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WA-based Norwood Systems signs distie deal with Affinion
Partner Programmes

WA-based Norwood Systems signs distie deal with Affinion

Norwood Systems teams with Affinion to boost global loyalty schemes with its World Apps, eyeing a surge in digital rewards.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Kordia teams up with Dell Boomi to transform Aussie business expansion
Kordia

Kordia teams up with Dell Boomi to transform Aussie business expansion

Kordia Solutions Australia improves internal processes and customer services using Dell Boomi's integration platform as a service.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
TIBCO's new CTO to drive 'technological excellence' in APAC & Japan
Chief Technology Officers

TIBCO's new CTO to drive 'technological excellence' in APAC & Japan

TIBCO appoints Robert Merlicek as new CTO for APJ, based in Australia. He will lead implementation of TIBCO's technology vision in the region.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Automation likely the future of Australian tech manufacturing
Manufacturing

Automation likely the future of Australian tech manufacturing

Survey finds majority of Australian manufacturers support automation as the future for innovation. Over half plan to invest in robotic solutions.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017

Global Stories

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Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks
Distributed Denial of Service

Global concern over distributed denial-of-service attacks

DDoS threat escalates as Arbor reveals a record 800 Gbps attack, raising global alarm on internet security and IoT vulnerabilities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
How to stay safe online when heading back to school
Malware

How to stay safe online when heading back to school

Tips for parents as kids head back to school: discuss online safety, set device limits, check apps & teach good password practices.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Polycom addresses demand for technology in Kerala, India
Hybrid & Remote Work

Polycom addresses demand for technology in Kerala, India

Polycom champions unified tech solutions in Kerala to meet soaring demand and enhance connectivity for businesses and government.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company
Workforce Technology

OpenView invests US$25m in ANZ workforce management company

US$25m boost from OpenView set to fuel ANZ's Deputy, an innovator reshaping workforce management globally, including a major Sydney expansion.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds
Cybersecurity

Automation and human skill imperative for cyber security teams, report finds

HPE report reveals cyber security teams at risk, underlines the need for both automation and human expertise to fortify defences.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy
Cartech

Volkswagen debuts all-electric minibus concept for the modern hippy

Volkswagen unveils plans for its first electric microbus, the I.D. BUZZ, with a range of 600km and fully autonomous driving mode.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
Apple's $1billion lawsuit against chip maker Qualcomm
Semiconductors

Apple's $1billion lawsuit against chip maker Qualcomm

Apple sues Qualcomm for $1bn, alleging anticompetitive tactics in the chip maker's attempts to maintain smartphone semiconductor monopoly.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
TCN inks exclusive partnership with Japan-based reseller
Customer Relationship Management

TCN inks exclusive partnership with Japan-based reseller

TCN partners exclusively with Japan's ICXnet to market its cloud-based contact center suite, Platform 3.0, to domestic and multinational companies in Japan.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Amrut Software officially a Github distie for India
Marketing Technologies

Amrut Software officially a Github distie for India

Amrut Software becomes value added reseller for GitHub in India, offering consultancy, services, and new opportunities.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life
Malware

Holding a peace sign in your selfie could ruin your life

Japanese study reveals that fingerprints can be detected and stolen from photos on social media, increasing risk of fingerprint fraud.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 20th Jan 2017
Brother reveals inkjet range to 'answer the needs' of SMBs
Brother

Brother reveals inkjet range to 'answer the needs' of SMBs

Brother launches new generation of A4 and A3 colour Business Inkjet models for small offices and medium-sized businesses.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017
Oracle expands cloud business in 3 new regions, APAC coming soon
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Oracle expands cloud business in 3 new regions, APAC coming soon

Oracle bolsters its global cloud reach, announcing new data centers in the UK, Virginia, and Turkey with APAC growth on the horizon.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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ASB joins another Chinese social media platform
Gaming

ASB joins another Chinese social media platform

ASB enhances customer outreach by launching a WeChat profile, expanding services to Chinese clients after its successful Weibo debut.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017