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Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom
DataCentre infrastructure

Tesla helps Kiwi company with mission of energy freedom

Tesla collaborates with Mercury on a USD $2 million grid-connected battery trial in New Zealand, aimed at enhancing energy storage and grid stability.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin
DataCentre infrastructure

Nelson not-for-profit electricity provider accepting payment in Bitcoin

Nelson's NextGen Energy now accepts Bitcoin for bill payments, pioneering tech adoption and supporting local schools and charities with net profits.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018
Cisco

Challenges in financing, talent retention shaping SMBs in 2018

An IDC report revealed that reducing costs, gaining operational efficiency, and improving productivity are the top business priorities for SMBs.

By Bastiaan Toeset • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments
Fintech

Westpac and Paymark team up to evolve digital payments

Westpac has partnered with Paymark to launch Online EFTPOS, allowing New Zealanders to securely purchase goods online using their mobile phones.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jan 2018

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Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue
Hyperscale

Just 20 metros generate 59% of worldwide colocation revenue

Just 20 metro areas, including Tokyo, London, and New York, generate 59% of global colocation revenues, with retail accounting for 72% of Q3 earnings.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018
Software-as-a-Service

The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail
Digital Signage

Survey reveals next three years to be crucial for IT in Aussie retail

More than half confided their company would need to adopt new technology within the next three years in order to evolve and stay competitive.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award
Storage

Hitachi Vantara wins breakthrough Internet of Things award

IoT Breakthrough lauds Hitachi Vantara & others in its annual awards celebrating IoT innovation and leadership.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business
Robotics

How human-machine partnerships will drive the future of business

Angela Fox from Dell EMC talks about the mainstream appeal of new technologies like AI and VR, and how organisations must adapt as a result.

By Angela Fox • 6 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Lessons learned from running the world's largest data centers
DataCentre infrastructure

Lessons learned from running the world's largest data centers

In terms of competency, the main issue is that most companies have expertise that lies in areas other than managing data centers.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Donkey Kong and Mario team up in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom battle
Gaming

Donkey Kong and Mario team up in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom battle

Donkey Kong joins Mario in Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle's new DLC, featuring an original story and world, set for autumn 2018 on Nintendo Switch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Kinetica and UClick push solutions to South Korea
Data Analytics

Kinetica and UClick push solutions to South Korea

Kinetica has announced its official entry into the South Korean market as part of its growth plans in the Asia Pacific region among key markets.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 15th Jan 2018
Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market
Network Infrastructure

Two big analysts weigh in on the state of the PC market

Gartner and IDC offer contrasting views on Q4 2017 PC market, with IDC reporting growth while Gartner shows a decline. Optimism remains for both.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018
Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals the global tech policies impacting 2018

Regulators in Europe, China, and elsewhere are increasingly setting the agenda on issues ranging from data protection to cybersecurity and AI.

By Julio Avalos​ • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform
Crypto

New Zealand's tech leaders get behind global blockchain platform

Kiwi tech stars are launching the world's first blockchain platform for the multi-billion-dollar global online ratings and review industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
£400k fine: Is it big enough for Carphone Warehouse's huge data breach?
Breach Prevention

£400k fine: Is it big enough for Carphone Warehouse's huge data breach?

The retailer has received a £400k fine after 'striking' security issues & systemic failures led to its 2015 breach - but experts say it's not enough.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018
CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD
Crucial

CES 2018 - Crucial launches MX500 SDD

At the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, memory gurus, Crucial, have launched their MX500 solid-state drive.

By Darren Price • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Jan 2018

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