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Tech Data extends reach as Microsoft Cloud Solution provider in Vietnam
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Tech Data extends reach as Microsoft Cloud Solution provider in Vietnam

Tech Data's Technology Solutions business - formerly a division of Avnet - has become a Microsoft Solution provider in Vietnam.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Australian stories

Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too
Hyperscale

Google Cloud hits Aussie; Kiwis to benefit too

Google has launched its Sydney region, promising round-trip reductions in latency of 80% to 95% for Australian and New Zealand customers.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Equinix partners with Aussie company Reekoh to offer new IoT platform
Hyperscale

Equinix partners with Aussie company Reekoh to offer new IoT platform

In Australia specifically, security and privacy concerns are the biggest perceived inhibitors for deployment of IoT solutions.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
The definition of cool: 4 ANZ companies declared Cool Vendors by Gartner
Digital Transformation

The definition of cool: 4 ANZ companies declared Cool Vendors by Gartner

Cool Vendors exist across all major areas of technology innovation, says Gartner, and they stand out because of their disruptive capabilities.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition
Distribution Central

Profit increase for Distribution Central NZ pre Arrow acquisition

Distribution Central – now Arrow ECS – recorded an increased profit for its Kiwi business last financial year, despite a small drop in revenue.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Pure Storage looks to AI for new era of data storage automation
Storage

Pure Storage looks to AI for new era of data storage automation

Pure Storage has infused artificial intelligence into its portfolio with the launch of a new engine called Pure1 META.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Software AG appoints new vice president for Australia and New Zealand
Digital Transformation

Software AG appoints new vice president for Australia and New Zealand

The company introduces the appointment during a time when digital transformation is a top priority for many ANZ enterprises.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Tech Data adds to trophy cabinet with two Citrix distributor awards
Virtualisation

Tech Data adds to trophy cabinet with two Citrix distributor awards

Tech Data's Technology Solutions business, previously part of Avnet, has taken out top distie honours at Citrix' APJ Partner Summit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role
Wireless Networks

D-Link snaps up former Xirrus, Netgear manager for new role

D-Link has snapped up former Xirrus and Netgear manager Phil Tarbox as it seeks to drive grow its business solutions foothold via its local channel.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too
Malware

Blockchain an inspiring tech for enterprises, but it's attracting hackers too

As blockchain and Bitcoin rocket in value and becomes mainstream across the world, both ISACA and Proofpoint have published advisories.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Tech Data inks exclusive ANZ partnership with Informatica
Informatica

Tech Data inks exclusive ANZ partnership with Informatica

Tech Data Technology has inked an exclusive distribution deal to bring Informatica's full suite of data management products to market across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Digital transformation driving IT services spend
IT services

Digital transformation driving IT services spend

DX initiatives are helping drive IT services spend across Asia Pacific, with the market set to exceed US$95b by 2021 - with DXC a 'strong contender'.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017
Joint venture with key partners begins roll out of IoT to Aussie farmers
Internet of Things

Joint venture with key partners begins roll out of IoT to Aussie farmers

Discovery Ag and NNNCo have joined forces along with key partners like Cisco to roll out the all new NNN for IoT to Australia's farmers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax
Power / Energy

Solarcity fails to gain traction with their complaint against solar tax

Solarcity's solar tax battle falters as High Court denies their plea, affecting 45,000 Kiwis and NZ's renewable energy prospects.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne
Fintech

Victorian government reinforces focus on fintech, announces new hub in Melbourne

The proposal comes on the back of the government's announcement of Melbourne's first fintech festival later this year.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth
Fintech

Intersekt festival to drive Asia-Pacific fintech growth

Intersekt will run from October 27 until November 3 and will be held in partnership with FinTech Victoria, York Butter Factory and Next Money.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jun 2017
Are drivers being told too much?
Road Safety

Are drivers being told too much?

A QUT simulator study found triple overhead signs on freeways do not impair driving, easing safety concerns and helping road authorities cut costs.

By Geoff • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017