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Fuji Xerox NZ inks digital signature deal with Secured Signing
Digital Signage

Fuji Xerox NZ inks digital signature deal with Secured Signing

Fuji Xerox New Zealand partners with Secured Signing to simplify digital signature process for documents and forms.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks
DataCentre infrastructure

Demand for cloud brings 'tidal wave of change' for networking, says Juniper Networks

Juniper Networks launches Open Cloud Interconnect to accelerate cloud service delivery and simplify network operations.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
The monumental rise of enterprise SDN - are you prepared?
Network Infrastructure

The monumental rise of enterprise SDN - are you prepared?

The time is now, take hold of your company's networking capabilities and grasp a better understanding of the SDN solutions available to you.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape
Data Analytics

The tools you need to safely navigate an evolving threat landscape

Lenovo offers businesses a comprehensive checklist for bolstering security with top-tier hardware and insights, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Tue, 21st Mar 2017
Pegasystems unveils AI and robotics capabilities to optimise CRM solution
Customer Relationship Management

Pegasystems unveils AI and robotics capabilities to optimise CRM solution

Pega's workforce intelligence capabilities use robotic automation and AI to understand how sales and service agents work.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Keep your mobile workforce productive - No sacrifices
Lenovo

Keep your mobile workforce productive - No sacrifices

Empower your team on the move with Lenovo's guide to boosting mobile workforce efficiency without compromise on performance.

By Sam Worthington • 1 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Kiwi CRM company sparks South Island growth with Christchurch office
Customer Relationship Management

Kiwi CRM company sparks South Island growth with Christchurch office

Magnetism, a Kiwi company specializing in Microsoft Dynamics CRM systems, is expanding with a new office in Christchurch to serve the South Island.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Unisys drops Machine-Learning-as-a-Service offering for global customers
Artificial Intelligence

Unisys drops Machine-Learning-as-a-Service offering for global customers

Unisys launches Machine-Learning-as-a-Service, offering predictive analytics and optimised business processes.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions
Risk & Compliance

Exclusive: NZ-born RedShield inks overseas reseller deal with Connect I.T. Solutions

Kiwi web-protection specialist RedShield has signed a reseller agreement with Connect I.T. Solutions to expand its service in North America.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
VMware's new CTO for APAC & Japan business brings 'rich experience' to role
Virtualisation

VMware's new CTO for APAC & Japan business brings 'rich experience' to role

VMware appoints Bruce Davie as VP and CTO for Asia-Pacific and Japan business to help customers accelerate digital transformation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 17th Mar 2017
Exclusive interview: Hitachi Data Systems' CTO talks digital transformation in APAC
Storage

Exclusive interview: Hitachi Data Systems' CTO talks digital transformation in APAC

In a candid chat, HDS CTO Russell Skingsley delves into APAC's urgent digital transformation and how firms must adapt or face disruption.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf
Apple

Apple devices are easier to use than rival devices, says Jamf

Global survey by Jamf confirms Apple devices surpass rivals in ease-of-use in businesses and schools, bolstering adoption rates.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Organisations must ensure a robust infrastructure for their smart buildings, says Wavelink
Internet of Things

Organisations must ensure a robust infrastructure for their smart buildings, says Wavelink

Wavelink stresses the need for resilient infrastructure in increasingly prevalent smart buildings to handle their complex network demands.

By Sam Worthington • 4 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees
Unified Communications

New smartphone brand launches in NZ, partners with 2degrees

OPPO launches in New Zealand with range of smartphones, aiming to offer premium quality at an affordable price.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud service demand sparks Cloudbric to open internet data centers in Asia
Distributed Denial of Service

Cloud service demand sparks Cloudbric to open internet data centers in Asia

Cloudbric is opening five internet data centers around the world to meet the increasing demand for cloud services.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
MyNetFone calls on Aussie govt as telcos refuse virtual mob numbers
Leadership

MyNetFone calls on Aussie govt as telcos refuse virtual mob numbers

MyNetFone calls on Australian government to introduce virtual mobile numbers to help secure online identities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 20th Mar 2017
Schneider Electric makes World's Most Ethical Companies list for 7th year
DataCentre infrastructure

Schneider Electric makes World's Most Ethical Companies list for 7th year

Schneider Electric named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the seventh year in a row by the Ethisphere Institute.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 16th Mar 2017
Micron21 first data center in Aus to gain Tier IV Certification
Hyperscale

Micron21 first data center in Aus to gain Tier IV Certification

Micron21 becomes first data center in Australia to receive Uptime Institute Tier IV Design Certification, setting new standards for data center design.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 15th Mar 2017