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Catalyst Cloud comments on Microsoft's new Kiwi data centre

Microsoft's decision to build a data centre in New Zealand is welcomed by Catalyst Cloud, which sees it as a boon for local businesses' multi-cloud strategies.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

Unified Communications

EXCLUSIVE: Get the scoop on what eSIM tech means for NZ

Everything you need to know about what eSIM is, how it is used, and what Spark and Vodafone have to say about where it's going.

By Ben Moore • 5 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

Unified Communications

Soprano Design sees high demand for enterprise messaging apps

Soprano Design sees a 15% rise in demand for its enterprise messaging service as organisations adapt to remote working needs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

Wireless Networks

D-Link ANZ launches EasyMesh COVR-1102 mesh system

The kit is one of the world's first Wi-Fi Alliance certified EasyMesh home and home office mesh router systems.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Thu, 7th May 2020

Multi-factor authentication

Six practical tips for better password practice

UK's National Cyber Security Centre reveals the most hacked passwords of 2019, including '123456' and 'password'.

By Peter Bailey • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Hyperscale

Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand

Microsoft is calling the announcement a 'major milestone' towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Storage

Dell releases new infrastructure storage platform

Dell EMC PowerStore is a new storage platform built with the tenets of speed and 99.9999% availability at its core.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Breach Prevention

GoDaddy reveals widespread data breach

GoDaddy, the largest domain registrar with 77 million domains, discloses a data breach affecting users' SSH accounts, impacting 19 million customers worldwide.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

DevOps

Puppet appoints CTO Abby Kearns

Puppet has appointed Abby Kearns as CTO to steer the company's growth and modernise its infrastructure solutions amidst rapid market changes.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Gaming

Hands-on Review: D-Link COVR 2202 - Mesh your home network

D-Link's COVR mesh Wi-Fi system provides seamless coverage and protection, making it ideal for busy home networks.

By Owen McCarthy • 5 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Customer Relationship Management

AI is powering a shift in digital customer engagement

AI-driven digital employees are revolutionising customer engagement as companies adapt to post-pandemic demands, cutting costs and boosting satisfaction.

By Caroline Francis • 4 min read • Wed, 6th May 2020

Cloud Services

IDC: Global IT spending to decline 5% worldwide

IT spending to decline 5.1% to $2.25tn this year due to COVID-19 impact, but IT infrastructure spending to grow 4%, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Storage

Pure Storage adds new capabilities to unstructured storage software

The latest updates to FlashBlade enable real-time performance that prioritise application workflows, replacing legacy systems.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Unified Communications

IDC: No recovery in sight for semiconductor market

The semiconductor market, battered by trade disputes and COVID-19, sees no recovery in sight. IDC predicts a 4.2% decline in 2020 revenue.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020

Customer Relationship Management

Retailers struggling to meet customer expectations during COVID-19

A new study shows omnichannel retailers outperforming pure play online firms in Australia during COVID-19, but all struggle with stock and delivery issues.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2020