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Microsoft

Microsoft Office 365 delivers for on-the-move environmental services company

Microsoft Office 365 revolutionises operations for Scrub Growers, ensuring seamless data sharing across locations.

By Donovan Jackson • 5 min read • Tue, 12th Feb 2013

Customer Relationship Management

Enabling expands Australian offices

Enabling expands its footprint in Australia, opening a new office in Perth and integrating Magni in Brisbane, to meet growing demand for IT solutions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Feb 2013

Lenovo

Lenovo set for Apple and Samsung mobile wars

Lenovo gears up to challenge Apple and Samsung in the mobile sector, flaunting a 34% profit surge and record sales.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Feb 2013

Marketing

Mobile marketing spend to smash US$55bn by 2015

Mobile marketing expenditure set to hit a staggering US$55 billion by 2015 as retailers turn to mobiles to boost consumer engagement.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013

Symantec

Symantec splits Chairman and CEO positions

Symantec revitalizes strategy by splitting Chairman and CEO roles, appointing Dan Schulman as Chairman. Aims to boost customer value and innovation.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Fri, 25th Jan 2013

Data Analytics

Big Data vendor market perception stays positive

Sentiment surrounding Big Data vendors remained positive last year, despite sceptics' suggestions the subject had been 'over-hyped'.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Jan 2013

Unified Communications

TelstraClear tops broadband survey

TelstraClear leads as the fastest broadband provider in December, outpacing rivals despite its recent acquisition by Vodafone.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Jan 2013

Data Analytics

Mobile BI finally arrives...

Mobile BI ushers in a new era of on-the-go business intelligence, as firms adapt to the demands of a 'connected' world, Ovum reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 16th Jan 2013

Network Infrastructure

Dell debating going private

Internet reports suggests the multinational computer company in talks with private equity firms about the move.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 15th Jan 2013

Gaming

Xbox 360s second year at the top

Xbox 360 dominates US console sales for a second year, with 1.4m units sold in December and securing 7 top game titles.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013

Unified Communications

Skype to replace Messenger by March 15

Microsoft bids farewell to Messenger, switching to Skype by March 15 for enhanced chat and video calls, excluding China.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2013

Supply Chain

Lenovo continues global expansion with CCE acquisition

Lenovo has acquired Brazil's PC leader CCE for USD $147 million, doubling its market share and bolstering its PC+ vision in the world's third-largest PC market.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Jan 2013

Network Infrastructure

Going global with wan optimisation

Methven revolutionises global operations with Aryaka's cloud-based WAN Optimisation, slashing costs and boosting efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2013

Riverbed

Riverbed closes OPNET acquisition

Riverbed seals OPNET buyout, merging to lead in application and network performance management with new unit led by Paul Brady.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Dec 2012

AT&T

Cloud in 2013: From hype to hyper growth

In 2013, cloud computing shifts from hype to hyper growth, mirroring historic IT transformations and signalling a new era for vendors and businesses alike.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Dec 2012