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GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT
Partner Programmes

GreenBox Group acquires managed services company RemarkIT

GreenBox Group takes a significant step towards improving New Zealand's e-waste policy through their acquisition of RemarkIT.

By Tom Raynel • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2024
Microsoft Surface repairs now available nationwide in NZ
Clean technologies

Microsoft Surface repairs now available nationwide in NZ

Broken screens and other minor defects can now be rectified nationwide by repair technicians based in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, and Dunedin.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Dec 2023

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Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience
Customer Experience

Keeper Security enhances UI & introduces new onboarding experience

Keeper Security bolsters its cybersecurity platform with enhanced user interface, launches new, user-friendly onboarding experience guided by a Quick Start Checklist.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
SBM marketing agency unveils new advanced studios in Melbourne
Unified Communications

SBM marketing agency unveils new advanced studios in Melbourne

Full-service marketing agency, SBM, launches its state-of-the-art studios in Moorabbin, Melbourne, to bolster its commitment to enhanced customer service and regional presence.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
HP introduces innovative suite of AI-enabled platforms & services
Digital Transformation

HP introduces innovative suite of AI-enabled platforms & services

HP has introduced a suite of solutions, including the AI-enabled digital experience platform WEX, at the Amplify Partner Conference 2024, advancing business growth and fostering a circular economy.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
Javeed Nizami ascends to CTO at global data firm Syniti
Digital Transformation

Javeed Nizami ascends to CTO at global data firm Syniti

Enterprise data management leader, Syniti, has promoted Dr. Javeed Nizami to the roles of CTO and Head of Engineering, tasking him with furthering the company's Data First strategy.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum
Supply Chain

Schneider Electric named Circularity Lighthouse by World Economic Forum

Schneider Electric, a global pioneer in circular business models, has been named a Circularity Lighthouse by the World Economic Forum and McKinsey, acknowledging its significant strides in sustainable practices.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2024
Rising MSP spending buoyed by demand for refurbished IT tech
Supply Chain

Rising MSP spending buoyed by demand for refurbished IT tech

ETB Technologies reveals sharp spending increase by managed service providers to meet amplified enterprise IT demands.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2024
Dell's Concept Luna inspires drive for sustainable product design
Network Infrastructure

Dell's Concept Luna inspires drive for sustainable product design

Dell Technologies tackles e-waste with Concept Luna, championing sustainable, recyclable technology design.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Dec 2023
AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market
Microsoft

AI-enabled PCs to boost struggling UK computer market

However, the impending end of support for Microsoft's Windows 10, in October 2025, could thwart second-life opportunities for numerous devices.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Dec 2023
Uswitch reveals top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones for 2023
Gaming

Uswitch reveals top 10 most reliable refurbished mobile phones for 2023

Uswitch unveils the top 10 most reliable refurbished mobiles for 2023, with Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra leading the list.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023

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Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme
Clean technologies

Virgin Media O2 & Hubbub unveil 400,000 device tech lending scheme

Virgin Media O2 and Hubbub introduce a landmark 400,000 device lending scheme, the Tech Lending Community project, to tackle British digital inequality and electronic waste, benefitting underprivileged individuals and assisting charities including Refuge and Centrepoint.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2024
Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses
Unified Communications

Tangerine Telecom innovates to lessen monthly mobile expenses

Tangerine Telecom fights rising telecom costs with innovative mobile billing solutions, offering plans focused on affordability, flexibility, and value for customers' evolving needs.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Mar 2024
Cradlepoint & Switch MSP to improve Australian connectivity
Unified Communications

Cradlepoint & Switch MSP to improve Australian connectivity

Cradlepoint partners with Australian MSP Switch to offer improved wireless connectivity solutions, benefiting clients like Renascent Construction and Guardian Childcare.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Mar 2024
ThingsAt first in Australia to earn HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status
Clean technologies

ThingsAt first in Australia to earn HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status

Device management provider ThingsAt is the first Australian partner to achieve the 2024 HP Amplify Impact 3-Star status, reflecting its commitment to sustainability, diversity, and social responsibility.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2024
Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners
Cybersecurity

Infinigate launches financial services programme to support European partners

Infinigate launches 'Infinigate Financial Services', providing partners across Europe with funding solutions to tackle CAPEX concerns and enhance growth in an unpredictable market landscape.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2024
ISG secures contract to build secondary 30MW data centre in Slough
Hyperscale

ISG secures contract to build secondary 30MW data centre in Slough

ISG will construct a second datacentre with a 30MW capacity in Slough, marking a new phase for UK's largest data centre hub. .

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Dec 2023