Global Stories

Savvy business investments see Datacom revenue and profit continue to soar

Datacom's shrewd investments fuel a 10% revenue surge and 60% profit leap in its IT services, spotlighting a year of strong growth.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017

Unified Communications

4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks

Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 31st Jul 2017

Unified Communications

We want to download faster! Australia's first Gigatown

Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Jul 2017

IT services

ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Jul 2017

SAP

SAP reshuffles top local roles in face of strong cloud and digital innovation system demand

SAP has reshuffled its top local roles, with a new ANZ president and MD and a new executive director as it pushes cloud and digital innovation.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017

Cloud Services

emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio

emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Jul 2017

SAP

New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence

SAP has promoted Scott Russell to Asia Pacific Japan president as the enterprise application software vendor seeks increased business and presence.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Cartech

Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car

Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Jul 2017

Fuji Xerox

Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China

Kiwi and Australian Fuji Xerox Printers partners took in the sights in China recently as part of a sponsored trip for premium partners.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017

Unified Communications

Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 26th Jun 2017

Kordia

Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Apr 2017

Breach Prevention

FireEye ups local channel presence with double hire

FireEye has bolstered its channel team with the addition of two new channel account managers as it looks to expand its partner programs across ANZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Apr 2017

Unified Communications

Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager

Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017

Cloud Services

Former channel boss takes the reins as ShoreTel's new ANZ head

Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Drones

Drone film festival coming to ANZ

Spectacular aerial cinema takes flight as the Drone Film Festival ANZ descends on 11 cities with prizes galore, launching in Darwin.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017

Free trade

Negotiations launch over Australia-Hong Kong free trade deal

It's clear that this is a crucial agreement that could have huge benefits and implications for both countries.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th May 2017

Unified Communications

Yes Veronica, Aussie business managers truly do understand the value of IT

Aussie business managers understand IT is a key part of the business according to a survey which shows companies are advanced in business-IT alignment.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 18th May 2017