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SwipedOn CEO explains how his Tauranga SaaS startup went global
Rotorua X

SwipedOn CEO explains how his Tauranga SaaS startup went global

SwipedOn is a fast-growing Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) that is used in more than 2000 cities worldwide, and it all started in the Bay of Plenty.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Jun 2018
Public cloud services market thriving, but dominated by the big guys
Software-as-a-Service

Public cloud services market thriving, but dominated by the big guys

The top 16 market leaders in the market account for over half of the market, with IDC expecting this stranglehold to continue its growth.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
AT&T offloads 31 data centers to trim $1.1b off colossal debt
Unified Communications

AT&T offloads 31 data centers to trim $1.1b off colossal debt

The giant telco reportedly has $189 billion of debt, and the data center sale (18 in the US and 13 international) is a move to reduce that.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Jun 2018
Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore
Hyperscale

Diligent launches AU data centre for clients wanting data onshore

The governance technology specialist says it will be equipped to better serve its government and clients with the new Canberra data centre.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Jun 2018
Flexenclosure polishes off CenturyLink's new Ecuador data center
Hyperscale

Flexenclosure polishes off CenturyLink's new Ecuador data center

The custom-designed data center was pre-fabricated, pre-integrated and fully tested in Sweden before being shipped to Ecuador.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Jun 2018
HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years
Edge Computing

HPE to invest US$4bil in Intelligent Edge over next four years

HPE will invest in research and development to advance and innovate new products, services and consumption models across a number of technologies.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Jun 2018
Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market
Recruitment

Meet the Kiwi software recruitment firm eyeing up the Aussie market

Another Kiwi startup has set its sights on Australia – and it says move over Xero, there's a new success story in town.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade
Manufacturing

Industry cloud market among best opportunities over next decade

IDC says worldwide spending on industry cloud is undertaking a huge surge this year, led by healthcare providers but with growth in all other sectors.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings
Security Information and Event Management

Continuum acquires MSSP CARVIR, adds SIEM to cybersecurity offerings

The move extends Continuum's cybersecurity offerings and ability to enable IT service providers to meet the mounting security and compliance needs.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers
Data Protection

Apple reportedly taking steps to crack down on iPhone unlockers

Apple tightens security, altering iPhone settings to thwart unauthorised unlockers and limit data access, sidelining devices like the US$30,000 GrayKey.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Jun 2018
Cohesity raises US$250 million in funding round
Cisco

Cohesity raises US$250 million in funding round

Cohesity announced it raised $250 million in an oversubscribed Series D funding round led by the SoftBank Vision Fund.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Jun 2018
Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards
Oracle

Waikato software firm nominated for ExportNZ Awards

According to More4Apps global marketing manager Jayne Perry, the nomination is a special event for its Hamilton-based team.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
IDC: UTM driving steady gains in the security appliance market
EduTech

IDC: UTM driving steady gains in the security appliance market

Unified threat management propels global security appliance market to new heights with USD $3.3 billion in Q1 2018 revenue, led by Cisco and Palo Alto.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018
CX perception gap means opportunities for channel
Customer Relationship Management

CX perception gap means opportunities for channel

A new survey from Mitel shows that businesses' customer experience isn't as good as they think - but tech could be a big part of the solution.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018
Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer
Fintech

Xero announces connected accounting features to bring SMBs and advisors closer

The new products include connected accounting, Xero HQ and Xero Projects updates, and improvements to bank reconciliation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Thu, 7th Jun 2018

Stories from Other Regions

United States (US) stories

More perks, more loyalty?
Human Capital Management

More perks, more loyalty?

Staff given fresh challenges are far more likely to stay, with 83% saying such opportunities boost loyalty to their employer.

By Michael Curreen • 1 min read • Mon, 11th Jun 2018
Could plants replace street lights?
Smart Cities

Could plants replace street lights?

Lower electricity use could come from treated trees and houseplants that glow softly, as MIT researchers test plant-based lighting.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Sun, 10th Jun 2018
Airbus successfully trials self-piloted eVTOL aircraft
Robotics

Airbus successfully trials self-piloted eVTOL aircraft

Urban air mobility took a step closer as the all-electric craft rose 5 metres in a 53-second self-piloted test flight in Oregon.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 8th Jun 2018