About Ben
Ben Moore
News Editor - Channel
Ben was born in the UK and was promptly shuffled across the universe to Auckland at a young age. He is a total geek but tries to be pretty casual about it. He was sucked into theatre in his teens, which led to a lot of time on stage, as well as writing and directing when he could. After spending four years as high-school Drama teacher, Ben decided that it was about time for him to move on and see what else the world has to offer. However, wherever he goes he will always be sure to return home to his best-friends/cats.
Former TechDay team member.
Stories by Ben - Page 62
Data Republic and SAS join forces to enhance analytic services
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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planning
The partnership means customers will be able to apply SAS analytics to uncover insights from data listed on Data Republic's data exchange platform.
Retailers banding together to combat scammers
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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email security
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cybersecurity
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scams
The National Retail Association are set to provide free crime prevention workshops for retailers as part of a move to create a crime-busting network.
Need for backup services exposed as power outages surge - report
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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dr
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cloud services
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business continuity
Eaton's annual Blackout Tracker Report reveals 27% surge in power outages affecting more than 1.7 million people in 2017.
How telecom providers can continue drive revenue - GlobalData
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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uc
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globaldata
The new landscape could be a problem for service providers. However, it could be a boon if telcos can situate themselves at the centre of services.
DNA Connect named as Splunk APAC distie of the year
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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splunk
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dna connect
DNA Connect Named APAC Distribution Partner of the Year, an award that recognises the region's top revenue- and value-generating distribution partner.
Millions of potential new spenders as Smartpay partners with Alipay
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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smartpay
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alipay
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partners
Alipay's active user-base is >520 million and in 2016, ANZ welcomed 1.6 million Chinese visitors in total. The rollout will commence with a NZ pilot.
Service providers' secrecy is losing them business
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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sd-wan
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sdn
SD-WAN service providers should invest in marketing campaigns to promote their managed SD-WAN service offers to avoid being 'out-shouted' by vendors.
Windows Phones officially dead as market share drops by 99.7%
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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Once dominant, Windows Phones are officially dead as market share plummets by 99.7%. Apple's iOS now leads with 56.2%, followed by Android at 43.8%.
Polycom brings Microsoft Teams and Alexa to 'conference smartphone'
Tue, 13th Mar 2018
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Polycom has expanded its capabilities with Microsoft, AWS, Zoom and Bluejeans to the Trio, the 'smartphone for the conference room'.
No sign of slowing - Digital transformation will bring $45b to GDP by 2021
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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edutech
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digital transformation
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microsoft
A Microsoft and IDC study shows that digital transformation products and services will continue to bring in big numbers over the next four years.
45% of smartphones will use full-screen designs in 2018 - Research
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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edutech
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martech
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r&d
Expect more notches, under-display fingerprint readers and camera integration to apps as bezels begin to fade away.
5 retail technology predictions from Manhattan Associates
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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uc
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supply chain
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open source
The trends include next-generation customer engagement, flexible checkouts and reimagined use of artificial intelligence.
Two locals take home Splunk APAC partner awards
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Shelde was named the APAC Partner of the Year, while DNA Connect took home the APAC Distribution Partner of the Year award.
Photo Gallery: Nutanix boat party for partners and customers
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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converged infrastructure
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cisco
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nutanix
A photo gallery of highlights from the Nutanix and Cisco boat party for partners and customers, celebrating their collaboration.
Mimecast takes leap into ANZ with local channel hires
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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phishing
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email security
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Mimecast bolsters its ANZ presence, doubling its Aussie headcount and adding new channel hires to meet rising demand for cloud-based email security.
Exclusive interview: Aruba's new ANZ channel head talks SMBs and 2018
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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channel manager
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hpe aruba networking
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partners
Aruba's new ANZ channel manager Deke Rayner-Harvey speaks about his plans for SMBs and channel plans for the coming year.
Bitglass fuels ANZ momentum with two executive appointments
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
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casb
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bitglass
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job moves
Bitglass has appointed an ANZ head of systems engineering, as well as an APJ director of channels and alliances who will be focusing first on ANZ.
Nutanix announces partner incentives for new customer acquisition
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
Nutanix unveils new incentives for partners to boost customer acquisition, offering up to 5% rebates and up to USD $3,000 per node sold with Dell EMC XC Core.
Cohesity nabs CX award with its automated approach
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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crm
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converged infrastructure
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cx
ANZ MD says the NorthFace ScoreBoard Award for Achieving Customer Excellence validates Cohesity's investment in pre-emptive customer support.
How can partners help SMBs avoid another $12.6m in ransoms?
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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phishing
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partner programmes
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email security
Local SMBs paid $12.6m in ransoms last year, according to a report by Datto - a big opportunity for partners who can offer the right solutions.