Africa stories - Page 44
China Unicom announces launch of new Hong Kong data center
Tue, 23rd Aug 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
China Unicom opened its largest Hong Kong data center last week, which is also the company's most advanced cloud center beyond mainland China.
US-based OffsiteDataSync expands data center network into Singapore
Wed, 17th Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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dc
OffsiteDataSync has opened a Singapore-based data centre to attract US-based clients with its Veeam-powered availability services.
Maori and Pacific youth targeted for ICT jobs
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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ict
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high tech youth network
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volution
High Tech Youth aims to revolutionise NZ's tech scene by 2020 by harnessing Maori and Pacific youth potential in ICT jobs.
Quantum IT Limited, NZ appointed as exclusive distributor by Blueleaf
Mon, 15th Aug 2016
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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cloud services
Quantum IT New Zealand was appointed as exclusive distributor for New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific Islands by Blueleaf Software Technologies.
Digital divide and climate change: Huawei outlines their commitments
Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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cleantech
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climate change
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digital divide
Huawei pledges action on climate and digital gaps, revealing eco-goals and tech outreach in their latest sustainability report.
CUI Global reports Q2 results, following data center deal with VPS
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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vps
CUI Global touts robust Q2 outcomes, buoyed by its trailblazing VPS data center agreement and multiple key contract wins.
Kiwi aviation firm cites Rackspace as key tool in operational automation
Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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digital transformation
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it automation
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rackspace
Takeflite, a Kiwi-based travel tech company, has taken operational automation and digital transformation under its wings, using Rackspace as its tool.
Duncan Hewett to steer VMware's APAC operations as senior VP and GM
Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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virtualisation
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it automation
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vmware
VMware has appointed Duncan Hewett as senior vice president and general manager, who will lead the company's operations across Asia Pacific and Japan.
Trend Micro helps INTERPOL bring down notorious Nigerian cybercriminal
Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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cybersecurity
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trend micro
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bec scam
Trend Micro has helped INTERPOL catch the leader of a Nigerian cyber criminal ring, responsible for up to $60 million in losses from BEC scams.
Ingram Micro US$6 billion acquisition hits speed bump
Mon, 25th Jul 2016
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ingram micro
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distributors
Tianjin Tianhai's US$6 billion acquisition of Ingram Micro has hit a speed bump, with Shanghai Stock Exchange asking for more information on the deal.
Young Māori innovators head to Silicon Valley
Tue, 19th Jul 2016
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nzqa
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māori students
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rangatahi
The students, along with chaperones, have already left for the land of innovation in California and have a big adventure ahead.
Do you know how to spot and destroy that BEC scam?
Thu, 14th Jul 2016
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email security
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cybersecurity
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symantec
Business email compromise scams, also known as CEO fraud, is a huge problem in 2016. How can you spot one and what should you do about it?.
Cloud hardware market hits $6.6 billion in Q1
Mon, 4th Jul 2016
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public cloud
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cloud services
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analyst report
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure revenue grew 3.9% to $6.6 billion on slowed demand from public cloud in the first quarter of 2016.
Cloud IT revenue skyrockets in first quarter 2016
Fri, 1st Jul 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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cloud services
Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure revenue has grown 3.9% to 6.6 billion on slowed demand from public cloud in the first quarter of 2016.
Acer suffers US data breach, extent of damage unknown
Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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breach prevention
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cybersecurity
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acer
Taiwanese tech giant Acer recently suffered a massive data breach that has potentially affected 34,500 of its US customers.
Dell leads declining PC monitor market
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Despite a shrinking market, Dell holds its lead in global PC monitor sales with a 16.8% share, thanks to robust growth in Central-Eastern Europe and Canada.
Independence Day Resurgence: The critics aren't happy
Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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reviews
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film review
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technology gifts
Sequel slump: 'Independence Day Resurgence' fails to ignite critic enthusiasm, with lacklustre charm and plot.
The huge digital divide: 68% of Asia-Pacific residents still not connected to net
Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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uc
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wireless networks
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cloud services
The huge extent of the global digital divide has been uncovered, showing that 57% of the world's urban population are unconnected to the internet.
Kaspersky Lab discovers underground market selling 70,000 hacked servers
Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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ddos
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datacentre infrastructure
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky Lab researchers have discovered an underground market of hacked servers, which can sell for as little as $6 per compromised server.
Fight against spam now a global effort
Wed, 15th Jun 2016
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spam
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dia
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cyber attacks
Enforcement agencies from around the world including New Zealand have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to fight against spam.