cybercriminals - one of the most prominent has been attributed to a Russian group.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches
Malware

Centrify warns hospitality industry is weak against data breaches

The alert from Centrify come as the Sabre Corp data breach continues to claim victims around the world, with Trump Hotels the latest announced.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 15th Jul 2017
Google, NetApp, Intuit...The best company to work for in India revealed
Marketing Technologies

Google, NetApp, Intuit...The best company to work for in India revealed

Intuit India takes the top spot in the Economic Times' list of the best 100 companies to work for in India. #bestcompanies #India.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Jul 2017
How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur
Data Analytics

How AI will impact invoicing and expense compliance – Concur

Automated technologies can track spending and analyse attributes, and then identify anomalies and patterns in employee expense reports.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017
Exclusive: ALE VP talks APAC growth, channel strategies & opportunities
Partner Programmes

Exclusive: ALE VP talks APAC growth, channel strategies & opportunities

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise plans to support the Asia Pacific region's cloud-driven growth, according to vice president Pierre Samson.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview: Simona Turin on Air New Zealand's digital transformation

I'm still trying to figure out what is stopping girls from reaching technology because I love technology, it's a creative process.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion
Cartech

Intel: Autonomous driving will spark new 'space race' worth $7 Trillion

Intel says companies need to wake up to the opportunity stream that will emerge when cars become the most powerful mobile data generating devices.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Jun 2017
Act fast and make it easy: Getting the most out of feedback for travel organisations
Customer Relationship Management

Act fast and make it easy: Getting the most out of feedback for travel organisations

A significant proportion of holidaymakers in Australia and New Zealand believe their feedback never reaches anyone who can make a difference.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Hotels stories

How colocation providers can follow Amazon's lead & create lucrative new IT offerings
Hyperscale

How colocation providers can follow Amazon's lead & create lucrative new IT offerings

Colocation providers can emulate Amazon's model by leveraging their IT expertise to create profitable new offerings, transforming their industry presence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Aug 2017
Mandarin Oriental chooses NEC to upgrade communications system
Digital Signage

Mandarin Oriental chooses NEC to upgrade communications system

One of the world's leading 5-star hotels has selected NEC's communications solutions to upgrade its telephony system in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017