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Record $86m pouring into NZ's early stage investments

NZVCA estimates that there were over 25 domestic and international funds active in early-stage venture in New Zealand during 2017.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Smart Cities

Australia to invest billions in transit infrastructure

Growing cities will need more than USD $55 billion in priority transport works over the next 15 years, Infrastructure Australia says.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Health Technologies

Kiwi company chosen for women-only Aus tech accelerator

New Zealand's RIP Global is among eight firms picked for Springboard Enterprises Australia's women-only accelerator, boosting fintech's growth and global reach.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Data Privacy

While the AU govt praises the new US Cloud Act, others aren't so welcoming

Australian Government welcomes US move to allow law enforcement agencies access to overseas data to combat crime.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Twilio boosts local presence with first Aussie office

Twilio is ready to boost their local presence, opening a new office and appointing its first Australia country manager.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

8 'challenger' telcos make calls to shake up the big 3's market share

Commpete (formally the Competitive Carriers' Coalition) says it wants to bring the market share of 'challenger' organisations up to 30%.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Hills

Hills signs three new vendors to bolster AV portfolio

The company says the addition of the three vendors will strengthen its position as a complete solution provider for the AV market.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Ingram Micro

Ingram takes tough approach to Aussie device market

Ingram Micro has extended its distribution agreement with rugged device supplier Global Communications into Australia.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Cloud Services

Why the cloud migration journey can be turbulent

A common challenge is having the wrong competencies in IT teams, compounded by inadequate budget to hire the specialists required to make the shift.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications

Vertiv has launched the Liebert ITA2 UPS, a robust and highly-efficient power supply solution for various IT and non-IT applications.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Disaster Recovery

Businesses must focus on prevention, not rely on backup - emt

The Cyber Security Industry is shifting focus from prevention to backup and recovery, leaving businesses vulnerable.

By Scott Hagenus • 3 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018

Deloitte

Revenue recognition: The new standards of running efficient financial reporting operations

Now, more than ever, CFOs need to ensure there is collaboration between the product, marketing, and sales teams.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Social Media

Former Dimension Data boss joins Gather Online after investing $1 million

Dawson will be joining the Gather Online's board of directors as chairman, working at the company's Sydney-based headquarters.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Firewalls

ANZ firms must reconsider their approach to airgapped networks, US security expert warns

A US security expert is warning New Zealand and Australian organisations that traditional 'airgap' solutions are not the best approach.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Apr 2018

Unified Communications

A look at how DataOps can drive significant business value

DataOps is emerging as a significant new trend that will serve to increase collaboration, agility and operational efficiency for large organisations.

By Dr Crystal Valentine • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Autism

ANZ and DXC Technology form autism research partnership

ANZ and DXC Technology join forces with La Trobe University in a pioneering partnership to enhance workplace success for individuals on the autism spectrum.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 9th Apr 2018