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Threat or opportunity? Digital disruption divides SME sector

Tue, 12th Jul 2016
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Australia's SMEs are split on digital disruption: 25% see it as an opportunity, while 29% perceive it as a threat, signalling a need for better understanding.
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Modern technologies disrupting server and storage revenue opportunities

Mon, 11th Jul 2016
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converged infrastructure
Modernised initiatives including flash storage and hyperconverged platforms are continuing to disrupt server and storage revenue opportunity.
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Digital disruption courses to transform business

Wed, 8th Jun 2016
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Business leaders can now embrace digital disruption through training programmes in digital strategy and transformation.
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HP completes world first with 3D printing technology

Thu, 19th May 2016
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partner programmes
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supply chain
HP has announced the world's first production-ready commercial 3D printing system, promising faster and cheaper printing of functional parts.
Awards

Aussie company takes home four awards for 'inspiring ICT innovation'

Mon, 9th May 2016
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australian government
Ajilon, the systems integrator, and key client Landgate have been shortlisted in four categories at the WAITTA INCITE Awards.
Data tunnel

HPE aims storage portfolio directly at market disruption

Wed, 4th May 2016
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has the necessary pieces to capitalise on the current disruption hitting the storage world.
Money

Banks struggle to remain relevant as FinTech tools take over

Wed, 20th Apr 2016
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customers
Banks must collaborate with FinTech firms as they struggle to keep pace with the disruption caused by emerging technology, a report has found.
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Riverbed: The traditional approach just won't cut it anymore

Fri, 15th Apr 2016
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partner programmes
Riverbed is redefining its focus in response to digital transformation and the uptake of cloud, with a shift towards managed services.
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Watch out: Riverbed is back, complete with an updated partner programme

Fri, 8th Apr 2016
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In the hopes of dominating the market and capitalising on the changing world, Riverbed has refined its strategy and is investing more into partners.
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Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Wed, 6th Apr 2016
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Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.
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Is there such a thing as a little disruption?

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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Dollar Shave Club proves that disrupters come in all shapes and sizes, as it challenges market leader Gillette in the men's shaving market.
Envy

Is your organisation suffering from disruption envy?

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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Disruption is becoming the new norm, according to a report by the Committee for Economic Development of Australia.
Education

Sony Global Education looks to revolutionise education with blockchain tech

Tue, 1st Mar 2016
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Sony Global Education develops blockchain technology for open sharing of academic records and aims to revolutionize education evaluation.
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Mobile payments market will undergo huge transformation in next five years

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
P2P mobile money transfer space set for disruption as user base grows from 192.66m to 1.61bn by 2019, says Ovum.
Elearning

Online courses are a disruptive force for the education sector, study finds

Fri, 26th Feb 2016
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The rising cost of education will drive the global MOOCs market to exceed $7bn by 2019, growing at a CAGR of over 46%, according to Technavio analysts.
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IT professionals: If you do nothing, you may become obsolete

Tue, 23rd Feb 2016
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As tech evolves, IT roles transform, warns Fronde's James Valentine. Without upskilling in trends like cloud and DevOps, IT professionals risk obsolescence.
Comms

This is the age of the customer: How will the comms industry respond?

Mon, 22nd Feb 2016
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CSPs that embrace technology to keep up with customers' growing expectations are far more likely to succeed in the future, according to a new report.
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Are you ready for 5G?

Mon, 15th Feb 2016
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5g & beyond
5G is set to disrupt the IT industry, according to a report by 451 Research, impacting a wide range of technology and services.
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Software, security, DevOps and big data: What's in store for networking?

Wed, 10th Feb 2016
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data analytics
Moving into 2016, more businesses are expected to leverage smart machines and transformative technologies to give them a clear competitive advantage.
Staff

People-first mentality required for 2016, says experts

Tue, 2nd Feb 2016
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industrial
A people first approach is vital for success in the digital economy, says Accenture. Businesses must equip employees with new skills to thrive.