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Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT
Drones

Remember the drone that delivered Domino's pizza? It's now at MOTAT

The DRU drone, developed by drone delivery makers Flirtey, has been accepted into the Aviation collection at Auckland's MOTAT.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector's future
Supply Chain

Christchurch social enterprise event to co-design sector's future

The SEWF 2017 programme is split into three categories in order to appeal to a range of different learning and working styles: Listen, Discuss, Do.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
New partnership gives educators more ICT procurement options
Information Communication & Technology

New partnership gives educators more ICT procurement options

Acer and Cyclone forge new partnership to pass on savings and a wider range of ICT procurement options to New Zealand Schools.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now
Wireless Networks

WiFi coming to select Air New Zealand flights starting now

Air New Zealand introduces WiFi on overseas flights, commencing with a new Boeing 787 service to enhance customer experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Global Stories

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: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech
Unified Communications

Exclusive: Polycom global boss talks a return to growth, new markets and women in tech

Polycom is promising new products and entrance to new markets in the coming months as it seeks to return to growth after a US$2 billion takeover,.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jun 2017
APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list
Firewalls

APAC Sophos' Nicki Dewhurst included in prestigious 'Women of the Channel' list

The gender divide in IT and affiliated industries is a topic of increasing concern, but companies like Sophos are breaking the mould.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Keeping gamers and games connected for the win
Gaming

E3 2017: Keeping gamers and games connected for the win

Achieving the ultimate interconnection between gamers and games with a high-quality user experience is what powers the $108.9 billion gaming market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls
Cloud Access Security Broker

Symantec launches DLP solution that tracks data beyond company walls

Symantec has unveiled new technology that automatically encrypts and tracks data as it moves outside of managed environments.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation
Digital Signage

NEC launches new APAC center to simplify digital transformation

NEC has launched a 'Center of Excellence for Analytics Platform & Solutions' for promoting solutions & services of its big data & analytics platform.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle
Cartech

Melbourne's La Trobe University to launch year-long trial for autonomous vehicle

La Trobe University in Melbourne gears up for a pioneering autonomous shuttle trial, aimed at transforming student transit.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 9th 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
INFINIDAT disrupts enterprise storage market with ramped up ANZ partnerships
Partner Programmes

INFINIDAT disrupts enterprise storage market with ramped up ANZ partnerships

INFINIDAT has announced the appointment of Independent Data Solutions (IDS) as its distributor for Australia and New Zealand.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
AU service provider launches in NZ with extensive vendor portfolio
Software-as-a-Service

AU service provider launches in NZ with extensive vendor portfolio

Aussie service provider Computergate has officially crossed the ditch to launch in the Kiwi market, opening a local office in Auckland.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017
DattoCon: Top ANZ partners honoured and new products released - photos
Storage

DattoCon: Top ANZ partners honoured and new products released - photos

At one of the world's largest MSP focused events, Datto has honoured ANZ's top partners and released new products to support the needs of MSPs.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners
Unified Communications

Optus makes the next step in nbn offerings for wholesale partners

Optus Wholesale is continuing its expansion of nbn network offerings for wholesale customers with a raft of new innovations.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 13th Jun 2017
Lazada Group ups DDoS protection for its online shopping network
Distributed Denial of Service

Lazada Group ups DDoS protection for its online shopping network

Lazada Group strengthens its defence against cyber threats, partnering with Qrator Labs to enhance DDoS protection for seamless online shopping.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Jun 2017