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Red Hat's hybrid cloud offerings in high demand
Fintech

Red Hat's hybrid cloud offerings in high demand

Red Hat's financial results for the quarter ended May 31 reveals strong revenue growth driven by demand for the vendor's hybrid cloud technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Jun 2015
United States prisons utilise VoIP technology
Unified Communications

United States prisons utilise VoIP technology

In the United States 99.6% of all prison and jail customers have converted to the VoIP Secure Calling Platform (SCP) provided by Securus Technologies.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jun 2015
Rhipe CEO takes on managing director role
Microsoft

Rhipe CEO takes on managing director role

Dominic O'Hanlon, CEO of Rhipe, appointed as managing director as he aims to lead the company in cloud and channel expansion.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jun 2015
SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital
Software-as-a-Service

SaaS developer Unleashed Software secures $4.5 million in new capital

Unleashed Software, a trans-Tasman SaaS developer, has secured USD $4.5 million in new capital, marking its most significant funding round to date.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jun 2015
Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime
Data Analytics

Wynyard Group and Motorola Solutions, using data to fight crime

Motorola Solutions' Smart Public Safety Solutions and Wynyard Group's analytics software will help public safety quickly gain actionable intelligence.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015
Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up
EduTech

Microsoft and NZ Catholic Education Office team up

The NZ Catholic Education Office is launching an online education network to will give more than 4,000 teachers the ability to collaborate online.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Jun 2015
World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play
Cybersecurity

World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play

Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
Fujitsu set for Australian data centre overhaul
Hyperscale

Fujitsu set for Australian data centre overhaul

Data Centre vision to 2025 addresses the challenges of digital transformation and the evolving data needs of an increasingly hyperconnected world.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 12th May 2015
AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider
AVG Technologies

AVG Technologies snaps up Privax, global privacy provider

AVG Technologies bolsters its privacy arsenal by acquiring Privax, the esteemed provider of VPN services, for $40M plus potential bonuses.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015
Yellow reaches out to tech graduates
EduTech

Yellow reaches out to tech graduates

For the first time Yellow is running a structured graduate programme, providing graduates with the opportunity to gain real world hands-on experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Thu, 7th May 2015
Cognizant digital investments 'clearly paying off'
Cognizant

Cognizant digital investments 'clearly paying off'

Cognizant Technology Solutions has today announced its first quarter revenue is up 20.2% to US$2.91b, from $2.42b in the first quarter of 2014.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 5th May 2015
Ruckus Wireless reports disappointing revenue for Q1
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus Wireless reports disappointing revenue for Q1

In the first quarter of 2015 Ruckus Wireless had a reported revenue of $82.1 million, which is an increase from the first quarter of 2014.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 1st May 2015
Convincing your CEO on the importance of ERP
Customer Relationship Management

Convincing your CEO on the importance of ERP

Organizations must utilize the wealth of customer data available to them in order to stay ahead, says UXC Eclipse.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Apr 2015
Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue
Microsoft

Microsoft's cloud services boost revenue

Microsoft has experienced significant revenue growth for the year ended March 31, 2015, largely due to the success of its cloud services.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2015
Three-way partnership to deliver 3D printing solutions in Aussie schools
3D Printing

Three-way partnership to deliver 3D printing solutions in Aussie schools

Datacom, Makers Empire and 3D Printing Systems have teamed up to deliver industry leading 3D printing solution to Australian schools.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2015

Stories from Other Regions

Hills CEO departs following 'refinement' of strategy
ASX

Hills CEO departs following 'refinement' of strategy

Departure at the top for Hills as Ted Pretty steps down as CEO and managing director, following a 'refinement' of the distributor's strategy.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 27th May 2015
New brand and new plans for Auckland-based applications provider
Supply Chain

New brand and new plans for Auckland-based applications provider

Auckland-based business software provider Javelin has rebranded as JAVLN and launched a new release of user interfaces for clients.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 19th May 2015
Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch
Wearables

Kiwi travel app now on Apple Watch

Serko's travel app leaps to Apple Watch, promising hands-free updates for jet-setting execs straight to their wrists.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Fri, 8th May 2015