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Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study
Robotics

Execs believe AI and robotics could change workplace for the better - study

Study finds teaming machine intelligence with humans can help organisations embrace efficient and meritocratic workforces.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jan 2018
Samsung advocates for collaborative AI research
Artificial Intelligence

Samsung advocates for collaborative AI research

Samsung Research hosted its AI Summit on January 16-17, exploring ways to accelerate AI research and understand its commercial applications.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Big data to enjoy an even bigger year in 2018
Data Analytics

Big data to enjoy an even bigger year in 2018

Three interwoven data-driven trends will likely occupy the energies of business leaders over the next 12 months.

By David Hope • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center
Virtualisation

VMware announces availability of Pulse IoT Center

VMware says they put the Pulse IoT Center through the paces of an extensive beta test with customers and partners going back to June 2017.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB
Fintech

Enterprise finance applications finding their way to the cloud - MYOB

Mid-to-large enterprises are rapidly adopting pure cloud-based finance solutions, driving productivity and profitability gains, reports Gartner.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jan 2018
New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace
Unified Communications

New to VR? Here's how you can use it in the workplace

Virtual reality isn't just for gamers; it's transforming workplaces by enhancing team building, customer experience, and remote collaboration. Here's how.

By Ellie Martin • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year
Marketing Technologies

Marketing and messaging trends shaping Facebook Messenger this year

Improved group chats, realtime features, and visual messaging are just a few of the features in store for messaging app.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges
Firewalls

Struggling with IoT or BYOD? Here's how to overcome the main challenges

​The ideas of 'bring your own device' (BYOD) and Internet of Things (IoT) are a dream come true for most employees – but a nightmare for IT staff.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay
Fintech

Aus payments fintech Verrency signs long-term agreement with UnionPay

Australian fintech Verrency has inked a long-term deal with UnionPay International to integrate its value-added services into UnionPay's UPI Wallet across Asia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018
Maritime NZ's innovative digital marketing campaign wins award
Marketing Technologies

Maritime NZ's innovative digital marketing campaign wins award

Maritime NZ's innovative “Virtual Coastwatch” digital campaign, promoting lifejacket use, wins gold at New York's International Festival of Media Awards.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?
Marketing Technologies

Is your business ready for mobile first indexing?

Google is moving to mobile-first indexing as over 50% of people now search on smartphones. Here are tips to get ready.

By Chad Crowe • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018
Gartner outlines the future of global IT spending
Blockchain

Gartner outlines the future of global IT spending

Gartner forecasts a 4.5% rise in global IT spending to USD $3.7 trillion in 2018, driven by digital business, AI opportunities, and SaaS solutions.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
ANZ - world leaders in IoT but held back by security fears
Storage

ANZ - world leaders in IoT but held back by security fears

53% of ANZ respondents ranked artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning as an important technology initiative in their company.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS
Unified Communications

Exclusive interview - Cradlepoint on how partners can benefit from networks-aaS

ChannelLife talks to Cradlepoint CMO and APAC MD about what to expect from the company's move to a subscription model.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line
Unified Communications

Dell launches environmentally sustainable jewellery line

Dell partners with actress Nikki Reed to launch a jewellery line using recycled gold from computer motherboards, blending sustainability with fashion.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Cradlepoint embraces subscription model with new solutions
Software-as-a-Service

Cradlepoint embraces subscription model with new solutions

The model reflects the industry trend toward SaaS and aims to simplify the application of 4G LTE solutions for end-users.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jan 2018
Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018
Data Analytics

Algorithm-friendly C.Vs & data analytics: How recruitment is expected to change in 2018

Unless you are a contract or temporary worker - do not change jobs too frequently as turnover can be factored into the criteria AI screens for.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
IDC - opportunity in IoT market as NZ's uptake doubles
Internet of Things

IDC - opportunity in IoT market as NZ's uptake doubles

Nearly 26% of New Zealand organizations implemented IoT solutions in 2017, up from 13.7% the previous year, says IDC NZ.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018
The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018
Software-as-a-Service

The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Tue, 16th Jan 2018