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Stories by Ashton - Page 49

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Virtustream partners with Dell EMC to bolster offering in APAC region

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Virtustream and Dell EMC affirm that through their service provider ecosystem they're ideally placed to make inroads in the ANZ region.
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How smaller, innovative firms can deliver better value than big consulting firms

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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Big is often still viewed as best, despite the key advantages that smaller businesses can provide like agility and availability of expertise.
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This week's highlights from the Aussie channel - deals, deeds and disties

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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Today sees the end of another working week (well for most of us at least) in Australia's channel – so what went down this week?.
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Y Soft MD: Huge channel opportunities in the ANZ enterprise office solution market

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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The IT industry and channel is ever-changing. Y Soft Australia MD, Adam O'Neill discusses key trends and opportunities in the enterprise printing industry.
Opportunity dial

Konica Minolta's new edge platform set to open opportunities for partners

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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firewalls
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network security
Konica Minilta has partnered with Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Sophos, Canonical and BrainTribe to future-proof business IT management.
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ALE celebrates partners at annual APAC event – Aussies among them

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) recently held its annual Partner Event for the APAC region, with AU partners among the major winners.
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CyberArk expands tech partner program to drive channel opportunities

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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integration
C3 Alliance now has 45 partners and features 63 product integrations to increase the value of existing IT investments and improve security.
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Cisco wraps up acquisition of AppDynamics

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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Together, the companies will aim to deliver visibility across the network, data centre, security, applications and to drive digital transformation.
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Key executive appointment at Digital Shadows – focus on partner eco-system

Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
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channel infrastructure
Digital Shadows boosts its partner strategy with Alex Seton, aiming to expand its cyber security reach through strategic alliances.
Sun horizon

Zadara expands enterprise storage-as-a-service coverage in AWS Beijing region

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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storage
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Zadara Storage and Futong recently announced the availability of Zadara's VPSA Storage array at the Beijing Sinnet Technology Co., Ltd data center.
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Inmarsat seals five-year communications commitment with Hapag-Lloyd

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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communication
Inmarsat has secured a deal with Hapag-Lloyd, the sixth largest container shipping operator in the world by Twenty Foot Equivalent Unit capacity.
Climbing stairway to heaven

Avnet announces new president for Asia Pacific operations

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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channel development
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distributors
Avnet today announced the promotion of Frederick Fu to the role of president for Asia Pacific – effective immediately.
Growing investment

Relative newcomer to Australia reports record growth in 2016

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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OutSystems announced demand for its low-code development platform has soared, causing massive growth in their ecosystem of partners and developers.
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Opmetrix announced as an MYOB independent software vendor

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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fintech
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financial systems
Opmetrix has become a MYOB independent software vendor (ISV) for MYOB Advanced, aiming to cater to the growing mobile business market.
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PHOTO GALLERY: Tech Leaders Forum 2017

Wed, 22nd Mar 2017
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network infrastructure
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The 2017 Tech Leaders Forum took place in Sydney, bringing together IT leaders and vendors from throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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Pronto Software seals deal with Godfreys Group across ANZ

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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pronto software
Godfreys set out on a competitive tender process to find a partner that ticked the boxes on a number of requirements - that Pronto met.
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Avaya hones in on ANZ with flurry of channel appointments

Tue, 21st Mar 2017
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avaya
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channel development
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channel infrastructure
Following the disruption of bankruptcy filings in the US, Avaya has made a number of job commitments in ANZ to build on its continued transformation.
Businessman searching

Research reveals key concerns for Aussie CEOs – mastering tech tops the list

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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leadership
​Australian CEOs are concerned with grasping and utilising disruptive technology, presenting a clear opportunity for the channel.
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ANZ lT trendsetters and vendors gather at Tech Leaders 2017

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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channel infrastructure
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​The 2017 Tech Leaders Forum is currently taking place in Sydney, bringing together IT leaders and vendors from throughout Australia and New Zealand.
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A vibrating hairbrush would be handy, right? Tech finds its way in beauty

Fri, 17th Mar 2017
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cloud services
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cosmetics
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digital technology
L'Oreal's new vibrating hairbrush with built-in microphone and app connectivity is just the beginning of beauty tech.