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Cisco taps ex-Microsoft talent for APJ vice-president role

Wed, 1st Nov 2017
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Cisco appoints Mark Phibbs, ex-Microsoft and Adobe veteran, as VP of marketing for Asia Pacific and Japan to drive digital transformation efforts.
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Analyst: big players continue to drive global cloud growth

Fri, 27th Oct 2017
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The global cloud market surged 43% year-over-year in Q3 2017, reaching USD $14.4 billion, as Amazon, Microsoft, IBM, and Google cemented their dominance.
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From Christchurch to Chile: Kiwi company dominates in export innovation

Sat, 21st Oct 2017
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The Christchurch company has established an expansive global presence, spanning 80 countries, thanks to its revolutionary Leapfrog technology.
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Over 6,000 schools take part in first Mathletics tri-nations challenge

Thu, 19th Oct 2017
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The Mathletics Tri-Nations Challenge aimed to encourage students to have fun while improving mathematical fluency.
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Ghana's oldest ISP turns 20, says bright times ahead for IT in Africa

Tue, 17th Oct 2017
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AfricaOnline says they will continue to invest in Africa's digital economy thereby continuing their journey together into the digital world.
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eCommerce apps - Worth the expense or a waste of time?

Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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The eCommerce market in South Africa will amount to US$2.7 billion in 2017 with an annual expected growth rate of 14.2%.
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Dell plans $14m donation: “It's our responsibility to prepare the next generation”

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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By encouraging youth regardless of gender, ethnicity or social class to study STEM, there's an opportunity to bring in different perspectives.
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Cybercrime remains a major barrier to cloud adoption in EMEA​

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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While cloud adoption continues its steady march in EMEA, a new survey has revealed the recent spate of cyberattacks has thrown a spanner in the works.
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Revenue down, but gross profit up for Westcon-Comstor APAC business

Mon, 9th Oct 2017
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Westcon-Comstor's Asia Pacific business has logged a $17m drop in revenue for the H1 of this financial year, but managed a $1.6m profit increase.
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Level 3 extends firewall service to APAC and Africa customers

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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Level 3 Communications ramps up its global defense, launching advanced firewall services in Asia Pacific and Africa to combat cyber threats.
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Sage's Enterprise Intelligence solution now has 1000 customers

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Sage celebrates 1000th client milestone for its transformative Enterprise Intelligence tool, enhancing global data management.
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Rugby 18 to have 65 official teams including the All Blacks

Sat, 23rd Sep 2017
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Rugby 18 is out later this year and it will have a large number of official teams. This includes the New Zealand All Blacks and more.
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Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
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Application explosion prompts Ethernet switch growth

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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APAC is leading the charge in Ethernet switch and enterprise and service provider router growth. But which vendors are on the up and which are sliding.
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Will newcomer internet provider Rain reign supreme?

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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The new internet provider is taking the slow and steady route to win over the South African market, but will it be enough?.
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IoT moves forward in South Africa with first ever Cat-M1 test

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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South Africa's Internet of Things (IOT) aspirations have taken another step forward after Ericsson and Qualcomm successfully completed a lab trial.
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MYOB champions Silver Ferns & women's achievement in netball

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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MYOB is a major sponsor of New Zealand's Silver Ferns for the team's upcoming game against South Africa this weekend.
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Inside the Check Point & IBM collaboration: What's in store for the future of cyber defence

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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IBM and Check Point heighten cyber security defences, merging tech and intelligence to counteract escalating cyber threats.
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Work begins on first ever direct subsea link between Africa and South America

Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
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The subsea cable has 40 Tbps of capacity that will extend more than 6,500 kilometres providing a paradigm shift in Africa's comms sector.
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Huawei NZ appoints new general manager for Consumer Business Group

Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
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Huawei New Zealand appoints Gavin Cheng as new general manager for the Consumer Business Group, focusing on innovation and growth in the local market.