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August 2019
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Computer problems aren’t just a nuisance they’re a disaster! Frustrating isn’t it? Your company needs and deserves the
May 2019
Is It Time For Businesses To Nudge Us Towards The Death Of Passwords? | Information Age
Passwords are no longer fit for purpose. There is a better way and it is time for businesses and indeed all publishers of websites
Annual Wage Review Could Mean Cost Pressure For Business | FUJIFILM
Businesses are faced with cost pressure on a regular basis, so any increase to the national minimum wage is likely to mean cost pressure.
April 2019
NEC Australia secures contract to improve ICT connectivity for WA Health
NEC Australia has announced it has secured contracts worth more than $23 million to enhance ICT interconnectivity within the WA public health system (WA
New Security Innovations from Xerox Help Businesses Address Network Threats in Real Time
Xerox AltaLink Multifunction Printers Offer First Line of Defense When Seconds Count Xerox announced today security enhancements to its line of Xerox AltaLink® Multifunction
NEC Australia Signs Partnership with NICE inContact
Industry-leading cloud customer experience platform CXone now available to NEC Australia customers NICE inContact announced that it has partnered with NEC Australia to deliver
Xerox Named A 2018 Top 100 Global Technology Leader
Thomson Reuters recognizes company for contributions in innovation, people, social responsibility and environmental impact For the sixth time since 2011, Xerox has been recognized
March 2019
Cisco Receives Three Climate Leadership Awards for Tackling Climate Change
We are proud to announce that Cisco was awarded three Climate Leadership Awards yesterday for excellence in greenhouse gas (GHG) management and supply chain
Biometric Identification for Over 1 Billion People | NEC
Government of India Uses NEC Biometric Identification System in 1.3-Billion-Person National Identification System In 2010, the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) launched the
February 2019
Smart City Trials to Begin in Grand Front Osaka | NEC
Realizing safe and efficient cities through the linkage and shared utilization of various data Original Article via NEC Tokyo, February 6, 2019 - NEC
NEC Provides Facial Recognition for the National Soccer Hall of Fame
Original Article via NEC Frisco, TX and Tokyo, Japan, August 21, 2018 - NEC Corporation announced that the National Soccer Hall of Fame and
Vibrant Colors & Interactive Musical Posters at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival
Original Article via Xerox (JUN 20, 2018) ROCHESTER, NY — With the cool sounds of jazz floating through the hot summer air, patrons will
NEC’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets Approved by the Science Based Targets Initiative
Original Article via NEC Tokyo, November 12, 2018 - NEC Corporation announced that its targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by FY 2031/3
Xerox Outlines Three-Year Strategy at Investor Day
Xerox Guides to over $3 Billion of Cumulative Cash Flow and Annual EPS Expansion Original Article via Xerox NEW YORK — On 5 Feb
NEC Wins Multiple 2019 iF DESIGN AWARDs
Original Article via NEC Tokyo, February 21, 2019 - NEC Corporation announced that Bio-IDiom and the Hachioji Model: "Sustainable Healthcare Ecosystem" were named winners
5G Will Create Faster and More Intelligent Smart City Services | NEC
Original Aricle via NEC There is growing enthusiasm for telecom operators to play a bigger role in the creation and management of Smart Cities,
Celebrating Xerox Chemical Engineers
When people hear the name Xerox, they may not immediately think of chemical process engineering. But Xerox chemical engineers play a critical role in
January 2019
Projecting Into the Future with Webex Teams | Cisco
Original Article by Andrew Henderson via Cisco Cisco has been quietly revolutionizing meeting rooms over the past decade. When I started at Cisco eight years
The Future Is Coming In February 2019!
Mark your calendar for February 2019 and get ready to start creating a brighter future together. ApeosPort-VII / DocuCentre-VII C7773, C6673, C5573, C4473, C3373,
Showcasing a More Personalized In-store Experience | NEC
NEC to Highlight Facial Recognition, Data Analytics at Retail’s Big Show On Jan. 13-15, the world’s largest retail conference and expo kicked off at
How Cisco IT Reduces the Cost and Complexity of Server Fleet Refresh
With 12,000 Cisco UCS servers installed in 22 company data centers worldwide, Cisco IT had a big challenge tracking when individual UCS units were
Unpacking a recent wave of Imminent RAT infections using AMP | Cisco
Cisco Talos has been tracking a series of Imminent RAT infections for the past two months following reported data from Cisco Advanced Malware Protection’s
Xerox Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies
One of the things that sets Xerox apart is our commitment to corporate social responsibility, a movement that began more than four decades ago
December 2018
SD-WAN: What is it and how can you realize the benefits now? | Cisco
Cisco Software-Defined Wide Area Network (SD-WAN) holds promising opportunity for enterprises that want to use the Cloud to enhance their technological and competitive advantage.
2018 Enterprise Networking Business: A Dynamic Year in Review | Cisco
Thinking about our new corporate theme Bridge to Possible, unveiled at the 2018 Partner Summit, it seems to me that phrase encapsulates what we
NEC Welcomes Greater Industry Collaboration on Facial Recognition Technology
NEC Corporation President and CEO Takashi Niino published the following essay regarding recent calls for government regulation and greater industry collaboration on facial recognition
Digital Collaboration Technology Helps School Realise $1.8M AUD in Benefits | Cisco
$1.8M AUD in savings is a lofty claim, but that’s exactly what the team at Open Access College (OAC) in South Australia achieved by
Capturing the Opportunity of Digital Transformation | Cisco
Information is the fuel for the continuing transformation of healthcare, enabling a care system that can address the growing challenges of quality, equity and
Cloud Content Management Brings Structure to Digital Transformation | Xerox
“The cloud has fundamentally changed the way organizations operate in the digital economy. According to a 2018 Forrester survey, ‘The cloud is no longer
Inspire Your Team to Create in any Space: Introducing the Cisco Webex Board 85
Arne Nordheim, CEO IBM Norway, says they were “looking at ways to how we can enable collaboration and accelerate it” when they added Cisco
November 2018
Extending Your Enterprise with Cisco IoT
Now more than ever, companies need to amplify the capabilities and security of their business. A key factor is extending robust networking beyond the
A New Vision for NEC’s Smart Enterprise | NEC
As the enterprise environment changes, it’s up to technology partners to provide tools and stay adaptable to help support those businesses. NEC has a
Simplicity without Compromise with Catalyst 9200 | Cisco
Enterprises are currently being challenged to transform their long-standing business models to keep up with the new digital evolution. Security, user experience, and seamless
The IP Phone: Still a Superstar | Cisco
Original Article via Cisco; Written by Fernando Mousinho I build IP phones for a living (among a few other things). The design and craftsmanship
October 2018
Cisco Webex Teams Security Keeps Data and Teams Safe
Cisco and Security Cisco Webex works hard to keep you safe. Cisco is recognized as an industry leader in security thanks to our Cisco
Business Innovation Or Stable IT? You No Longer Have To Choose | Cisco
Your technology investments play a critical role in the success of your business. They drive efficiencies. Accelerate the introduction of new products and services.
Latest Moves in UC Landscape Reinforce Need for Customer Choice | NEC
Market disruptors are commonplace in the unified communications (UC) industry, particularly over the past decade. We’ve seen the advent of BYOD, demand for more
The Ultimate Digital Solutions to Help Keep Your Important Documents Secure | FUJIFILM
With great technology comes great responsibility. This is especially true in the increasingly digital and online world we live in. These days, our whole
September 2018
Making Every Drop Count for the Great Barrier Reef | Cisco
From the time we’re young, we’re taught not to waste water. We cut down on our showers and turn off the faucet when we
What’s More Personal Than Your Face? | NEC
Personalizing the Customer Experience with a Unified Biometric Key The path to a frictionless, personalized customer experience begins with something unique and individual—your face.
The Next Wave of Computing is the Intelligent Edge and Intelligent Cloud | Microsoft
Take a look around your house, office or even the next store you visit, and you’ll start to notice that internet-connected devices are bringing
Network Analytics Explained
Network analytics is a key element of intent-based networking. Understanding how it works is not that difficult. Our customers are telling us that their
June 2018
New Equipment Vs Secondhand? How to avoid this scam
Let us start by saying that second hand equipment isn’t a bad thing, but you need to be aware and educated about it. Click the link to know how
April 2018
How to make sure you are not getting cheated
How to make sure you are not getting cheated – Are you getting the device you’re signing up for? Is it new or refurbished? Click the link to know how
Your company’s value and how to find it!
What's the best part of your job?: Working with down to earth colleagues and knowing our customers can trust and be satisfied with our XBC customer service.
March 2018
Hidden business costs that will make you think twice
Hidden costs your business should be aware of always. You may be looking at committing to new business and IT hardware and
January 2018
Martin Gleeson | XBC People Story
What's the best part of your job?: Working with down to earth colleagues and knowing our customers can trust and be satisfied with our XBC customer service.
November 2017
How a ransomware attack can kill your business
In 2015 alone, ransomware creators gained almost $24 million from victims. Entities affected by the CryptoWall ransomware, which was discovered in January
October 2017
Phone Htet | XBC People Story
What's the best part of your job?: Working with down to earth colleagues and knowing our customers can trust and be satisfied with our XBC customer service.
September 2017
TBC Supplies | XBC Client Story
TBC Supplies (True Blue Chemicals) is a Queensland owned and operated family business, that distributes a comprehensive range of market leading cleaning
August 2017
The Southport School Gold Coast | XBC Client Story
With 2 campuses, 1600 students and many staff TSS IT Manager, Richard Humphreys discusses the importance of having the right technology partner to rely on not only for support but to always find a way to do things better.
July 2017
Is Your Business NBN Ready? (And How To Find Out)
Wait a second, what is 'NBN'? When we talk about ‘Australia’s telecommunication network’, we are referring to the landline phone and internet
June 2017
Jamie Sonego | XBC People Story
We take care of IT issues so our customers can focus on growing their business.” – Jamie Sonego IT Account Manager
Natalie Davies | XBC People Story
The story of Natalie Davies and why working at XBC enables her to organise a solution for customers to have their business operating quickly and efficiently
May 2017
IMPORTANT: New Ransomware Threat: WCry
IMPORTANT: New Ransomware Threat: WCry A new ransom-ware threat known as “WannaCry” (abbreviated to “WCry”) was unleashed late last Friday night and
April 2017
ARC Australian Restoration & Construction | XBC Client Story
Jordan Powell shares his experience dealing with XBC and discusses how having a reliable print solution is an integral part of keeping his business running smoothly.
March 2017
FUJIFILM CM315z: Buyers Lab Pick Award 2017 for Outstanding Color Multifunction Printer for Small Workgroups
Ask a small business owner about their most common challenges and frustrations, and they can run the spectrum from employee attraction and retention to
October 2016
Ransomware Prevention Is The Best Attack – Don’t Be a Victim!
6 Things You Can Do Now To Protect Your Data - Ransomware Prevention Is The Best Attack Your deadline is fast approaching, and
July 2015
NEC changes its corporate brand message
NEC have announced their new corporate brand message, "Orchestrating a brighter world." Click Here to read entire article.
Going green with office printing will cut your business costs
Energy consumption is a hidden cost of printing that many small businesses over look. Running multiple, high-cost copiers or desktop printers can be inefficient
May 2015
NEC pledges support for recovery from earthquake in Nepal
The NEC Group today announced that it would donate funds totalling 2 million Japanese yen to help relief and recovery efforts in regions of