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Dicker Data forge distribution deal with Commvault

Dicker Data to distribute Commvault's data backup and recovery offerings, aiming to drive sales in mid-market to enterprise segments.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Biometrics

Govt launches National Security Science and Technology Policy

Australia's new National Security Science and Technology Policy focuses on cybersecurity, border security, and intelligence, among other areas.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Victorian Govt devotes $17.6 m to Cyber Security Strategy

The strategy will protect government agencies and networks from cyber hacking threats, and will also help to protect the privacy of Victorians.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Google

Google AU hits $1b in revenue… or is it $3b?

In Google Australia has posted $1.02b in revenue. However, in their report, they note that it could have been $3b if not for creative accounting.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Global Stories

Australian stories

Partner Programmes

ANZ companies take five of six Riverbed APJ Partner Awards

ANZ companies dominated the Riverbed APJ Partner Awards, nabbing five out of six accolades for excellent service and innovative business solutions.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Unified Communications

Will 2018 be the year for OTT 2.0?

Over the Top (OTT) video is rapidly gaining fans and market share, but 2018 could well be the year it reaches a whole new level.

By Paula Minardi • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd May 2018

Deloitte

Opportunity growth in mobility as importance of flexibility rockets

According to a survey by Hays Recruitment, 89% of employers and 96% of professionals say flexibility is an area worth thinking about.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018

Marketing Technologies

Online retail giant's Australia launch shakes local market

Zara's launch of its online store in Australia has caused local retailers to dramatically increase their ad spend, according to data from SEMrush.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Taxation

NZ Government clamps down on GST for overseas goods retailers

From October 1, 2019, overseas websites selling into the New Zealand market will have to register for GST, just like any Kiwi company.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Marketing Technologies

Vend brings buy now, pay later solution to Kiwi SMBs

Afterpay allows customers to buy in-store instantly, putting down a quarter of the cost and paying over four equal fortnightly instalments.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Datacom

Datacom to move around the corner for the sake of 10Gb fibre

Datacom relocates its Adelaide office to Franklin Street in July to benefit from the city's Ten Gigabit fibre-optic network, enhancing connectivity and growth.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Gaming

The top five best Xbox One exclusives released so far

Last week we took a lot at some of the best PS4 exclusives that you can buy right now. Today, we do the same thing but for all of you Xbox One owners.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Endpoint Protection

Penten locked and loaded for next stage in secure mobility and cyber deception

Canberra cybersecurity provider Penten is continuing to take advantage of its 'extraordinary' growth over the last three years.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 1st May 2018

Hyperscale

Cyber insurance may have big part in Australia's future if data breach lawsuits gain ground

Class-action lawsuits may now be a reality under Australia's mandatory notifiable data breach (NDB) legislation that is now in effect.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Partner Programmes

Ajilon is now Modis Australia after local rebranding effort

The rebrand will not change the company's current service offering, which spans IT consultancy and recruitment.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Smart Cities

Smart city grant helps local projects get off the ground

The Smart Cities Council will award benefits to communities in Australia and New Zealand looking to accelerate their smart city initiatives.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018

Partner Programmes

Tech Data, Equate recognised at Forcepoint APAC Partner Awards

Key channel partners from across the region attended a two-day conference to learn more about Forcepoint's human-centric security strategy.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Apr 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Australian stories

Firewalls

Arrow ECS inks new distie agreement with Sophos in NZ

Sophos has partnered with Arrow ECS in New Zealand, marking its third distributor in the region, to strengthen market strategies and support local businesses.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd May 2018