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Julia Gabel

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Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers
Auckland University

Are solar panels a good investment? Auckland Uni answers

We wanted to offer an educational tool that's impartial and realistic to help people work out if solar is economic for their workplaces.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering
Artificial Intelligence

Intel and BNZ use AI to detect money laundering

In 2016 alone, approximately 15.4 million consumers were victims of identity theft or fraud, resulting in $16 billion in losses.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017

Global Stories

Written by Julia

Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia
Data Analytics

Salesforce & AWS team up to drive digital transformation in Australia

Salesforce partners with AWS to accelerate digital innovation in Australia, enhancing customer experiences with cloud infrastructure.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Robo-advisors, chatbots & NZ's artificially intelligent future
Unified Communications

Robo-advisors, chatbots & NZ's artificially intelligent future

Artificial Intelligence Forum of New Zealand encourages Kiwis to embrace AI benefits and warns of potential impacts on economy and society.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
Do you really have the expertise to successfully migrate a data center?
Migration

Do you really have the expertise to successfully migrate a data center?

Without practical experience to draw on, companies may be lulled into thinking a data center migration is like moving from one house to another.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Huawei launches new server with five smart features
Network Infrastructure

Huawei launches new server with five smart features

Huawei introduces new FusionServer V5 for cloud storage market, promising improved performance and smart features.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
How data center pod frames can shorten IT room deployment time by over 20%
DataCentre infrastructure

How data center pod frames can shorten IT room deployment time by over 20%

Data centers could reduce project timelines by over 20% using free standing pod frames, according to Schneider Electric.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million
Software-as-a-Service

Aussie tech company to acquire cloud logistics provider for $16 million

Australian firm SmartTrans is set to acquire cloud-based logistics software company Resource Connect for $16.6m in an all-scrip deal.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award
Virtualisation

Kiwi company shortlisted for global broadband pioneer award

New Zealand's Spark is among the finalists for the World Communication Awards in the Broadband Pioneer category.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”
Network Infrastructure

Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Oct 2017
A first for Schneider Electric with new cloud-based DCIM tool
DataCentre infrastructure

A first for Schneider Electric with new cloud-based DCIM tool

Schneider Electric debuts EcoStruxure IT, revolutionising data centre management with a pioneering cloud service.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Nutanix & Cloudera bring public cloud scalability to private data centres
Data Analytics

Nutanix & Cloudera bring public cloud scalability to private data centres

Nutanix partners with Cloudera, offering joint customers access to a new solution for deploying big data in hyper converged environments.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Edge - the missing link in your hybrid IT strategy
Public Cloud

Edge - the missing link in your hybrid IT strategy

The advent of the public cloud has allowed businesses to spin up new services faster than ever before and take pain out of managing the data centre.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Digital is reshaping global trade with new speed, insight, reach
Hyperscale

Digital is reshaping global trade with new speed, insight, reach

Digital trade, powered by high-speed fiber optics, is transforming global commerce with unparalleled velocity and connectivity.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Colocation providers are front & center in customer edge computing plans
DataCentre infrastructure

Colocation providers are front & center in customer edge computing plans

Cloud computing often requires an assist from the edge because customers often need compute power closer to wherever they are.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Intelligent workplaces are now essential - here's how you create one
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Intelligent workplaces are now essential - here's how you create one

Revolutionising the workplace, intelligent spaces mixing on-site and remote working are not luxury but necessity for forward-thinking businesses.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
Your guide to digital transformation in the IoT era
Semiconductors

Your guide to digital transformation in the IoT era

It's crucial to ensure that your modern storage infrastructure strategy prioritises data recoverability and business continuity.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017