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Dell and Aerohive launch co-branded networking solution
Network Infrastructure

Dell and Aerohive launch co-branded networking solution

Dell and Aerohive have launched a unified wired and wireless solution for networks, and says this presents a significant opportunity to partners.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?
Mobile Device Management

Has IoT increased our exposure to cyber threats?

Cybersecurity is already top of the agenda for many corporate boards, but the scale and scope of the Internet of Things escalates security risk.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Aussie startup gives booster shot to US telehealth
Unified Communications

Aussie startup gives booster shot to US telehealth

Doctor On Demand, the leading video telemedicine provider, recently announced a partnership with Australian health-tech company CliniCloud.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Nutanix brings on new ANZ channel director, ups SMB focus
Converged Infrastructure

Nutanix brings on new ANZ channel director, ups SMB focus

Nutanix appoints new channel director for Australia and New Zealand to expand SMB presence and manage partnerships.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Intermedia sets up shop in Australia with new Sydney data centre
Hyperscale

Intermedia sets up shop in Australia with new Sydney data centre

Intermedia expands into Australian & NZ market with new data center in Sydney & partnership with Manage Protect.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Hitachi makes tracks in the Internet of Things market
Data Analytics

Hitachi makes tracks in the Internet of Things market

Hitachi forms Hitachi Insight Group to accelerate IoT business in industrial and enterprise markets #IoT #business.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
join.me brings team video to mobile, starting with iOS
Unified Communications

join.me brings team video to mobile, starting with iOS

The popular online meeting and collaboration tool, join.me, has introduced a new and innovative way of connecting with your team.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th 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
Australian channel snaps up EMC Business Partner Awards
Dimension Data

Australian channel snaps up EMC Business Partner Awards

Dimension Data, Telstra, Data#3 and Infront Systems were among the winners at EMC's 2015 Asia Pacific and Japan Business Partner Awards.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
Sempre wins big at EMC APJ Business Partner Awards
Dimension Data

Sempre wins big at EMC APJ Business Partner Awards

Sempre Technologies has brought home EMC's top APJ award for New Solution Provider of the Year, with Dimension Data also among those shining.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
SanDisk looks to transform data centres with flash-integrated solutions
Storage

SanDisk looks to transform data centres with flash-integrated solutions

SanDisk has launched a new collaborative platform for SanDisk and data centre partners to work together on delivering flash based storage solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
There is a 'seismic shift' taking place in the enterprise
Ovum

There is a 'seismic shift' taking place in the enterprise

A new survey conducted by Ovum and Axway shows that 75% of businesses plan to invest in modern B2B infrastructure for digital initiatives.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Synnex Australia signs strategic agreement with digital marketing vendor
Marketing

Synnex Australia signs strategic agreement with digital marketing vendor

Synnex Australia boosts digital prowess, inking an exclusive APAC deal with Act-On, a leading marketing automation vendor.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Aussie SaaS company gears up for local and global expansion
Supply Chain

Aussie SaaS company gears up for local and global expansion

Unleashed Software has raised $3 million in new capital and is reportedly planning to expand business both locally and on an international level.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Managing cyber risk top priority, but challenges remain
Risk & Compliance

Managing cyber risk top priority, but challenges remain

80% of companies in Asia Pacific lack sufficient vulnerability management capabilities, according to a survey by Tenable Network Security.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Announcement: Lenovo launches PC as a Service in Australia
Lenovo

Announcement: Lenovo launches PC as a Service in Australia

The new Lenovo solution allows companies to outfit their organisations with a fully-managed PC OpEx consumption model for a monthly cost.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out
Software-as-a-Service

NSW Department of Education kicks off second stage of SaaS roll-out

The NSW DoE is using Expense8 to further streamline employee expenses and extend automation, scalability and user functionality.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016
Konica Minolta Australia backs 3D printing with new hire
Printing

Konica Minolta Australia backs 3D printing with new hire

Konica Minolta Australia is upping its investment into the 3D printing market and looking to expand this rapidly-growing business in the region.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 11th May 2016