Australian stories
Planking - the most popular 'sport' you've probably never heard of - has gained notoriety after an attempted planking ended in death.
Endace partners with Newgen to bolster its presence in Australia, aiming to capture a larger share of the network monitoring market.
Noel Allnutt joins StorageCraft APAC to lead enterprise sales into the Aussie and Kiwi markets, aiming at mid-market and high-end accounts.
Sam Hendry joins AVG as the new general manager, bringing extensive experience in government and IT. Hendry aims to bolster the company's ambitious growth.
Kiwi mobile users win as ComCom slashes termination rates, promising cheaper calls and texts. Conflict brews as Vodafone decries extreme cuts.
Former hacker Jeff Moss is now ICANN's Chief Security Officer, leveraging his insider expertise to bolster global internet safety.
Acronis partners with Mindscape for ANZ distribution, bringing cutting-edge backup solutions to retailers and resellers.
Dean Redman resigns from SonicWall, with Richard Ting stepping in amid the search for a new ANZ country manager, promising steady growth.
Veeam Software partners with NewLease to distribute licenses in Australia and New Zealand, enhancing virtual infrastructure management for service providers.
Fuji Xerox Printers revamps marketing and sales teams in Australia and New Zealand with four new appointments to boost its channel partner strategy.
Nintendo's 3DS smashes records in Australia, selling over 31,000 units in four days, marking the biggest handheld console launch.
Fujitsu's recent claim that it's the first vendor in New Zealand to achieve ISO 20000 accreditation is wrong, says Unisys.
New Zealand's online ad spend skyrockets, with a 20% increase in Q1, reaching $68.12m. Kiwis show a growing preference for video ads.
Intel has unveiled a unified channel programme in Australia/New Zealand at the Solutions Summit in Melbourne, integrating system builders and resellers.
Canon warns of looming product shortages in NZ and Australia due to Japan earthquake, affecting cameras and accessories until Q3.
As NZ adjusts to mobile work, businesses must ramp up device security, stressing employee awareness to prevent data breaches.
A formal investigation into trans-Tasman roaming services offered by Australian and New Zealand telcos is officially underway.
BlackBerry becomes the official mobile sponsor for Rugby World Cup 2011, promising innovative tech and apps for fans and officials alike.
Open source solution-provider plans to grow its channel business beyond that of its direct-to-market business.
550 employees to go as Cisco exits most of its consumer businesses to realign its operations. Full details inside.
