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Cisco and SAS build Internet of Things research lab in Sydney

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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SAS, Cisco and UTS have created the UTS-SAS-Cisco IoT Innovation Lab to explore the potential of IoT data analytics.
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Telco market: ComCom sums up the biggest moves of 2017

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The Commerce Commission's report unveils major 2017 telecom trends: fixed wireless surge, new IoT networks, the Tasman fibre optic cable, and more.
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Government welcomes new regional Optus mobile sites

Tue, 10th Apr 2018
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The project will cost $7.8 million to build. $5.5 million of this is Federal funding, while the other $2.3 million comes from Optus.
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ioFABRIC: Surprise, your storage needs a forklift upgrade

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Businesses, it's time to stop the storage refresh cycle. ioFABRIC's AI-driven, objective-defined storage eliminates the need for costly upgrades.
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Cryptocurrency investors reminded of tax obligations

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The currency is usually encrypted using Blockchain technology that regulates the generation of new units and verifies fund transfers.
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Fibre-to-the-Curb: NBN releases new broadband access technology

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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The NBN Co solution promises fast broadband by connecting fibre to a telecom pit near a driveway outside a home or business.
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Vertiv releases new uninterruptible power supply for edge applications

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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Vertiv has launched the Liebert ITA2 UPS, a robust and highly-efficient power supply solution for various IT and non-IT applications.
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$570 million IoT goldmine waiting to be tapped by NZ agri sector

Mon, 9th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's agricultural sector could unlock NZD $570 million through enhanced use of IoT technology, driving productivity and sustainability improvements.
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Interview: Hitachi Vantara discusses the big questions on everyone's data-obsessed minds

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Hitachi Vantara's VP discusses businesses' struggles with data storage, management and the impact of IoT and machine learning.
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AI-DAY: Using artificial intelligence to scam the scammers

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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Re:scam, an AI chatbot developed by Netsafe, is wasting scammers' time with endless questions to protect potential victims.
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AI-DAY: Is artificial intelligence the answer to pest control?

Fri, 6th Apr 2018
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New Zealand's AI-DAY event showcased the unconventional use of AI for pest control, including a device that lures and eliminates predators.
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Kordia completes IoT network that reaches 94% of population

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Kordia completes Thinxtra's IoT network, covering 94% of the population. The Sigfox network enhances agriculture, smart city projects, and more, nationwide.
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Google expands Asia Pacific cloud network with new subsea cable

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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The cloud giant's investment in the JGA cable system adds to its portfolio of existing cable investments, which include HK-G and SJC subsea cables.
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Ivanti releases new cloud AI bot app for service management

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Ivanti unveils a new AI-driven cloud app for service management, integrating virtual support with the ease and intuition of Siri and Alexa.
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Power and cooling are critical to edge computing - here's why

Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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Regardless of what industry you're in, if your business is storing data, it's very likely you've heard of edge computing.
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Exclusive interview: SAS, data analytics and the politics of energy

Tue, 3rd Apr 2018
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Tim Fairchild, SAS's global energy director, discusses data's pivotal role in the evolving energy sector and the unique impact of NZ's Downstream conference.
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Cisco vs. Microsoft: Giants battle for leadership as market reaches all-time high

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Global collaboration market hits record high in Q4 with revenues reaching almost $10bn, reports Synergy Research Group. Cisco and Microsoft lead the market.
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Self-monitoring trash cans & smart dairy herds: Spark rolls out IoT network

Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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Spark's long-range, low-power network for the Internet of Things is now operational in 60% of New Zealand, with plans to extend coverage further.
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SolarWinds introduces new backup service for physical and virtual servers

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Survey reveals IT pros frustrated with costly, complex backup solutions; SolarWinds responds with user-friendly alternative.
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“As revolutionary as the Internet” - Oracle CTO unveils new autonomous database

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Oracle's Larry Ellison introduces new cloud database, claiming it's as revolutionary as the Internet. Takes aim at Amazon's offering.