Africa stories - Page 36
Aussies more romantic than Kiwis, Adobe reckons, but we like the bedroom
Tue, 14th Feb 2017
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Pulses look set to be racing in France and New Zealand this Valentine's Day as the only two countries to search for images of couples in bed.
Dominating Apple not immune to tablet market woe, Lenovo 'one to watch'
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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Even the holiday quarter of 2016 couldn't save the dwindling tablet market as it continued its spirally decline, IDC says.
Will 2017 be the year that IoT threats go mainstream?
Fri, 3rd Feb 2017
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From a security perspective IoT devices are fundamentally flawed. And the bad guys are getting pretty good at exploiting them.
Apple pips Samsung following 'roller coaster' year for the smartphone
Thu, 2nd Feb 2017
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analyst report
The global smartphone market experienced growth in Q4 2016, with vendors shipping a total of 428.5 million units, according to IDC.
India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services
Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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connectivity
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white space
The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead
Mon, 30th Jan 2017
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distributors
Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.
It's coming: 5G in every major region by 2021
Fri, 27th Jan 2017
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
5G service will have 25 million subscriptions globally, with the U.S, China, Japan and South Korea dominating the market.
Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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cloud services
Cloud IT infrastructure sales see 8.1% growth in Q3 2016, driven by increased revenue from server, storage, and Ethernet switch sales.
Kiwi IT specialist makes a difference in Africa – opportunities available
Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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healthtech
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it industry
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Read the incredible story of a young Kiwi IT specialist helping to heal Africa's poor - and further opportunities that are available.
Robotics spending set to double, market to enjoy 'tremendous' growth
Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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supply chain
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healthtech
Global spending on robotics and related services is set to double by 2020, with the Asia/Pacific region leading the way.
'Sophisticated' 3D printing market to soar on a global scale
Tue, 10th Jan 2017
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healthtech
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3d printing
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analyst report
The global 3D printing market is predicted to reach $28.9bn in 2020, according to a report by analyst firm IDC.
UCWeb undergoes 'strategic change' with new GM appointment
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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uc
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partners
UCWeb has gone through what it calls a 'strategic' change in its business, and has now appointed a new general manager, Damon Xi.
Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Local ShoreTel partners have experienced a space odyssey at the Kennedy Space Center after winning the vendor's Great Rewards 2016 incentives program.
Photo gallery: Avaya engages partners and customers
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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contact centre
Local partners and customers turned out for Avaya Engage in Dubai last week, where transformation - including that of Avaya - was a key focus.
No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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linkedin
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retail
Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
DX is the new digital divide - so how do you avoid being caught?
Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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dubai
Digital transformation widens the business gap, with 'haves' lagging behind 'have mores', says Avaya's Abou-Ltaif at Dubai conference.
HPE leads declining server market, IDC says
Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
SMBs shell out billions on IT spend as they look to compete with enterprise
Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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it budget
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analyst report
According to IDC, SMBs will spend USD $564 billion on IT in 2016, growing to USD $668 billion by 2020, to stay competitive against larger enterprises.
Xero takes home NZ international business award
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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fintech
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financial systems
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xero
Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.
IT professionals flocking to South Island for IT jobs
Wed, 23rd Nov 2016
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devops
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data analytics
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apm
The South Island of New Zealand is attracting IT professionals from overseas as they search for job opportunities, says Crew Consulting.