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HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption
Storage

HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.

By Christian Perry and Krista Macomber • 6 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
IoT, SDDCs and consolidation impacting micro-mobile data center market
Hyperscale

IoT, SDDCs and consolidation impacting micro-mobile data center market

The global micro-mobile data center market is expected to reach US$853 million by 2020, with three major trends influencing the market.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail
Unified Communications

Rumour mill – New Zealand-based ISP about to fail

The IT industry loves a good gossip, and in recent weeks I have heard multiple times that a fairly sizeable ISP in NZ is close to failing.

By Brendan Ritchie • 3 min read • Wed, 4th May 2016
Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?
Fintech

Are incumbent vendors holding back digital banking?

Vendors need to step up or step aside as new demands in the digital banking sector place pressure on businesses.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Connector Systems snaps up new vendor, eyes future potential
Connector Systems

Connector Systems snaps up new vendor, eyes future potential

Connector Systems is opening the doors to new opportunities for Kiwi resllers, with new vendors, new promotions and a new rewards offering.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Ruckus off to a strong start in 2016 with $100 million in revenue
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus off to a strong start in 2016 with $100 million in revenue

Ruckus Wireless reports $100.6m revenue for Q1 2016, up 22.5% YoY, as it continues to grow and achieve success.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach
Cloud Services

Cisco's restructuring will drive cloud innovation, but requires a more open approach

The cloud vendor market is becoming increasingly complex, driven by suppliers adopting unclear and overlapping positions for hybrid cloud solutions.

By Andrew Smith and Patrick Filkins • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd May 2016
The Internet of Things and security: Is your enterprise protected?
Semiconductors

The Internet of Things and security: Is your enterprise protected?

In this time of digital transformation, it's vital for businesses to understand the risks and opportunities unleashed by the ecosystem of ecosystems.

By Roger Lawrence and David Fox • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars
Internet of Things

Cisco, IBM and Intel top 2016 IoT M&A action as market soars

With nearly two dozen major acquisitions in first four months of 2016, it's shaping up to be a big year - with Cisco, IBM and Intel leading the way.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Apr 2016
Unisys wins 48,000 user Merck 'people computing' deal
IT services

Unisys wins 48,000 user Merck 'people computing' deal

Pharmaceutical company Merck KGaA is harnessing Unisys' 'people computing' approach in a deal involving end user IT services for 48,000 employees.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Apr 2016
Micro-mobile data center market on rapid growth trajectory
DataCentre infrastructure

Micro-mobile data center market on rapid growth trajectory

Demand for micro-mobile data centers is heating up, thanks in part to power consumption and carbon emission 'challenges'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
Software AG rolls out NextGen business analytics offering
Data Analytics

Software AG rolls out NextGen business analytics offering

The ability to collect, monitor, analyse and understand a fast-moving stream of data is crucial for any digital enterprise, Software AG says.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016
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
Health IT services market is holding pattern, research finds
Health Technologies

Health IT services market is holding pattern, research finds

Healthcare IT services experiencing lull as organisations reset before next phase of IT investments - Technology Business Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal
Printing

Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal

United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016
Endpoint protection key growth point for enterprise security
Endpoint Protection

Endpoint protection key growth point for enterprise security

Endpoint threat detection is driving the most new security revenue, according to a new report, which also highlights a changing market for vendors.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

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What is the role of Edge Computing in New Zealand as it relates to the IoT?
DataCentre infrastructure

What is the role of Edge Computing in New Zealand as it relates to the IoT?

Gaining traction year on year, the Internet of Things (IoT) has rapidly transformed the way the global economy functions.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 26th Apr 2016