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IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Wearables

IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
RPA market to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year
Digital Transformation

RPA market to surpass the billion-dollar mark this year

The global Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software market is set to reach $1.3bn this year, according to Gartner.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
IDC: Earwear and watches expected to drive wearables market
Wearables

IDC: Earwear and watches expected to drive wearables market

Ear-worn devices and smartwatches are set to dominate the wearables market, which is forecast to reach 302.3 million units by 2023, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 25th Jun 2019
Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband
Unified Communications

Vodafone, Vocus welcome Com Com scrutiny on unbundled broadband

The Commerce Commission's scrutiny on unbundled broadband pricing is a step in the right direction, according to Vocus Group and Vodafone.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Jun 2019
Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS
Unified Communications

Fusion5 teams up with Ambit in NZ and AUS

New Zealand-based chatbot platform Ambit has partnered with business solutions firm Fusion5 in New Zealand and Australia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 31st May 2019
DDN completes Nexenta acquisition
Edge Computing

DDN completes Nexenta acquisition

DDN has finalised its acquisition of Nexenta, enhancing their AI and multi-cloud solutions and solidifying their stance in the 5G and IoT markets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 22nd May 2019
DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs

Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 16th May 2019
Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership
Hyperscale

Vertiv to capitalise on AU government IoT with SRA partnership

Vertiv says this deal is an attempt to increase its footprint with Australian government and telecommunications providers.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 14th May 2019
Huawei NZ aims to quell the scandalous rumours
Unified Communications

Huawei NZ aims to quell the scandalous rumours

Huawei NZ's deputy MD Andrew Bowater addresses rumours, asserting the company is staff-owned, invests significantly in NZ, and does not control telco networks.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Vertiv and 451 Research release new report on 5G preparedness
Unified Communications

Vertiv and 451 Research release new report on 5G preparedness

As networks continue to evolve and coverage expands, 5G itself will become a key enabler of emerging edge use cases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 7th May 2019
Vertiv survey reveals telco 5G hopes and fears
Unified Communications

Vertiv survey reveals telco 5G hopes and fears

Together with analyst firm 451 Research, Vertiv has unveiled the findings from its report that delves into the state of 5G.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Exclusive: Okta CSO on scaling security alongside business growth
Identity and Access Management

Exclusive: Okta CSO on scaling security alongside business growth

Yassir Abousselham shares his unique insights as the chief security officer of a fast-growing identity and access management service provider.

By Kai Ping Lew • 6 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
Interview: Kordia sets sights on in-building coverage in a 5G world
Unified Communications

Interview: Kordia sets sights on in-building coverage in a 5G world

Kordia aims to transform in-building coverage as 5G rolls out across Australia and New Zealand, tackling connectivity issues in modern complex environments.

By Sara Barker • 5 min read • Thu, 28th Mar 2019
Hyperscale data centre proliferation boosting colocation market
Hyperscale

Hyperscale data centre proliferation boosting colocation market

New data from Synergy shows that if it wasn't for hyperscalers flexing their muscles, the colocation market would remain relatively flat.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019
Dell and HPE dominate in declining India server market
Network Infrastructure

Dell and HPE dominate in declining India server market

IDC has released its latest findings surrounding India's server market – and the news isn't great for the market as it has fallen significantly.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Mar 2019
Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC
Firewalls

Worldwide spending on security to reach $103.1bil in 2019 - IDC

Global security spending is set to hit USD $103.1 billion in 2019, up 9.4% from 2017, driven by industries like banking and government, says IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis
Unified Communications

Home-based telcos causing most headaches for Kiwis

The New Zealand Consumer Survey reveals home-based telecoms has the highest incidence of problems, says TCF CEO.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 23rd May 2019
Why Aussie banks should prioritise data security
Unified Communications

Why Aussie banks should prioritise data security

New research reveals that Australian bank customers rank data security as the issue that matters to them most.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Mar 2019