Global Stories

Kiwi developer takes Artificial Intelligence to new heights

Touchpoint Group's Ipiphany AI program pioneers simultaneous text, speech and machine learning to help customers better understand customer behaviour.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

Partner Programmes

New chief to lead transformation at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints new CEO as it shifts towards becoming a cloud-based network and communications company.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Printing

Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal

United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Apr 2016

Digital Signage

On a mission: NEC Australia announces new leadership team

NEC Australia ups the ante in ICT, names Mike Barber COO amidst leadership shuffle aiming for industry pinnacle.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

Health Technologies

Microsoft recognises Intergen as an 'exceptional' partner

IT services firm, Intergen, has won four awards at this year's Microsoft Partner awards for its work in data analytics, app development and more.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Apr 2016

EduTech

Is technology more important than textbooks?

New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 30th Mar 2016

Fronde

Fronde enters partnership with Vic-based football club

NZ's Fronde seals game-changing partnership with Vic's Carlton Football, eyeing growth and digital innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Progility wins double at Motorola channel partner awards

Australian firm Progility Technologies has taken out two partner awards at Motorola Solutions' annual channel partner conference.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Mar 2016

Endpoint Protection

Carbon Black 'undisputed leader' of next-gen endpoint security market

Carbon Black has been named a 'clear leader in terms of both market share and revenue' by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 18th Mar 2016

Ethics

Avnet named as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company

Avnet has been named a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company - picking up the recognition for the third year in a row.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Unified Communications

Video collaboration the way of the future, according to Polycom and Microsoft

Polycom and Microsoft have extended their 12-year partnership to roll out video collaboration solutions for Office 365 and Skype for Business.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016

Public Cloud

Australian data center-hosted options for new Microsoft Dynamics AX

Microsoft customers will be able to access the new Dynamics AX from in-region data centers, with Microsoft hosting the offering in Australia.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Mar 2016

Hyperscale

Lenovo, Juniper eye channel with datacenter partnership

Lenovo teams up with Juniper, aiming to redefine datacenter solutions with a focus on simplicity, flexibility, and performance.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Data Analytics

Cloudera and Fusionex team up to harness the power of big data

Cloudera joins forces with Fusionex to democratise big data analytics, promising simplified projects and enhanced insights across the globe.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 9th Mar 2016

Accenture

Digital skills closing the workplace gender gap?

Accenture research suggests digital skills are key to bridging the workplace gender gap, potentially halving the wait for equality.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Mar 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Partner Programmes

Fujitsu wins $140m City of Gold Coast managed services contract

Fujitsu has won a five and a half year, $140 million managed services contract with the City of Gold Coast as it seeks flexibility in IT consumption.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Fintech

IBM experiences drop in revenue across nearly all segments

IBM experiences drop in revenue for Q1 2016, but sees significant increase in cloud revenue. Strategic imperatives revenue up 14%.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Apr 2016

Digital Signage

Daktronics snaps up Canadian digital signage company

Display supplier Daktronics has acquired digital signage, interactive and marketing solutions company Adflow Networks for an undisclosed sum.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 4th Apr 2016

Anyware

Change at the top for Shoply as merger nears

Shoply CEO Vaughan Clark has abruptly retired from the top job, with an interim executive chairman stepping in until the merger is completed.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 14th Mar 2016

Storage

Nimble makes bold play to be leader in storage

Nimble Storage aims to be leader in storage market with revenue growth and expansion of product range and customer base.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 7th Mar 2016