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It's crunch time: CEOs say next three years critical to growth
Digital Transformation

It's crunch time: CEOs say next three years critical to growth

Seventy-two percent of CEOs believe that the next three years will be more critical to their industry than the previous 50 years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 8th Jul 2016
Govt IT modernisation driving public sector services
Digital Transformation

Govt IT modernisation driving public sector services

Government IT modernisation and strategic mergers are revitalising public sector services, leading to the best market outlook in five years, per TBR.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
Thomas Duryea Consulting reports growth & new hires, targets enterprise market
Partner Programmes

Thomas Duryea Consulting reports growth & new hires, targets enterprise market

Thomas Duryea Consulting has reported strong growth, citing 100% growth in the last quarter, rounding out 70% annualised growth, the company reports.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Jul 2016
STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions
Hyperscale

STULZ acquires TSI to deliver modular data center solutions

The joint venture will enable the two companies to work closely together to deliver unique modular data center solutions on a global scale.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Service providers not keeping up with digital transformation
Virtualisation

Service providers not keeping up with digital transformation

Lack of an end-to-end systems offer is one reason service providers have not got a bigger digital story to tell.

By David Molony • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
It's official: Shareholders say YES to Sky-Vodafone merger
Unified Communications

It's official: Shareholders say YES to Sky-Vodafone merger

Sky shareholders have voted YES to the Sky-Vodafone merger this morning at a special meeting held at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland this morning.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Jul 2016
Tomorrow's the big day: Shareholders set to vote on Sky-Vodafone merger
Unified Communications

Tomorrow's the big day: Shareholders set to vote on Sky-Vodafone merger

The Vodafone-Sky merger is set to be put to shareholders at 10.30am tomorrow morning (July 6) at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?
Semiconductors

Will Microsoft pull out of the smartphone market?

Amidst ongoing speculation, Microsoft faces a critical decision: should they withdraw from the smartphone market after writing off USD $950m and cutting jobs?.

By Patrick Pilcher • 4 min read • Tue, 5th Jul 2016
Service providers must tune in to digital business transformation
Digital Transformation

Service providers must tune in to digital business transformation

Systems integrators, IT and software vendors, and telecoms operators all need to think of themselves as digital service providers.

By David Molony • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
How to manage the cloud journey
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

How to manage the cloud journey

By now, it's hopefully clear that Red Hat is very serious about Management, with a continual commitment and a constant look at the big picture.

By Alessandro Perilli • 6 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Are AWS, IBM and Microsoft pushing carrier cloud providers out of the market?
Hyperscale

Are AWS, IBM and Microsoft pushing carrier cloud providers out of the market?

Carrier cloud providers forced to re-evaluate public cloud strategies due to their struggle to gain market share against pure plays and incumbents.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2016
Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal
Hyperscale

Vocus acquires NextGen Group assets in $861m deal

Vocus bolsters its telecom empire, acquiring NextGen Group's vast fibre assets for a hefty £619m, enhancing national connectivity.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Ruckus & Brocade Aussie MDs resign ahead of global merger
Network Infrastructure

Ruckus & Brocade Aussie MDs resign ahead of global merger

The two Australian managing directors of Ruckus Wireless and Brocade have left, right before the two companies undergo a global merger.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock
Cloud Security

Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock

Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Jun 2016
Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market
Ericsson

Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market

TIS vendors face challenging times as market slumps, with China slowdown impacting revenues and driving the need for strategic realignment.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016
Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations
Exeed

Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations

One of New Zealand's key distributors has launched its assault on the Australia market, opening a Melbourne office and warehouse.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 28th Jun 2016

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Telstra snaps up Readify for digital transformation drive
Telstra

Telstra snaps up Readify for digital transformation drive

Telstra has continued its buying spree, snapping up Readify to expand its ability to drive digital transformation for customers.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2016
Blue Central acquires VCPro; gains new boss
Health Technologies

Blue Central acquires VCPro; gains new boss

Blue Central has acquired VCPro for an undisclosed sum in a deal which gives the IT solutions and services provider new offerings - and a new boss.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 30th Jun 2016