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Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch
Commvault

Venn IT kicks off 2018 with new Melbourne branch

Heading up the new Melbourne branch is Ashley Diffey who joins Venn IT Solutions with more than 15 years of experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Global Stories

Retail stories

Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi digital agency secures German web award for second year running

Wellington-based digital agency Resn has been crowned 'Agency of the Year' at the 2018 Awwwards Conference in Berlin, marking its second consecutive win.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline
Resellers

JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline

JB Hi-Fi reported record H1 sales of AUD $3.7 billion, driven by strong Australian growth despite a slight decline in New Zealand performance.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds
Unified Communications

Australian-designed 4G router delivers NBN speeds

Accelerated Concepts announced it has launched an Australian-designed 4G failover router that delivers NBN speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors
Semiconductors

Intel releases Spectre & Meltdown patches for some Skylake processors

Intel has rolled out patches for Spectre and Meltdown flaws in some Skylake processors, aiming to enhance data security amid previous update issues.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services
Blockchain

Blockchain spending to surge 90% in 2018 with 60% on IT services

APAC spent around US$148m on blockchain solutions in 2017, with 2018's forecast almost double that and IT services taking the lion's share.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 10th Feb 2018
Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm
Mergers and Acquisitions

Ademco Singapore buys 60% stake in Vietnam security firm

Singapore security solutions provider Ademco is making its first foray into Vietnam after purchasing 60% of Vietnam security provider TNT Technologies.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Adobe introduces content intelligence to transform customer experience
Data Analytics

Adobe introduces content intelligence to transform customer experience

Adobe survey finds teens spend 11h daily on digital media; Adobe boosts Experience Manager to meet content demands.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity
Gaming

2018, the year that...AR will overtake VR in popularity

In 2018, Augmented Reality (AR) is poised to overtake Virtual Reality (VR) in popularity due to its accessibility and practical applications across industries.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss
Encryption

Expert opinion: Three simple ways to prevent data loss

IBM estimates the cost of a data breach is $3.62m, highlighting the importance of encryption - COMPAREX UK's expert on the matter provides his advice.

By Alex Dalglish • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018
2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network
Unified Communications

2G breathes its last breath as 2degrees shuts down network

2degrees to shut down 2G network on March 15. Customers urged to upgrade to 3G or 4G devices to continue receiving service.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Intel's new processors promise to relieve space & power constraints in edge computing
Network Infrastructure

Intel's new processors promise to relieve space & power constraints in edge computing

Intel unveils Xeon D-2100 processors, targeting space- and power-constrained edge computing and data centres, with enhanced security and 5G capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud
Unified Communications

Verifi arrives in ANZ ready to tackle Card Not Present fraud

In addition to expanding into new markets, Verifi also launched a new chargeback and fraud mitigation service.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018
HPE announces new SMB range in line with Next initiative
Storage

HPE announces new SMB range in line with Next initiative

The HPE SMB Offers range will be available from February 12 from all HPE channel partners in Australia and New Zealand.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation
Digital Transformation

The Warehouse Group creates new executive role to drive 'crucial' IT transformation

The Warehouse Group appoints chief transformation officer to drive digital future and fix retail fundamentals.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event
Partner Programmes

Take a walk down Everyday Lane: Microsoft's Elevate event

I recently had the opportunity to talk to Joel Holmes and Riki Plester from Microsoft about their upcoming partner event called Elevate.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018
'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?
Hyperscale

'Huat' does Interconnection mean during Chinese New Year?

Chinese New Year marks a peak in personal and business interactions in Asia, driving record network traffic in eCommerce, travel, and entertainment sectors.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018