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Data center red

Cloud data center spend jumps as on-prem spend falls

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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microsoft
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cisco
Spend on cloud data center technology has risen dramatically according to new data from Synergy Research Group, while on-prem equipment spend plunges.
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3D printing a booming market across Asia Pacific

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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edutech
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supply chain
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3d printing
Education is leading the charge with 3D printing, but there's another - somewhat surprising - growth market for the technology...
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HP signs Metro Systems for 3D printing in Thailand

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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martech
HP has appointed Metro Systems as its first Thai 3D printing solutions reseller as it seeks to ramp up delivery of the Jet Fusion 3D printing in APAC.
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AI, big data, IoT technologies driving education spend

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
IDC is forecasting education spend in APAC to top US$11.8b by 2020, with Singapore, Australia and New Zealand the tops for spend per capita.
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Application explosion prompts Ethernet switch growth

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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cisco
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juniper networks
APAC is leading the charge in Ethernet switch and enterprise and service provider router growth. But which vendors are on the up and which are sliding.
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Fuji Xerox files proceedings against former senior executives

Wed, 20th Sep 2017
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document management
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ecm
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fintech
Fuji Xerox NZ and its parent company have begun civil action against the former senior executives of the Kiwi operations.
Building blocks

Pitney Bowes and Tech Mahindra partner up for local DX

Fri, 15th Sep 2017
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data analytics
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cx
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martech
Pitney Bowes and Tech Mahindra have teamed up to target 'untapped opportunities' in location analytics and customer engagement solutions locally.
Data center globe

Data centre infrastructure build-outs see big server growth

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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cisco
Asia Pacific's data centre boom powers a surge in server growth, with shipments up 7.7% and 17.4% more revenue, reports Gartner.
Data storm

IoT already impacting IT infrastructure from edge to the cloud

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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storage
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hyperscale
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iot
The IoT 'data storm' is already being felt by companies, with many planning to increase storage capacity and IT infrastructure to cope.
Pc up

Consumer, enterprise and public sector fuel Aussie PC spend

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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lenovo
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apple
Australia's traditional PC market has bucked the global trend to record growth in Q2, driven by strong consumer, enterprise and public sector spend.
Handshake deal

Oppo signs PB Tech deal as it ramps up NZ presence

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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semiconductors
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supply chain
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noel leeming
PB Tech has inked a deal to provide Oppo phones in New Zealand as the Chinese smartphone vendor extends its local footprint.
Cloud sec

DLP and IaaS container encryption hitting mainstream says Gartner

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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encryption
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cloud security
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iaas
Gartner's 2017 Hype Cycle for Cloud Security is out. So which technologies does Gartner see hitting mainstream in the coming years?.
Ar shop

Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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apple
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telsyte
A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.
Defeated bid

NextDC blocks 360 Capital bid for Asia Pacific Data Centres

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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hyperscale
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dc
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nextdc
Asia Pacific Data Centre Group has rebuffed an improved offer from 360 Capital to acquire it after NextDC refused to support the takeover.
Up0

Nutanix revenue soars in first year as public company

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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converged infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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nutanix
Hyperconverged pioneer Nutanix has seen revenue growth of 72% for its first year as a public company - but the losses keep coming.
Extreme

New local boss for Extreme Networks as company looks to 'new' business

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Chris Georgellis steps in as the new boss for Extreme Networks ANZ amidst the company's expansion and acquisitions.
Pic

IDC highlights burgeoning IoT opportunity for service providers

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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iot
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partner programmes
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managed services
A new IDC forecast on internet of things services shows 'significant' opportunities ahead for service providers.
Chess0

HPE adds cloud consulting depth with CTP acquisition

Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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hybrid cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is bulking up its cloud consultancy expertise with plans to acquire Cloud Technology Partners for an undisclosed sum.
Saas

Enterprise SaaS market to double in next three years

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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saas
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data analytics
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martech
Microsoft is continuing to take the lead in the enterprise SaaS market, which is forecast to double in size over the coming three years.
Siem

Juniper acquires 'anti-SIEM' startup Cyphort

Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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siem
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Juniper Networks is acquiring security analytics start up Cyphort as it seeks to bolster its software-defined secure network vision.