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Amazon to produce Lord of the Rings television series

Tue, 14th Nov 2017
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Amazon has secured global TV rights to J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved *The Lord of the Rings*, promising an epic prequel series for Prime Video fans.
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Exclusive: Amazon bringing massive CX opportunities for local channel

Mon, 13th Nov 2017
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Amazon is coming – and it's bringing with it a 'massive' opportunity for the local IT reseller community, Frost & Sullivan says.
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Exclusive interview: Nlyte CMO asserts data centre future is hybrid

Thu, 9th Nov 2017
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In an exclusive interview at DCD Zettastructure, Mark Gaydos discussed the ever-evolving data centre industry and the implications for all involved.
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The wait is over: Google opens first cloud region in India

Tue, 7th Nov 2017
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The platform is now ready for customers to build applications and store data, joining the company's other Asia Pacific regions.
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Facebook, Amazon & NTT Com build Japan - Philippines subsea cable

Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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NTT Com's Asia Submarine-cable Express (ASE), Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) and Pacific Crossing-1 (PC-1) cables will connect with Jupiter cable.
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The Kindle is back, and it's basically a submarine now

Fri, 13th Oct 2017
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Amazon's new Kindle Oasis dives into waterproof reading, with a high-res screen and weeks-long battery, made for bath to poolside page-turning.
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The Amazon effect: Kiwi retailers spooked by commerce giants

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Kiwi retailers face stiff challenge as 'Amazon effect' dents business confidence and sparks GST fairness debate.
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Amazon introduces the new and improved Echo Plus

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Amazon has announced the next generation of its Echo smart speaker, the all-new Echo and Echo Plus, with improved sound and design.
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Kiwi retailers shouldn't fear Amazon, they should leverage it – eCommerce expert

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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New Zealand businesses should embrace Amazon's entry into Australia as an opportunity, says expert. Amazon is an enabler, not a competitor.
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Cloud services growing faster than any IT market today – and tomorrow

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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The global infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) public cloud market surged 31 percent in 2016 to reach US$22.1 billion, up from $16.8 billion in 2015.
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Cloudera launches new software for the shared data experience

Thu, 28th Sep 2017
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Cloudera's new SDX software revolutionises enterprise data sharing with enhanced security and governance, reducing costs and complexity.
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Gartner: The battle for the cloud has not even started yet

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Andrew White has an interesting framework to look at the battle for the cloud today and where he thinks it will go in the not too distant future.
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Cloud providers & outsourcing driving AU data center demand, report says

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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A surge in cloud services is fuelling Australia's data centre expansion, with Sydney and Melbourne markets leading growth, finds a new report.
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Alexa, say my name: Turns out people love talking to their speakers

Thu, 21st Sep 2017
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Voice is the new touch; global smart speaker sales soar by 843%, as Amazon leads the charge with 82% market share.
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Amazon and Twentieth Century Fox sign landmark international TV deal

Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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Beginning in September of this year, Amazon Prime will start introducing seasons of This Is Us and The Exorcist...
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TVs too mainstream for you? Try Epson's $4,000 short range projector

Mon, 11th Sep 2017
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Epson's Home Cinema LS100 brings big-screen projection to living rooms with its ultra-short throw design and innovative laser technology.
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What Southeast Asia stands to gain from digital disruption

Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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Southeast Asia's digital leap, thanks to a surge in users, may reshape its $50bn internet economy as local firms edge out giants.
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Alexa, meet Cortana: The AI superteam coming to your Windows PC

Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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Microsoft and Amazon have announced a collaboration that will bring Alexa to Windows 10 PCs and allow Cortana to be accessed on Alexa-enabled devices.
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Shots fired: Alexa strikes back in the smart speaker war

Wed, 30th Aug 2017
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Amazon announced an all-new Alexa feature that lets users control music across multiple Amazon Echo devices...
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How colocation providers can follow Amazon's lead & create lucrative new IT offerings

Fri, 25th Aug 2017
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Colocation providers can emulate Amazon's model by leveraging their IT expertise to create profitable new offerings, transforming their industry presence.