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Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua
Māori

Auckland-based Animation College proves popular in Rotorua

Animation College extends its campus in Rotorua due to growing demand in the Bay of Plenty, with students now working at Digital Basecamp.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Kiwis keen on ICT industry with top hires in tech sector
Information Communication & Technology

Kiwis keen on ICT industry with top hires in tech sector

SEEK's Employment Report reveals top job opportunities in New Zealand with ICT roles offering an average salary of $92,700.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Parents will be pleased with Uber's latest feature, teens not so much
Apps

Parents will be pleased with Uber's latest feature, teens not so much

The transportation app is piloting a new programme that gives teens between the ages of 13 to 17 a way to use Uber.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017
Garmin plans to wake up Kiwi drivers with new dash cams
IT Automation

Garmin plans to wake up Kiwi drivers with new dash cams

Garmin New Zealand launches Dash Cam 45 and Dash Cam 55, featuring advanced driver awareness alerts and high-quality video recording capabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Global Stories

Written by Sam

Businesses in ANZ must work with digital disruption for success, exec says
CompTIA

Businesses in ANZ must work with digital disruption for success, exec says

Companies are pursuing new IT tools in the era of cloud computing, requiring a disruption to operational procedures, says CompTIA.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Employees the 'weakest link' within an organisation's cyber security defence
Firewalls

Employees the 'weakest link' within an organisation's cyber security defence

Employees are the weakest link in the fight against cyber crime, says Palo Alto's regional CSO. Regular training is key.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
It's all in your head: How to build a productive virtual team
Lenovo

It's all in your head: How to build a productive virtual team

Whether it's a global band of developers or a remote branch office, technology gives you smarter ways to help virtual teams succeed.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Is your mobile strategy healthy? Get ahead, know your anatomy
Lenovo

Is your mobile strategy healthy? Get ahead, know your anatomy

Revitalise your business's mobile pulse with Lenovo's 'Anatomy of a Healthy Mobile Strategy' guide, ensuring comprehensive vitality.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Apr 2017
Schneider Electric opts for sustainability route with latest solution
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric opts for sustainability route with latest solution

Schneider Electric unveils Ecoflair, a cutting-edge solution, marking a giant leap in sustainable data center cooling efficiency.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Verizon inks colocation reseller deal with Equinix
Hyperscale

Verizon inks colocation reseller deal with Equinix

Verizon to resell Equinix colocation and interconnection services, pairing them with its own security and network services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy
Customer Relationship Management

Salesforce to play 'key role' in Vocus' new Aussie strategy

Salesforce and Vocus sign multi-million-dollar deal to enhance customer experience for Australia's telecom sector.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 31st Mar 2017
Vertiv: Edge data centres & an alarming future just like the movies
Hyperscale

Vertiv: Edge data centres & an alarming future just like the movies

The 2017 Tech Leaders Forum in Sydney brings together IT leaders and vendors, including Vertiv, to discuss the future of data centre tech.

By Sam Worthington • 5 min read • Thu, 30th Mar 2017
Qingteng Cloud Security makes the cut as a top vendor in latest Gartner report
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Qingteng Cloud Security makes the cut as a top vendor in latest Gartner report

Qingteng Cloud Security has been recognized as a representative vendor in the latest Gartner Market Guide for Cloud Workload Protection Platform report.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
Companies should outsource IT to avoid corporate bottleneck, exec says
Outsourcing

Companies should outsource IT to avoid corporate bottleneck, exec says

IT teams are facing increasing pressure to provide tools and platforms to boost productivity and efficiency, according to Brennan IT's Lyncoln de Mello.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Mar 2017
ANZ public safety sector investing in cloud & data-based tech, survey finds
Unified Communications

ANZ public safety sector investing in cloud & data-based tech, survey finds

Australia and New Zealand's public safety sector is investing in real-time data and new intelligence sources, says a survey by Motorola Solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
Unlock a world of opportunity with Conbrio's revolutionary security practice
Malware

Unlock a world of opportunity with Conbrio's revolutionary security practice

Conbrio, an IT and security solutions company, announces new security solutions including UEBA and NGAV. Webinars available. Contact sales@conbrio-it.com.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Mar 2017
IT managers face increased scrutiny to secure a company's network, says exec
Cybersecurity

IT managers face increased scrutiny to secure a company's network, says exec

Organisations face increasing pressure to prove they are keeping secure against cyber threats, according to Mark Blower from Empired.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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