Edge Computing: 6 Things to Know

Stephanie Overby an award-winning journalist and editor, has written an article detailing important factors to consider when exploring edge computing. Edge computing, the practice of processing data closer to where it is generated, is becoming more common as the world becomes more digitised and, as with all new technology advances, businesses will need to explore … Continued

5G Is Nearly Here, Now What?

The fifth generation of wireless technology promises lightning-fast speed, incredibly low latency, and the capacity to carry massive numbers of connections simultaneously. Carriers around the world are now trialling 5G wireless communications with the networks and technology going live during 2019. There have been numerous terms to describe the potential impact 5G will have on … Continued

The MSP Evolution: What’s Next?

Managed Service Partners in essence remove the burden of ‘IT Chores’ from their customers so that the customer can focus on their cores. That is, the customer can focus what it is they do best and what makes their business money.  This article, written by Will Ominsky looks at what he believes is the next … Continued

Forget About Disrupting and Just Get on with it

If “Cloud” was the most overused word in 2016, then “Disruption” would be my pick for this year’s winner. It seems that the mantra for the new breed of workplace warriors is “disrupt, or be disrupted”, and anyone who isn’t turning their business on its head is surely going to end up in the dictionary … Continued

Profits Eat Innovation For Breakfast

This article from Forbes magazine ties in with our feature article this month Forget About Disrupting and Just Get on with it. It discusses striking the important balance between ensuring you make short term profits while also experimenting with new and innovative technologies, processes and ideas to allow for longer term growth and evolution. While … Continued

CompTIA September Webinar and November Community Meeting

CompTIA are continuing to host high quality and informative events to support their Community here in ANZ. The next webinar is scheduled for September 21st and the next community meeting is being held on November 8th. The September 21st Webinar is being delivered by Steve Martin of NextDC, who was a key note speaker at … Continued

Generation Y Should Be Plotting A Revolution

The recent ANZ CompTIA Community meeting was focused on the fact that today we have a multi-generational workforce. Given people are remaining in the workforce for longer, there have never been more generations working together than there are now, so we are in unchartered waters. Further to this, it interesting that it’s the youngest generation … Continued

Top 17 Tech Trends for 2017

At this time of year it is always interesting to see what is predicted in terms of trends for the year ahead in our industry. The cloud was of course highly evident in the recent years, along with the Internet of Everything and Cyber Security. So what does 2017 hold? In this article from Forbes, … Continued

Is Flexible Billing The New Reseller Battleground

The only thing that is certain in the IT channel is change. Last month Moheb spoke to Heather Wright at Channel Life about the huge changes we have seen in the IT channel here in ANZ thanks to the evolution of the Managed Services business model. He also spoke about while he believes the Managed … Continued

The Evolution of the Ransomware Business Model

Ransomware attacks are one thing that I have started to see and hear more and more of lately. This type of malicious software, designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money (ransom) is paid, is wreaking havoc for partners and their customers. Recently I was trying to get hold of … Continued