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Seagate updates networks with Juniper's AI-powered portfolio
Network Infrastructure

Seagate updates networks with Juniper's AI-powered portfolio

Juniper Networks' AI-driven enterprise portfolio has been selected by Seagate Technology to support its evolving business needs.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Dec 2022
WatchGuard supports MSPs and end users with latest releases
Firewalls

WatchGuard supports MSPs and end users with latest releases

WatchGuard has released its Firebox NV5 VPN gateway tabletop appliance and the AP332CR, a new Wi-Fi 6 access point for rugged deployments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2022
i.safe MOBILE releases the IS540.1 industrial smartphone
Unified Communications

i.safe MOBILE releases the IS540.1 industrial smartphone

i.safe MOBILE launches world's first explosion-proof 5G smartphone for industrial scenarios with Qualcomm chipset.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2022
Hands-on Review: Samsung Air Purifier AX5000
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Samsung Air Purifier AX5000

In a nutshell, an air purifier is a device that removes contaminants from the air to improve the overall air quality of a room.

By Valentin Garcia • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Nov 2022
Exclusive: RUCKUS Analytics sets the enterprise benchmark
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: RUCKUS Analytics sets the enterprise benchmark

CommScope's RUCKUS offering builds and delivers purpose-driven networks that perform in the tough environments of the industries it serves.

By Zach Thompson • 5 min read • Fri, 4th Nov 2022
Superloop completes acquisition of smart building provider
Network Infrastructure

Superloop completes acquisition of smart building provider

Superloop has completed its acquisition of VostroNet, an infrastructure owner and internet provider with customers such as Queensland University of Technology.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Nov 2022
Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance
Unified Communications

Cloud4Wi increases involvement with Wireless Broadband Alliance

Cloud4Wi has increased its involvement with the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) by upgrading its membership level from Implementer to Principal Member.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2022
Waterproof speaker market is projected to reach US$12.2b by 2027
Digital Entertainment

Waterproof speaker market is projected to reach US$12.2b by 2027

As per newly released data by Future Market Insights (FMI), The waterproof speaker market has reflected a CAGR of 6.3% from 2013 to 2021.

By Nadine Rogers • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Oct 2022
Extreme Networks releases industry-first Wi-Fi offering
Wireless Networks

Extreme Networks releases industry-first Wi-Fi offering

Extreme Networks has unveiled the Extreme AP5050, the industry's first Wi-Fi 6E Outdoor Access Point (AP), designed for a range of locations.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Wed, 24th Aug 2022
Kacific wins big at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards
Space Technologies

Kacific wins big at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards

Kacific Broadband Satellites Group wins gold and silver awards at the Asia Pacific Stevie Awards for its innovative technologies and services during Covid-19.

By Jessie Chiang • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Jul 2022
WiFi as a Service market to reach $26 billion through 2032
Unified Communications

WiFi as a Service market to reach $26 billion through 2032

As a result of the easy management of wireless infrastructure over cloud services, WaaS is experiencing rapid growth.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2022
Enable launches free Wi-Fi in Christchurch city centre
Unified Communications

Enable launches free Wi-Fi in Christchurch city centre

Fibre broadband provider, Enable, and the Christchurch City Council have launched their new Christchurch Free Wi-Fi service in the central city.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2022
Plume board expansion with tech veterans
Data Analytics

Plume board expansion with tech veterans

Salesforce founding board member Magdalena Yesil, former Medallia exec Roxanne Oulman, and ex-Comcast CTO Tony Werner join Plume's board of directors.

By Zach Thompson • 2 min read • Fri, 10th Jun 2022
D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range
Wireless Networks

D-Link launches new G415 Smart Router as part of EAGLE PRO AI range

D-Link ANZ has announced the launch of its new G415 AX1500 4G Smart Router as part of the new EAGLE PRO AI Series.

By Mitchell Hageman • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2022
Juniper Networks named Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant
Internet of Things

Juniper Networks named Leader in 2022 Gartner Magic Quadrant

Gartner has named AI-driven networks vendor Juniper as a Leader in the Magic Quadrant, giving it the highest score for Completeness of Vision.

By Zach Thompson • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Mar 2022

Stories from Other Regions

5G: Revolution not evolution
Unified Communications

5G: Revolution not evolution

The characteristics of 5G mean that the technology complements Wi-Fi very well, and true Interoperability with Wi-Fi can help drive better business outcomes.

By Raja Shah • 5 min read • Wed, 30th Nov 2022
Macquarie Telecom Group announces Fleetwood Limited rollout
Network Infrastructure

Macquarie Telecom Group announces Fleetwood Limited rollout

Macquarie Telecom and Macquarie Cloud Services have announced the rollout of cloud and NBN connectivity for Fleetwood Limited to strengthen its cyber posture.

By Mitchell Hageman • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Oct 2022