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SMBs struggle to set up shop due to slow internet speeds

A Reckon survey reveals that one in three Australian small businesses struggle to set up due to poor government support and slow internet speeds.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Feb 2018

Partner Programmes

Ingram Micro launches accessory range to help Kiwi resellers fight off Amazon

Ingram Micro NZ teams up with Oriental Pacific to release new accessory range to help Kiwi resellers compete with Amazon.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 14th Dec 2017

Global Stories

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Data Analytics

A glance at the future: Mind-reading AI, VR journalism & radical collaboration

Purdue scientists decode brain activity, igniting AI-led mind-reading tech to revolutionise future workplaces.

By Ram Vaidyanathan • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Report: Enterprise server demand underwhelming for 4Q17

A report by Dell'Oro Group has shown that high memory costs contributed to a slower than expected Purley refresh cycle slowing sales in the quarter.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018

Hyperscale

AWS launches image recognition AI for APAC developers

Amazon Rekognition makes it easy to add image analysis to applications, using powerful, deep learning-based image and face recognition.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Data Analytics

Amazon Web Services strikes record deal with Taipei Government

Amazon Web Services inks a landmark deal with the Taipei Government to boost cloud-based big data in education, partnering with seven local universities.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018

Hyperscale

Amazon and Facebook make 2017 the year of hyperscale

Hyperscale operators' capex surged 19% in Q4 2017, hitting $22bn. Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple and Facebook are the five biggest spenders.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Platform-as-a-Service

Cloud eCommerce platform enhances tie-in with Amazon marketplace

Magento Commerce is adding greater capabilities that allow merchants to manage their Amazon inventory on the cloud eCommerce platform.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Feb 2018

Private Cloud

Azure nipping at the heels of AWS, new cloud report finds

Microsoft's Azure is closing the gap with Amazon Web Services in cloud adoption, particularly among enterprises, RightScale's latest survey reveals.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

Apps

2018, the year that...apps will become intuitive and conversational

Striking a balance between human-led interactions and digital advancements will be key in delivering the next level of customer service in 2018.

By Simon Horrocks • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Feb 2018

Supply Chain

Amazon and eBay pushing department stores to extinction

The new generation of tech-savvy shoppers prefer to shop with online platforms like Amazon and eBay that provide lower prices.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

DataCentre infrastructure

Expert paints picture of steady worldwide growth for colocation providers

The first half of 2017 alone saw $18.2 billion invested in mergers and acquisitions, up from $7.6 billion in all of 2016 and $6 billion in 2015.

By Julia Gabel • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Feb 2018

Lenovo

Detachable tablets return to growth while slate tablets continue decline

Growth for the overall year just remained positive with 1.6 percent year over year growth in 2017, a sharp drop from the 24 percent growth in 2016.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Feb 2018

Internet of Things

Amazonification of brick and mortar retailers: Why Aussie organisations must mobilise

Mobility is already mission critical in the retail space. Addressing it with a focus on integration will ensure you don't miss the mark.

By Adele Beachley • 6 min read • Tue, 6th Feb 2018

Amazon

Amazon's foray into Australia may push local retailers to the edge

Amazon's Australian launch threatens local retailers like JB Hi-Fi and Woolworths, urging them to invest in tech and unique customer experiences for survival.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Jan 2018

Hyperscale

Amazon Web Services named a favorite by global media giant

Comcast Cable chooses Amazon Web Services as its preferred public cloud infrastructure provider, expanding its use of the platform.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 19th Jan 2018

Amazon

Business guru shares retail tips ahead of Amazon's arrival

Understanding the fundamentals of business in today's disrupted world will protect New Zealand retailers from Amazon, says author Ed Ludbrook.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Five ways Aussie retail can survive the arrival of Amazon

Australian retailers can survive Amazon, says business author Ed Ludbrook. Retail is about problem solving and customer loyalty.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jan 2018

Digital Entertainment

Amazon Music Unlimited arrives in 28 countries

Amazon Music Unlimited expands into 28 more countries, offering a catalogue of over 40 million songs and thousands of playlists to more listeners.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Dec 2017

Hyperscale

Connecting the dots between BYOD and the cloud

When it comes to the cloud, companies and organisations have become more comfortable with running critical business workloads there.

By Kevin Greely • 5 min read • Mon, 11th Dec 2017