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With worldwide IT spend expected to surpass US$3.6 trillion in 2016, Gartner says data is dumb - it's time to embrace algorithms.

IT Power has unveiled what it believes is the first New Zealand developed 'data centre in a box' solution, offering new opportunities for resellers.

United States telecommunications service provider D&S Communications has acquired the assets of Mako Networks from the company's receivers.

Cloud-based communications vendor xMatters has launched a global partner program promising 'significant revenue opportunities' for partners.

UXC Eclipse has continued its acquisition trail, snapping up the Microsoft Dynamics AX and Business Intelligence divisions of NZ's Koorb Consulting.

A pan flute playing South American llama is the headline act as Schneider Electric pushes its 'operational intelligence' approach to IoT.

Artificial intelligence, crowd intelligence technology and streamlined installation feature in AVG's new suite, which offers new value for resellers.

ShoreTel is revamping its partner program, paving the way for local partners to easily incorporate its cloud offerings when they become available here.

A DellSonicWall solution has enabled Hutt City Council to offer free Wi-Fi across the region, without security concerns or abuse potential.

Check Point has been named a 'leader' in Gartner's 2015 Magic Quadrant for unified threat management, alongside two other vendors.

Measuring the percentage of blocked attacks remains important, but there's another even more important measurement.

Cirrus Networks has inked three contracts totalling $1.5 million since launching its managed cloud services division in June.

Resellers must embrace SDN and virtual security in order to stay relevant to customers. So here's a quick 101 on securing software defined networks.

Mobile payment data breaches are high on the list of concerns for cybersecurity experts, with a survey revealing 87% expect an increase in breaches.

Companies must change their approach to IT risk and cyber security Gartner says, with investment in three 'risk principles' required.

New whole-of-government hardware panel includes Mac1, OPC IT and Samsung in first tranche of preferred tenderers, more to follow.

Dell expands its networking portfolio to address growing complexities in campus networking and 'skyrocketing' bandwidth demands in the data centre.

Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.

A tale of two markets is playing out between integrated platforms and integrated infrastructure systems, as one market booms and the other contracts.

​Gartner is urging IT managers to get ready for the software defined data centre, but cautions that it isn't the right option for everyone now.