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CompTIA launches customer engagement tool for MSPs
Partner Programmes

CompTIA launches customer engagement tool for MSPs

CompTIA has launched a new tool to assist managed services providers in navigating the customer engagement process.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016
Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud
Public Cloud

Kloud and BNW help Pact harness Microsoft cloud

Pact Group has upped its efficiency, reduced required storage capacity and costs and added flexibility with a shift to cloud technology.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016

Global Stories

Acquisition stories

Poor customer service costing Aussie businesses $11 billion a year
Customer Relationship Management

Poor customer service costing Aussie businesses $11 billion a year

Aussie firms lose £11bn annually from shoddy service, with customer patience on the brink, NewVoiceMedia research reveals.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 25th May 2016
Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extend colocation leadership
Hyperscale

Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extend colocation leadership

Recent acquisitions have helped Equinix, Digital Realty and NTT extend their dominance in the colocation market according to new research.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres
Hyperscale

Kiwi company acquires $392M stake in Canberra Data Centres

Infratil captures a significant share in Canberra Data Centres, investing A$392m to bolster its tech infrastructure foothold.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
A happy customer: Conbrio solving problems with top-notch customer service
Customer Relationship Management

A happy customer: Conbrio solving problems with top-notch customer service

Kiwi tech company Conbrio, known for stellar customer service, has streamlined operations for Telnet, a leading NZ contact centre since 1996.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd May 2016
ST Telemedia expands data center business in India and Singapore
Hyperscale

ST Telemedia expands data center business in India and Singapore

ST Telemedia and Tata Communications have partnered to expand their joint data center business in India and Singapore.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 20th May 2016
Data-centric security for the Internet of Things
Data Protection

Data-centric security for the Internet of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) & its dependence on the cloud has created new, critical security challenges in the escalating fight against cyber-crime.

By Staff Writer • 5 min read • Thu, 19th May 2016
Digital Realty expands data center footprint
Hyperscale

Digital Realty expands data center footprint

Digital Realty boosts its European data centre reach, securing eight new facilities in key technology hubs London, Amsterdam, and Frankfurt.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 18th May 2016
IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner
Data Analytics

IBM snaps up Salesforce consulting partner

IBM has acquired global consulting agency Bluewolf and announced it will join IBM Interactive Experience. Financial details were not disclosed.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016
Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers
Opinion

Consumer-Centric Ecosystems for Consumer Goods Manufacturers and Retailers

Consumer-centric ecosystems will enable manufacturers, retailers & consumers to experience the digital acquisition of goods and services.

By Robert Hetu • 2 min read • Fri, 13th May 2016
Data discussions daunt digital disruption
Encryption

Data discussions daunt digital disruption

Over the last few weeks, there have been several items in the news that mark an increasing trend about data ownership and usage.

By David Yockelson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016
TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift
Hyperscale

TBR perspective: EMC modernizes portfolio, sets sights on strategy shift

Amid extensive IT disruption fueled by ongoing customer desires to transform IT ecosystems and accelerate business initiatives, EMC sits on the cusp.

By Christian Perry, Geoff Woollacott, Krista Macomber and Andrew Smith • 5 min read • Tue, 10th May 2016
The key to digital success is time
Health Technologies

The key to digital success is time

Accenture reveals patience is essential for digital prowess, as time-honed strategies yield market leadership in new study.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced
Unified Communications

Google, disruption, game-changing ideas: Spark's Innovation Month keynotes announced

Spark Lab's Innovation Month will see innovative and successful characters arrive in NZ to share experiences and insights with local businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 5th May 2016
Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program
Microsoft

Rhipe reaps returns from Microsoft CSP program

Rhipe recorded around $400,000 in subscription revenue from CSP in March and expects the program's subscription revenue to overtake SPLA returns.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Acquisition stories

Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Cisco NZ on digital transformation and the Kiwi channel

Cisco's NZ country manager talks digital transformation, super channels and the role of the network in digitisation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 17th May 2016