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App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads
Apps

App revenue set to double, outpaces downloads

Mobile app revenues on track to soar to US$79bn by 2020, eclipsing the growth in app downloads, with China driving the surge, Ovum reports.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
ESDS launches second Mumbai data center
Hyperscale

ESDS launches second Mumbai data center

Exuberant Support for Data Services (ESDS) has launched a new 80,000 square foot data center in Mahape, Navi Mumbai.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Clienteling software vital to drive lasting relationships
Marketing Technologies

Clienteling software vital to drive lasting relationships

While most Australian retailers don't have the online market share some global brands enjoy, many have comparatively large physical retail footprints.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over
Fintech

Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over

Banks must collaborate with FinTech firms as they struggle to keep pace with the disruption caused by emerging technology, a report has found.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
New Igel all-in-one thin client offers new markets for resellers
Desktop-as-a-Service

New Igel all-in-one thin client offers new markets for resellers

Igel has released a new version of its UD9 all-in-one thin client, offering resellers 'a new point of entry to several markets'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push
EduTech

Windows 10, Office 365 and Minecraft at the heart of Microsoft's education push

The updates include new experiences for Windows 10, an education edition of Minecraft, the launch of Classroom and Forms, and LMS integration.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Final farewell: Closures for last Dick Smith stores set
Dick Smith

Final farewell: Closures for last Dick Smith stores set

The dates have been announced for the closure of the final Dick Smith stores, bringing to an end nearly 50 years of business.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Aussie aged care provider looks to boost business with Promapp
Unified Communications

Aussie aged care provider looks to boost business with Promapp

Bethanie Group has chosen Promapp to provide a platform that will enable the aged care facility provider to develop and expand its business.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
BroadSign Mobile used to bridge DOOH with smartphones in retail
Digital Signage

BroadSign Mobile used to bridge DOOH with smartphones in retail

BroadSign's Mobile offering is being used by Xprnc Media to engage with consumers, providing product information, coupons and discounts.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Analyst Opinion: Cloud HCM gathers momentum for enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

Analyst Opinion: Cloud HCM gathers momentum for enterprises

Following customer-facing applications, human capital management (HCM) systems are transitioning rapidly to a cloud-delivered SaaS model.

By Tim Jennings • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Encryption in 2016: Are you the key master?
Encryption

Encryption in 2016: Are you the key master?

In a world where perimeter security measures have proven ineffective in stopping data breaches, encryption is the only way to truly make data secure.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable
Unified Communications

Analyst Opinion: Operators make roaming more transparent and affordable

Mobile roaming sheds its 'secret' tag as operators slash costs, wooing globetrotters with clear, wallet-friendly rates.

By Mark Newman • 5 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Intel Compute Stick STK1AW32SC

Last year Intel released its very first Intel Compute Stick. Fast-foward to 2016 and its newest version has upped its specs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Retail stories

Exclusive: Yoobee back in black and planning for expansion
Apple

Exclusive: Yoobee back in black and planning for expansion

Two years after Renaissance sold its ailing Yoobee retail business, the business is back in black – and looking to expand.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
The internet: One stop drug shop?
Social Media

The internet: One stop drug shop?

Drug control has a new enemy as more people turn to the internet to buy and sell drugs, according to a recent study from Massey University.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 20th Apr 2016
MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups
Fintech

MYOB and ANZ team up to help Kiwi start-ups

MYOB and ANZ bank arm Kiwi start-ups with essential financial tools for a robust launch, promising stronger foundations for new businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016
NEC Display adds 55-inch display to high brightness portfolio
Digital Signage

NEC Display adds 55-inch display to high brightness portfolio

A new 55-inch display in NEC Display Solutions of America's high brightness portfolio gives companies new digital signage options, NEC Display says.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016