Kiwi Stories

Siemens taps CSL for industrial distribution in NZ

Based on a strategic partnership between Siemens' master distributor in Aus, APS Industrial, and Cuthbert Stewart Limited.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Global Stories

Customer Relationship Management

Trustworthy and reliable: why making data privacy a priority leads to stronger customer relationships

Data privacy is more than just a moral obligation, it also affects customers' experience and a company's bottom line.

By Ashley Diffey • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Apr 2020

Robotics

Opportunity knocks for robotics in world of COVID-19

ABI Research highlights that while manufacturing opportunities are down, the worlds of disinfecting, surveillance and delivery are opening.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

Unified Communications

TCL enters smartphone market with three new devices

The company has used its own display technology to create three options of smartphone devices that each boast four rear cameras.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

Data Analytics

Board International launches solution marketplace

Board International has unveiled a solution marketplace featuring prebuilt analysis, forecasting, and planning tools, enhancing decision-making for businesses.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Apr 2020

Malware

Data is more valuable to cyber attackers than cash - report

A Positive Technologies report reveals data theft now surpasses cash as the main goal for cyber attackers, reflecting a 20-point annual rise.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 3rd Apr 2020

Unified Communications

NetFoundry offers new Azure integration to extend edge computing and 5G

In a bid to advance Internet of Things (IoT) edge computing and private 5G, NetFoundry has extended its integration with Microsoft Azure Edge Zones.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 2nd Apr 2020

Cybersecurity

IT pros fear threats to critical infrastructure, report shows

IT pros globally fear attacks on critical infrastructure, with electric power seen as the most vulnerable sector, according to a Claroty report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020

Internet of Things

Avnet brings Mipsology FPGA deep learning to APAC

This agreement extends Avnet's IoT ecosystem, bringing Mipsology's deep learning inference acceleration solution to its customers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2020

IT services

China becomes 'world's largest' market for IT products & services

China surpasses the Americas as the world's largest market for IT products and services, finds TBK Consult, but COVID-19 may reshape future demands.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2020

Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020

Unified Communications

Microsoft announces all-new features for Teams as virus keeps workers home

Microsoft has unveiled new features for Teams as COVID-19 keeps workers home, including real-time noise suppression and a 'raise hand' function.

By Nick Forrester • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020

Internet of Things

ON Semiconductor named Most Influential IoT Sensor Company

The IoT Star Awards – celebrating its 12th year – recognised ON Semiconductor as one of the Most Influential IoT Sensor companies of 2019.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Mar 2020

Cybersecurity

Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators

For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Health Technologies

IT sector leads S&P 500 charge - GlobalData

The IT industry did well in the S&P 500 index, where the industry accounted for 14.2% of the index constituents as of 31 January this year.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2020

Hyperscale

Data centers are not keeping up with needs - survey

A recent report by Forbes Insights and Vertiv reveals only 29% of data centers meet current needs, prompting a call for major investments and updates.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2020

Data Analytics

Data visualisation market growing US$900 million a year

The biggest increase in the use of data visualisation tools is expected to be in academia and research, financial services and healthcare.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2020

Partner Programmes

Tech Data to distribute Vertiv's solutions in Australia

Tech Data is set to distribute Vertiv's power, cooling, and IT infrastructure solutions in Australia, expanding a successful US partnership Down Under.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2020