Australian stories
NZ outpaces Australia in internet speed, ranking 42nd globally, Akamai report reveals. Aussie web lags at 50th.
Splunk reports a 76% year-over-year growth in Q2 bookings, adding 220 new customers globally and expanding enterprise-wide deployments.
Mitel and Telstra have strengthened their partnership to offer Mitel's range of unified communications solutions to customers in Australia and New Zealand.
Chris Kidd departs Renaissance for a pivotal role at SMX, aiming to helm the cloud email security firm's expansion across NZ and Australia.
SteelCloud has launched its BlackBerry Hosting service in NZ, offering SMEs cost-saving solutions and direct access to tech experts.
Australian sports broadcaster Premier Media Group has deployed Juniper's Junos operating system to deliver better program quality and more high-def content.
Cloud-based applications provider Mindjet is sponsoring a free Webinar on 'Mastering Communication for Global Projects'.
VMware to launch a groundbreaking 'Virtualisation Series' in New Zealand, focusing on the burgeoning trends of virtualisation and cloud computing.
Nearly half of Oceania's IT professionals view cloud computing as too risky despite its cost advantages, says ISACA's latest study.
NextDC will build a business case for a New Zealand data centre as global players are neglecting its key cities.
The market segment of digital media is becoming much broader as new technologies create exciting market opportunities.
Pacnet partners with Pacific Fibre to fund a NZD $548 million trans-Pacific cable aimed at enhancing connectivity between Australia, New Zealand, and the US.
Polycom boosts NZ presence, aiming at SMBs with Darryn Keiller's hire to lead sales and leverage video conferencing growth potential.
Infor reports 42% local growth in public sector software sales, citing increased demand for social media engagement and staff mobility solutions.
Village Roadshow has chosen Sitecore CMS to develop a personalised and targeted online marketing strategy for its diverse entertainment ventures.
Telcoinabox invests USD $2 million to centralise its support operations in Sydney, aiming for a 25% increase in service providers and greater efficiency.
SnapperNet partners with Cyberoam to offer cutting-edge network security solutions, filling the gap left by McAfee's exit in New Zealand.
SAP New Zealand partners with Ciber to launch hosted solutions for midsize firms, providing SAP software without the need for in-house IT training.
Hitachi picks ex-Sun Storage and Systems Sales Specialist, Paul Lewer (pictured), to head up New Zealand sales.
New Zealand shines in global IT, innovating within best practice even as it leads in areas from mobile tech to cloud computing.
