Retail stories - Page 294

Apple updates MacBooks for uni students
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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personal computing devices
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apple
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mobility
Barely two months since its last spruce-up, Apple is giving the MacBook Pro yet another update – while the MacBook Air has also had an upgrade.

ServiceNow moves SaaS solution in US & Australia to Microsoft Azure
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
ServiceNow shifts its SaaS solutions in the US and Australia to Microsoft's Azure cloud, enhancing enterprise and government digital transformation efforts.

Coles selects Microsoft as its cloud platform of choice
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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public cloud
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supply chain & logistics
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microsoft
Coles partners with Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation, leveraging Azure for cloud innovation, AI-powered analytics, and enhanced productivity.

Aspect Software announces workforce management offering for Azure
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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uc
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public cloud
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healthtech
Companies have unique requirements for deployability and migration, driven by security, privacy, regulatory and other internal factors.

AMD unleashes the ultimate PC gaming platform
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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amd
AMD launches an advanced PC gaming platform featuring Radeon RX 5700 series graphics cards and 3rd Gen Ryzen processors, promising peak performance and visuals.

NZ investors turn back on social media following Chch shooting fallout
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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social media
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investment
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investing
New Zealand fund managers are taking responsible investment to new heights, accounting for more than 70% of total assets under management.

Google to open data center & Cloud region in Nevada
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Google has announced the opening of a new data centre and Google Cloud region in Nevada, promising improved connectivity and a USD $600 million investment.

CyrusOne updates outlook for Frankfurt data centre
Tue, 9th Jul 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
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cleantech
CyrusOne has revealed details about the first phase of its newest data centre, which is being constructed in Frankfurt, Germany.

How Interxion is growing its data centre operations with scalable DCI networks
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
By connecting its data centres in Marseille using Ciena technology, Interxion can provide a seamless experience for clients.

How digital document management can help training organisations boost compliance
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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edutech
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document management
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it training
Proving enrolments are active and legitimate is a challenge for RTOs. Upstream says digital document management can help.

Why 5G and AI will determine cybersecurity strategy for the next decade
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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cybersecurity
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cyber criminal
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world economic forum
5G and AI are poised to reshape cybersecurity strategies for the next decade, warn experts from BI.ZONE and the World Economic Forum.

Riding the frictionless wave with cloud-based apps – Talend
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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talend
The term has been co-opted in recent years to describe the phenomenon of commercial processes which appear to work smoothly and effortlessly.

Amazon admits storing Alexa recordings until users take action
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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data protection
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smart home
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data privacy
Amazon has admitted that Alexa recordings, along with their transcripts, are stored on its servers until users manually delete them, raising privacy concerns.

IBM & partners launch blockchain platform for retail leasing
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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fintech
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blockchain
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ibm
ANZ, Commonwealth Bank, IBM, and Scentre Group and Westpac have launched a new pilot program that will bring blockchain into the retail property lease system.

Canalys: Infrastructure shipment growth finally slowing
Fri, 5th Jul 2019
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network infrastructure
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multi-cloud
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cisco
Infrastructure shipment growth decelerated to 4.8% in Q1 2019, Canalys reports, with a market value of USD $38.8 billion, after a booming 2018.

South Korea's KT opens world's first 5G village at DMZ
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
South Korea's KT Corporation has extended its commercial 5G network to an isolated village in the Demilitarized Zone near the North Korean border.

Enterprise at tipping point, says Symantec
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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cloud security
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iaas
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cybersecurity
Enterprises are at a critical moment in cloud adoption, with Symantec revealing 54% of firms struggle to keep up with cloud security demands.

Ambit accelerates expansion in Australia with Sydney office launch
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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uc
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martech
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ai
Ambit has opened its first Australian office in Sydney, with CEO Josh Comrie relocating to lead the expansion following an NZD $1.75M capital raise.

Sektor NZ acquires security distie DUO NZ
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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risk & compliance
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healthtech
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duo
Sektor New Zealand has acquired cybersecurity distributor DUO New Zealand in order to expand its security portfolio.

Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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ar, vr & metaverse
Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they’re actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.