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Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth
Synnex

Photo Gallery: Vertiv ANZ and Asia channel summit in Perth

Vertiv partner delegates from Australia, New Zealand and Asia gathered in Perth last week to attend the Vertiv Asia Channel Summit 2017.

By Ben Moore • 1 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”
Hyperscale

CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017
Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018
DataCentre infrastructure

Canalys outline their big channel predictions for 2018

Steve Brazier made a total of 6 predictions, ranging from the more modest to some that are quite a bit more controversial.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Dec 2017
IDC outline differences in the data centre market across APAC in new report
Hyperscale

IDC outline differences in the data centre market across APAC in new report

IDC's new report uncovers key differences in the APAC data centre market, with ANZ leading in infrastructure maturity but lagging in edge computing awareness.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 24th Nov 2017
Thycotic recognise emt as best international distie
Distributors

Thycotic recognise emt as best international distie

Thycotic has honoured emt Distribution as 'International Distributor of the Year' at its “Unlocked” conference in Spain, celebrating emt's role in ANZ growth.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 22nd Nov 2017
ExtraHop snaps up new local VP of sales to drive growth
Data Analytics

ExtraHop snaps up new local VP of sales to drive growth

ExtraHop appoints Albert Kuo as VP of APAC sales to fuel regional growth in IT analytics and security markets, targeting enterprise and high-growth sectors.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 21st Nov 2017
Online fraud leaves APAC consumers wary of digitalization
Digitalisation

Online fraud leaves APAC consumers wary of digitalization

Rampant online fraud in APAC is shaking consumer trust in digital services, with a new study revealing one in five people directly impacted by fraud.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Nov 2017
APAC defies world average, grows wealth faster than anywhere else
Channel development

APAC defies world average, grows wealth faster than anywhere else

​A new report from GlobalData has evaluated the world's wealth and where its located, with Asia Pacific emerging as the fastest growing region.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
The cloud VPN market could be worth US$8 billion by 2022
Virtual Private Networks

The cloud VPN market could be worth US$8 billion by 2022

The Cloud VPN Market is projected to soar to USD $8.78 billion by 2022, driven by the rising demand for cloud-based networking technologies and solutions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017
15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey
Cartech

15,000 Aussies participate in APAC's largest cartech survey

More than 15,000 Victorian motorists participated in one of the world's largest surveys of attitudes toward self-driving cars...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Number of APAC manufacturers with 'smart factories' to triple by 2022
Manufacturing

Number of APAC manufacturers with 'smart factories' to triple by 2022

In a world-leading effort, almost half of APAC manufacturers will have fully connected factories by 2022 with tech use among them expected to surge.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch
Wearables

68% of iOS users won't be able to use their new Apple Watch at launch

Apple Watch launch limited by carrier restrictions: only 164m of its 517m iPhone base will work with Series 3 at launch.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver
Unified Communications

Bot services market worth US$1,783.9m by 2022 – APAC the driver

​A new research report from MarketsandMarkets has forecast very positive times ahead for the bot services market, with APAC leading the way.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update
iOS

iOS 11 is here: Everything you need to know about the update

iOS 11 rolls out with AR capabilities, enhanced Siri, and a revamped App Store, marking the most significant update for iPad yet.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Sep 2017
The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think
DataCentre infrastructure

The EV revolution is coming faster than Kiwis think

New Zealand is on the verge of an exciting period for electric vehicles, according to experts at the evworld NZ showcase.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Red Hat honours IAG at its Innovation Awards for APAC
Open source

Red Hat honours IAG at its Innovation Awards for APAC

Red Hat says IAG was chosen for the positive impact they have created in accelerating innovation through open source.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service
Tablets

Travellers rejoice, Aussies launch 'pop-up' check-in service

Amadeus and OACIS have teamed up to reinvent the airport check-in experience, allowing travellers to check-in and drop off their bags away from the airport.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017
Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup
DataCentre infrastructure

Cars, bikes and clean energy, evworld NZ roundup

NZ's evworld shines, transforming opinions on EV viability; BMW's finesse to Tesla's charm dazzle attendees toward a greener future.

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