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Interview: It's time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management
Malware

Interview: It's time to rename MDM to Modern Device Management

Mobile device management is no longer about being tied to physical devices - in fact, IT administrators shouldn't even need to go near them.

By Sara Barker • 6 min read • Mon, 8th Mar 2021
IOTech collaborates with Microsoft to enable Edge XRT to support Microsoft Azure Sphere
Semiconductors

IOTech collaborates with Microsoft to enable Edge XRT to support Microsoft Azure Sphere

IOTech has announced the launch and availability of Edge XRT, its time-critical edge platform for Microsoft Azure Sphere.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 5th Mar 2021
Marketplaces up more than 80%, retailers called to consider new strategy
Marketing Technologies

Marketplaces up more than 80%, retailers called to consider new strategy

Marketplaces experienced impressive growth in Q4 2020, outpacing overall eCommerce growth, according to the 2021 Enterprise Marketplace Index by Mirakl.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Mar 2021
Poly hones in on privacy & clarity through new headset range
Unified Communications

Poly hones in on privacy & clarity through new headset range

According to Poly Australia and New Zealand managing director Andy Hurt, the company wanted to address the need for privacy and security 'head on'.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021
Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions
Microsoft

Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions

Fusion5 acquires Microsoft practice Topaz Solutions to strengthen its Microsoft offerings and expand its customer base, says CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Macquarie launches IC5, new sovereign data centre worth $17m
Hyperscale

Macquarie launches IC5, new sovereign data centre worth $17m

Macquarie Data Centres and Macquarie Government are set to launch a new Government-certified, highly secure data centre facility in Canberra.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction
Partner Programmes

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel partner satisfaction

Kaspersky ranked number one in channel satisfaction, receiving the highest overall rating of 87.8% in the Canalys Worldwide Vendor Benchmark.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 1st Mar 2021
Are CFOs calling the shots?
Chief Financial Officer

Are CFOs calling the shots?

CFOs have evolved from finance leads to being digital stewards, collecting and interpreting data for key decisions, says Accenture report.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2021
Unisys enters Lenovo's partner ecosystem, aiming to support IoT solutions
Partner Programmes

Unisys enters Lenovo's partner ecosystem, aiming to support IoT solutions

Unisys joins Lenovo's partner ecosystem to support IoT solutions. The engagement will benefit Lenovo customers in over 100 countries.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Feb 2021
Access4 signs on rhipe as APAC distributor
Partner Programmes

Access4 signs on rhipe as APAC distributor

Access4 selects rhipe as its Asia Pacific distributor to support the rise in remote working. (104 characters).

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Feb 2021
Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones
Hybrid & Remote Work

Poly integrates antimicrobial protection into wireless phones

Poly launches new wireless phone feature with antimicrobial technology to provide a cleaner and bacteria-free surface in work environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Feb 2021
Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?
Unified Communications

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - Who is VIQ Solutions?

VIQ Solutions MD, Matthew Fowler, discusses their AI-powered speech-to-text transcription services in TechDay's 10 Minute IT Jam.

By Nick Forrester • 6 min read • Wed, 17th Feb 2021
Lenovo has a new NZ country manager after Mike Hill retires
Partner Programmes

Lenovo has a new NZ country manager after Mike Hill retires

Lenovo's New Zealand lead, Mike Hill, is retiring, with Libby Macgregor taking over as the new country manager.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Feb 2021
Patrick Quesnel, a Microsoft NZ mainstay, is appointed as Azure infrastructure lead for APAC
Microsoft

Patrick Quesnel, a Microsoft NZ mainstay, is appointed as Azure infrastructure lead for APAC

Microsoft appoints Patrick Quesnel as Azure infrastructure and hybrid lead for Asia Pacific region, effective from next week.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Feb 2021
Ingram Micro New Zealand wins Jabra distie agreement following huge success
Unified Communications

Ingram Micro New Zealand wins Jabra distie agreement following huge success

Effective immediately, the agreement will see Ingram Micro taking responsibility for the distribution and support of the extensive range of Jabra equipment.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Southern Cross Cables & Ciena partner on NEXT submarine cable
Network Infrastructure

Southern Cross Cables & Ciena partner on NEXT submarine cable

The 13,494 kilometre-long NEXT submarine cable that traverses the Pacific Ocean, which will be completed in early 2022.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021
Microsoft signs BNZ as one of first NZ data centre region customers
Hyperscale

Microsoft signs BNZ as one of first NZ data centre region customers

BNZ to migrate applications to Microsoft Azure Cloud as part of data center partnership, says executive general manager Russell Jones. #BNZ #Microsoft.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Feb 2021

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Stonewood Group merges DataGuard & RCR as 'future energy' powerhouse
DataCentre infrastructure

Stonewood Group merges DataGuard & RCR as 'future energy' powerhouse

'Rich list' brothers John and Michael Chow expand RCR with new technology solutions including smart buildings, AI and EV chargers.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Mar 2021