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Trend Micro & Vivotek to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products
Surveillance

Trend Micro & Vivotek to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products

Trend Micro and Vivotek have teamed up to launch cybersecurity-enhanced IP surveillance products, debuting at Intersec 2018 in Dubai.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award
Storage

Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award

IoT Breakthrough lauds Hitachi Vantara & others in its annual awards celebrating IoT innovation and leadership.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4
Gaming

Assassin's Creed Rogue gets a second chance to shine on PS4

Ubisoft announced that Assassin's Creed Rogue Remastered will be available on March 20, 2018, for PlayStation 4.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business
Robotics

How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business

Angela Fox from Dell EMC talks about the mainstream appeal of new technologies like AI and VR, and how organisations must adapt as a result.

By Angela Fox • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers

Edifier's Spinnaker e30 speakers: striking design meets quality sound, enhancing any tech-savvy home's aesthetic.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth
Synnex

Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth

Vertiv partner delegates from Australia, New Zealand and Asia gathered in Perth last week to attend the Vertiv Asia Channel Summit 2017.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?
Artificial Intelligence

Machine learning vs deep learning: what's the difference?

Machine learning and deep learning are transforming tech, but what's the difference? Discover how deep learning powers driverless cars and voice assistants.

By Johanna Pingel • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”
Hyperscale

CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Exclusive interview: HPE talk local channel development
Edge Computing

Exclusive interview: HPE talk local channel development

Marina Fronek, HPE GM and director for channels and alliances gives us an update on the channel space going into 2018.

By Patrick Martlew • 7 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?
Virtualisation

Veeam: Ten years of the iPhone - where are we now?

The iPhone revolutionised more than just calls. Veeam's Shaun McLagan explores its profound impact on hyperconnectivity and the Always-On world.

By Shaun McLagan • 5 min read • Fri, 8th Dec 2017
Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success
AI Security

Interview: Darktrace's APAC expansion, AI-led cybersecurity and the secret of success

Darktrace's Sanjay Aurora on developments in AI-led cybersecurity, threat detection and the company's expansion in APAC.

By Robin Block • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2017
Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018
DataCentre infrastructure

Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018

Steve Brazier made a total of 6 predictions, ranging from the more modest to some that are quite a bit more controversial.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost
DataCentre infrastructure

Australia's clean technology sector gets a $4.8m boost

Australia's National Energy Resources Australia will provide $4.8m in funding for eight clean technology projects in the energy sector.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Best data center company to work for in Asia named
DataCentre infrastructure

Best data center company to work for in Asia named

HR Asia survey reveals best and worst companies to work for in Singapore, with Equinix taking home an award. #HRAsia #SingaporeCompanies.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Jan 2018
AWS opens another data center region in China
Hyperscale

AWS opens another data center region in China

AWS expects the new Ningxia region to contribute to the education and training of local students as future cloud computing talent for Western China.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017
HP snaps up first Aussie customer for new commercial 3D printer
HP

HP snaps up first Aussie customer for new commercial 3D printer

Aussie firm iOrthotics adopts HP's 3D printing, bolstering orthotic device production with strength and speed.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017
KPMG reveals what's keeping Aussie business leaders up at night
KPMG

KPMG reveals what's keeping Aussie business leaders up at night

Innovation emerges as top concern for Australia's business leaders in 2018, followed by cost competitiveness and energy policy.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017