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Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division
Firewalls

Westcon-Comstor adds Stratus to vendor list, boosts IoT division

Westcon-Comstor expands its IoT portfolio by partnering with Stratus Technologies to offer advanced edge computing solutions across EMEA, targeting digital transformation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Sep 2024
Verne appoints Jensen as new Head of Marketing
Software-as-a-Service

Verne appoints Jensen as new Head of Marketing

Verne appoints Anne Katrine Vestergaard Jensen as Head of Marketing to bolster its sustainable data centre services across Northern Europe amidst rising demand.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024

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CommScope highlights strategies to boost data centre sustainability
Connectivity

CommScope highlights strategies to boost data centre sustainability

CommScope unveils cutting-edge strategies to enhance data centre sustainability, focusing on reducing carbon footprints, conserving space, and improving efficiency.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Oct 2024
Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations
Network Infrastructure

Exclusive: Ericsson's Nathan McGregor outlines wireless tech innovations

Ericsson's Nathan McGregor details how the firm is driving wireless tech forward, enhancing enterprise connectivity with innovations in 5G, SASE, and more.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation
Smart Cities

Telehouse celebrates 35 years of global DC services & innovation

Telehouse celebrates 35 years in data centre services, expanding from its 1989 New York launch to over 45 centres worldwide, including new sites in Thailand and Canada.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Sep 2024
Canon launches secure imageFORMULA DR-S350NW scanner for hybrid work
Data Protection

Canon launches secure imageFORMULA DR-S350NW scanner for hybrid work

Canon Europe launches the imageFORMULA DR-S350NW, a secure A4 desktop scanner, enhancing agility and efficiency for businesses through innovative features.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug
EduTech

New study shows screen time concerns, Gen Z struggle to unplug

A survey by ExpressVPN reveals 86% of parents worry about children's screen time, while 46% of Gen Z are actively trying to cut down, despite facing FOMO challenges.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization
Application Programming Interface

Xalts partners with Avalanche to drive RWA tokenization

Xalts and Avalanche are teaming up to revolutionise financial institutions with custom blockchain networks and RWA tokenization, launching in Turkey with Misyon Bank.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2024
CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts
Hyperscale

CommScope's innovations help data centres adapt to high fibre counts

CommScope's latest innovations, including rollable ribbon fibre cabling and the Propel platform, help data centres adapt to rising fibre counts.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024
Life360 launches new & improved Tile Bluetooth trackers
Bluetooth

Life360 launches new & improved Tile Bluetooth trackers

Life360 has launched a new range of Tile Bluetooth trackers with advanced features to enhance family safety and item tracking, starting at GBP £24.99.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 17th Sep 2024

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N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network
EduTech

N4L partners with Palo Alto & 2degrees for school network

N4L has forged long-term partnerships with Palo Alto Networks and 2degrees to enhance Managed Network services for New Zealand schools, starting March 2025.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2024
Australian logistics face 16-hour monthly losses over tech issues
Clean technologies

Australian logistics face 16-hour monthly losses over tech issues

Mobile technology downtime costs Australia's transport sector 16 hours monthly, impacting profits and causing stress. SOTI calls for better support tools.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Oct 2024
LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan
Network Infrastructure

LitUp signs MoU with International Gateway for USD $300m plan

LitUp Network and International Gateway Company have inked a USD $300 million MoU to enhance Thailand's network infrastructure, boosting their ASEAN presence.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Zyxel launches PoE extender to aid SMB & MSP connectivity
Network Infrastructure

Zyxel launches PoE extender to aid SMB & MSP connectivity

Zyxel Networks launches the PoE12-3PD, a Power over Ethernet Extender designed to overcome long-distance network deployment challenges faced by SMBs and MSPs.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure
Unified Communications

OMS Group invests USD $300m to enhance telecom infrastructure

OMS Group allocates USD $300 million to expand submarine cable and terrestrial infrastructure, boosting connectivity in response to digital ecosystem demands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2024
Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion
Unified Communications

Nokia chosen by Spark NZ for major 5G network expansion

Nokia chosen by Spark New Zealand to spearhead its 4G and 5G expansion, providing equipment for over 700 sites, aiming to streamline operations and boost connectivity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Telstra hits 1.6Tb/s data milestone with Ericsson & Ciena
Unified Communications

Telstra hits 1.6Tb/s data milestone with Ericsson & Ciena

Telstra, Ericsson, and Ciena achieve a monumental milestone in fibre optics, transmitting data at 1.6Tb/s over 700km, doubling previous capacity.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Sep 2024