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Gartner says by 2020 AI will create more jobs than it replaces

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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Much has been said about artificial intelligence's (AI) imminent elimination of human jobs, but Gartner says in actual fact the reverse is true.
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Cloudera APAC partner awards - Deloitte AU takes out ANZ partner of the year

Thu, 14th Dec 2017
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deloitte
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​The annual Cloudera APAC Partner Summit took place in Singapore this month with Microsoft, Tech Data, and Deloitte Australia among the big winners.
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NEXTGEN/SAP partnership offers competitive advantage for resellers

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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sap
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resellers
A new partnership between SAP and NEXTGEN is about to make your life as a reseller much, much easier with access to an exclusive unique payment plan.
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Cisco maintains grip on IT security market after 'strong channel partner focus'

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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partner programmes
​Canalys has released its latest predictions surrounding the global IT security market's performance over the third quarter in 2017.
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HPE clings on to top spot in server market from looming Dell EMC

Wed, 13th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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lenovo
​Bucking the decline of the first quarter, the global server market saw growth in the third quarter with some vendors doing better than others.
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Ludicrous cybercrime profit means Mafia no longer constrained to the streets

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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malware
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ransomware
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cybersecurity
​Back in the day it was not uncommon for people to ransack stagecoaches and rob armoured trucks, but now they're robbing servers.
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Datto acquisition wraps up, company assures positive outcomes for partners

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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m&a
The result, according to the companies, is a single entity that is designed to empower MSPs with the companys' combined solutions.
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MapR brings on former IBM sales director to manage ANZ channel

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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ibm
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mapr
​MapR Technologies has announced the appointment of Paul Bennett to the role of ANZ Country Manager where he will manage partner development.
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CBRE labels APAC as “land of IT and data center opportunity”

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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colocation
​CBRE has released the findings from its most recent report that delved into the data center market in Asia Pacific – and where it's going next.
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AR or VR? GlobalData says one will offer far greater opportunities

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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Both of these technologies often make the headlines as 'game changers', but GlobalData says only one is set to completely disrupt modern business.
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Dimension Data lists big tech that will reshape digital business in 2018

Tue, 12th Dec 2017
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robots
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blockchain
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ai
Dimension Data's list of technologies with the most potential to deliver disruptive outcomes are consequently promising areas to invest in.
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Businesses MUST prepare: World's cybersecurity big guns forecast 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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ransomware
What will 2018 bring? We've brought together a line-up of cybersecurity heavyweights to provide their opinions on various topics for the year ahead.
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Malicious attacks to drive surge in cybersecurity spending for 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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siem
Gartner has predicted security spending to total US$96.3b in 2018, an increase of 8% from 2017 with some segments performing better than others.
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IDC: Australian IT execs hitting 'digital deadlock' to digital transformation

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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digital transformation
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analyst report
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it infrastructure
In 2017 63 percent of organisations in ANZ were in early stages of their digital transformation because of their 'digital deadlock'.
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Anaplan's top 4 predictions for supply chain business in 2018

Mon, 11th Dec 2017
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supply chain
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anaplan
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channel ecosystem
Baby trees are sprouting in living rooms around the world which can only mean one thing – it's prediction season.
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Interoute wins Cloud Infrastructure Award for second year in a row

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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sdn
nteroute has come away from the World Communication Awards smiling after taking out the Cloud Infrastructure Award for the second year running.
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2018 forecast: Opportunities abound but MSPs will be sacked due to security

Fri, 8th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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managed services
Continuum has garnered insights from a number of its executives that touch on why MSPs will be fired in 2018, GDPR and the challenges & opportunities.
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LogRhythm divulges eight key predictions for cybersecurity in 2018

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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malware
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ddos
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ransomware
The predictions for the new year include both good news and bad news, like the biggest data breach settlement of all time and increased awareness.
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NBN Co rolls out channel pilot program – ICT heavyweights on board

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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uc
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cisco
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telstra
A number of industry stalwarts are on board for the much anticipated channel program including Cisco, Westcon Comstor, Telstra and Vocus.
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Tech Data seals distie deal to the benefit of AU channel partners

Tue, 5th Dec 2017
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partner programmes
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cyberpower
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tech data
Tech Data has announced a distribution agreement with CyberPower Systems to allow the distributor to provide AU partners with the entire portfolio.