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Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost
Financial results

Rebate woes hit Tech Data profits, despite sales boost

Tech Data has recorded a solid increase in net sales on the back of its Technology Solutions acquisition, but weaker than expected profits for Q2.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Canberra Data Centres to invest more than $500m in one region
Hyperscale

Canberra Data Centres to invest more than $500m in one region

Canberra Data Centers (CDC) is building a new 20 MW data center in Fyshwick, Australia, with an investment exceeding $150m.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Fujitsu's data centre project receives two sustainability awards
Hyperscale

Fujitsu's data centre project receives two sustainability awards

Fujitsu says data centres are one of the main drivers of the increasing GHG emissions caused by the ICT industry.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services
Data Analytics

Isentia re-structures organisation, launches new brand and new data insight led services

Investments include the launch of 'Stories', an additional capability within its MediaPortal platform, which was recently upgraded.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector
Hyperscale

Interview: Microsoft on what the new Azure regions mean for AU's public sector

We discuss how this announcement is significant for the public sector, and how it marks the beginning of a strong partnership.

By Patrick Martlew • 5 min read • Wed, 16th Aug 2017
Plans for $350m cable project in motion following successful seabed survey
Network Infrastructure

Plans for $350m cable project in motion following successful seabed survey

Southern Cross Cables and EGS complete seafloor survey for $350m undersea cable to connect Australia, New Zealand and US.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres
Hyperscale

Microsoft to deliver Azure from two Canberra data centres

Microsoft will be the only major cloud provider in Aus to deliver hyperscale cloud services to handle Unclassified and Protected government data.

By Kai Ping Lew • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Digital Realty begins search for new chief operating officer
Hyperscale

Digital Realty begins search for new chief operating officer

Members of Digital Realty's management team will assume Appleby's duties in the interim until a successor is identified.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service
Digital Entertainment

Disney vs Netflix: Mickey Mouse is establishing his own streaming service

Disney takes on Netflix with a new streaming empire, gearing up to launch its exclusive services from 2018, propelled by BAMTech technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Cognizant reveals financial results for Q2 2017
Cognizant

Cognizant reveals financial results for Q2 2017

The company posted a rise in revenue to $3.67 billion, up 8.9% from the year-ago quarter and 3.5% sequentially.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017
80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm
DataCentre infrastructure

80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm

Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Aug 2017

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[24]7 and Mitsui seal reseller agreement to bring solutions to Japan
Partner Programmes

[24]7 and Mitsui seal reseller agreement to bring solutions to Japan

By reselling [24]7 technology, Mitsui will be expanding its offerings to include cloud-based solutions that leverage AI and machine learning.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017
Data#3 joins billion dollar club - and posts record profit
Cloud Services

Data#3 joins billion dollar club - and posts record profit

Data#3 has joined the $1 billion club, clocking up revenue of $1.1 billion for the year ended 30 June – and posting a record profit to boot.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 23rd Aug 2017
Aims - the only Malaysian data center operator included in Asia leaderboard
Hyperscale

Aims - the only Malaysian data center operator included in Asia leaderboard

Aims, the only Malaysian data centre operator, secured a spot in Cloudscene's Asia leaderboard, moving up to 7th place in Q2.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017
Wipro wins managed services contract with largest telco in Banngladesh
Partner Programmes

Wipro wins managed services contract with largest telco in Banngladesh

​Wipro Limited has won a five-year IT infrastructure and applications managed services engagement with Grameenphone.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Yellow's CEO steps down as the company continues digital strategy transition
Yellow

Yellow's CEO steps down as the company continues digital strategy transition

Shaking off its analogue Yellow Pages origins, CMO Darren Linton will drive the company as a digital business as interim CEO.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017
Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'
Partner Programmes

Trans-Pacific partnership helps startups to survive 'Valley of Death'

Monevation chief executive officer says that the statistics show over 80% of startups fail somewhere between product creation and customer traction.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017