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How IoT can be a game changer for the hospitality sector

Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
IoT and home automation are driving up consumer expectation, and catering to this will be the key to success for the hospitality sector.
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HAND ON REVIEW: channeling the creative mind with HP's ZBook x2

Fri, 13th Jul 2018
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Built from the ground up to suit the needs of creative professionals, the HP ZBook x2 is not you're average 2-in-1.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Aera talk about their new brand and the ANZ market

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Aera, reborn from FusionOps under CEO Frederic Laluyaux, leverages USD $50 million in new funding to transform ANZ market with AI-driven supply chain solutions.
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SolarWinds acquires Trusted Metrics, adds threat monitoring offering for MSSPs

Wed, 11th Jul 2018
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advanced persistent threat protection
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mssp
The acquisition will allow SolarWinds to offer a new security software product, dubbed SolarWinds Threat Monitor.
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Alibaba snags Siemens as partner for IoT transformation in China

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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iot
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Alibaba Cloud and Siemens partner to bring MindSphere IoT solutions to China, supporting the country's Industrie 4.0 and manufacturing transformation.
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The Commerce Commission looks to retain its ability to regulate mobile roaming

Tue, 10th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The regulation would enable a new operator to quickly expand its coverage beyond its own initial physical network.
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Spark facing court proceedings after Commerce Commission alleges it misled customers

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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uc
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commerce commission
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spark
The Commerce Commission has charged Spark with 11 counts of misleading customers over billing issues between 2014 and 2017, now heading for court.
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NBN warns users about scammers posing as staff to swipe financial details

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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uc
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email security
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cybersecurity
It says scammers are increasingly taking the opportunity to impersonate NBN employees to take advantage of consumers.
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RSA says blockchain presents a new wave of cyber-risk for global organisations

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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siem
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blockchain
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advanced persistent threat protection
The $3.1 billion global investment in blockchain solutions in 2018 presents a potential cause for alarm, according to RSA.
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Tech Data partners with Parallels to bring cross-platform solutions to ANZ partners

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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uc
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semiconductors
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cx
Tech Data says the new agreement will allow ANZ channel partners to drive enhanced customer experience for customers.
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VExpress inks Aussie distie deal with Konference for audio conferencing solutions

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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uc
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vexpress
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distributors
The deal will see VExpress distribute Konference supplied Konftel audio products to its partners throughout Australia.
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Carbon Black adds 9 new partners to its 'Integration Network'

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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carbon black
CbIN represents organisations that have used Carbon Black's open APIs to build integrations designed to benefit the entire security community.
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Nexion picks up Perth-based DC after merger with Site2

Wed, 4th Jul 2018
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uc
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firewalls
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hyperscale
Nexion Networks finalises merger with Site2, acquiring Metro IX Data Center. This expansion enhances Nexion's local and global IT and telecom capabilities.
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Microsoft partner Dilignet rebrands to Xello in push towards business solutions

Mon, 2nd Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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iot
The company says the rebrand elevates its focus on innovative business solutions centred around cloud, data and IoT technologies.
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Qualcomm and Gizwits partner on 'world-first' IoT development platform

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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iot
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iiot
The two companies are set to develop the world's first commercial 2G cellular modules with field upgrades to LTE IoT.
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Ticketmaster breached: here's what seven security experts had to say

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Ticketmaster has suffered a breach that affects 5% of its global customer base, here's what the experts had to say on the incident.
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EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Gemalto on GDPR and the evolving security channel

Fri, 29th Jun 2018
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data privacy
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mssp
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gemalto
Senior director of data protection services Gary Marsden talks about whether we were prepared for GDPR and how the channel going through a transition.
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Microsoft's Azure IoT Edge enters general availability, new features added

Thu, 28th Jun 2018
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public cloud
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edge computing
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iot
Microsoft's Azure IoT Edge is now generally available, bringing AI and Azure services to IoT devices with new open-source, security, and development features.
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Aussie IoT startup partners with Cog on satellite-connected device security

Wed, 27th Jun 2018
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iot
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fleet management
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cybersecurity
Australian IoT startup Fleet Space Technologies partners with Cog Systems to bolster security of satellite IoT devices using the D4 Secure platform.
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Four identity proofing vendors named as 'IDC Innovators'

Tue, 26th Jun 2018
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fintech
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finance, leasing & rental
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fraud
IDC names Socure, BioCatch, IdentityMind Global, and Acuant as 'Innovators,' spotlighting their cutting-edge solutions in the evolving identity proofing market.