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No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants
Artificial Intelligence

No thanks Alexa: Aussies reluctant to embrace AI home assistants

Despite their love for online shopping, Aussies are hesitant towards AI home assistants like Google Home and Amazon's Alexa, research reveals.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office
Unified Communications

Jabra: Work from anywhere with your mobile office

Advances in technology are providing modern workers with greater opportunities to perform their jobs from any location.

By David Piggott • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
Hands-on Review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Wireless headphones for the open plan office of the future

The Jabra Evolve 75 comes with some ambitious claims, the most important being their ability to function well in a modern open-plan office...

By Owen McCarthy • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets

Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
More tech, more problems: Unify your communications to keep up with your team
Unified Communications

More tech, more problems: Unify your communications to keep up with your team

Overwhelmed by fragmented communication tools? Unify your systems with a cloud-based platform to streamline collaboration and boost productivity.

By Joerg Adam • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way
Virtualisation

Desktop virtualization market to surpass US$13b – APAC leading the way

​A new report from MarketsandMarkets has a very positive forecast for the desktop virtualization market - especially for countries in Asia Pacific.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow
Network Infrastructure

Extending Wi-Fi connectivity in today's hotels for tomorrow

Although some hotels can afford to offer unlimited amenities, it is key that they provide what all travellers are looking for - reliable Wi-Fi.

By Jason Baden • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
SD-WAN is the next evolution in networking - here's why
Network Infrastructure

SD-WAN is the next evolution in networking - here's why

SD-WAN is the next evolution in networking, set to become the fastest growing component of business networks in Australia and New Zealand.

By Michael Davies • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Oct 2017
The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce
Desktop-as-a-Service

The internet of security things: Protecting data with a mobile workforce

IGEL's Jeff Kalberg outlines 5 technical developments aimed at improving mobile data security and endpoint experiences resellers and MSPs can harness.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Improving data centre connectivity to the multi-cloud
Disaster Recovery

Improving data centre connectivity to the multi-cloud

Multi-cloud is also firmly established, with most organisations working with more than one public and private cloud service provider.

By Angus Dorney • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
How new cloud architectures are changing the WAN landscape
Network Infrastructure

How new cloud architectures are changing the WAN landscape

Surging cloud usage is leading to new networking needs, says Silver Peak's Graham Schultz. He outlines the changing face of the network.

By Heather Wright • 6 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Digital is reshaping global trade with new speed, insight, reach
Hyperscale

Digital is reshaping global trade with new speed, insight, reach

Digital trade, powered by high-speed fiber optics, is transforming global commerce with unparalleled velocity and connectivity.

By Julia Gabel • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017
How Kiwis use artificial intelligence in everyday life
Robotics

How Kiwis use artificial intelligence in everyday life

From Netflix recs to chatbots, Kiwis are seamlessly integrating AI into their daily routines, redefining user interactions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Cortana and Master Chief discuss their tenuous relationship
Gaming

Cortana and Master Chief discuss their tenuous relationship

In the interview we discussed their favourite moments on the job, how they met and the tenuous relationship between the Chief and Cortana...

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Unisys wins Aussie border protection contract valued at $77m
Digital Transformation

Unisys wins Aussie border protection contract valued at $77m

The DIBP has signed a three-year contract with the security and data analytics company, which has the potential value of AU$77.7 million.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
Tata Communications receives top Singapore private cloud certification
Private Cloud

Tata Communications receives top Singapore private cloud certification

Tata Communications' IZO Private Cloud has achieved Singapore's highest Multi-Tier Cloud Security (MTCS) Level 3 certification, marking a significant milestone.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
Huawei NZ upskills Kiwi students in ICT to tackle skills shortage
Software Development

Huawei NZ upskills Kiwi students in ICT to tackle skills shortage

10 students from three leading New Zealand universities have won places on a two-week ICT training course in China.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017