Stories by Sam - Page 10
Former Polycom & Motorola exec the new top dog at BMC
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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hybrid & remote work
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motorola
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wfh
Peter Leav has been named as the new CEO of BMC Software, replacing Bob Beauchamp who will stay on as chairman of the Board of Directors.
Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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microsoft
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ibm
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partners
Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.
Suse & HPE enter IaaS agreement for customers and partners
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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iaas
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multi-cloud
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open source
Suse and HPE agree on technology acquisition to expand Suse's OpenStack IaaS solution, with Suse named as HPE's preferred open source partner.
IDC: Digital transformation to drive future change in APAC data centers
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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dc
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colocation
IDC predicts that by 2018, 35% of data-intensive businesses will adopt formal data center planning, sourcing, and governance.
3 Dunedin-born startups take home $60,000 worth of GigStart funding
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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uc
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ufb
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broadband
Three Dunedin startups, CoDrivr, Swiftlet, and Codelingo, secure NZD $60,000 in the final GigStart Fund allocation to boost UFB technology-driven projects.
BlueJeans inks managed service partnership in Aussie market
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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uc
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cloud services
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video communication
BlueJeans and CommuniCloud strike a deal to innovate Aussie video communications with a top-tier managed service platform.
What's in store for the storage market in 2017?
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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storage
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hyperscale
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dc
Data mobility, containers and predictive analytics will be big trends in enterprise IT in 2017, predicts Nimble Storage's Bede Hackney.
CenturyLink has inked deals with five new Aussie resellers
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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centurylink
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distributors
CenturyLink partners with five new resellers, bringing total number to 11, and signs with Avnet as first in-market distributor.
Brocade: 2017 to bring a new slate of possibilities for tech industry
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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iot
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dc
Brocade foresees transformative 2017: endless tech opportunities, ML rise, and a talent crunch in the horizon.
ANZ companies stuck in the past & using unreliable invoicing methods
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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it automation
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concur
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retail
A 2016 Concur survey reveals that 35% of ANZ companies still rely on error-prone paper-based invoicing methods, hindering effective spend management.
Vertiv unveils the data center trends to watch for 2017
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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hyperscale
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supply chain
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colocation
Vertiv spotlights six trends shaping 2017's data centres, stressing cloud-era's infrastructural demands and opportunities.
Aussie CIOs: 'The road to the future is about understanding what you've got'
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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devops
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digital transformation
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apm
CIOs must balance digital leadership aspirations with day-to-day tech operations to secure their role, says Michael Billimoria of CSC Consulting.
IN PICS: Nutanix takes staff, customers and partners on Christmas Harbour Cruise
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
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nutanix
Nutanix's festive harbour cruise celebrates a buoyant year, setting sail with ANZ staff and partners on Sydney's iconic waters.
Microsoft is offering free Azure training for channel partners
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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public cloud
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
Microsoft offers free Azure training to channel partners, allowing them to enhance their skills and grow their market opportunities.
Spark and 2degrees respond to Gisborne power outage
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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2degrees
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spark
Amid Gisborne's power woes, Spark acts to sustain services; 2degrees shifts to 3G. Locals brace for intermittent mobile access.
Malicious exploit kit targeting Internet Explorer users, on global scale
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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malware
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cybersecurity
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banking
ESET uncovers 'Stegano', a devious exploit kit victimising Internet Explorer users globally through high-traffic site ads.
F5's 'exceptional' channel growth within ANZ
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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application security
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cloud services
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resellers
F5 champions ANZ growth, with Rob Malkin leading as MD to bolster app security and partner relations amid rising virtual trends.
IN PICS: Vertiv's Aussie teams celebrate rebrand, farewell Emerson Network Power
Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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emerson network power
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vertiv
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industrial
Vertiv's Aussie squads toast to fresh identity and bid adieu to Emerson legacy amidst a transformative $4bn revamp.
Aussie companies recycle e-waste for Waste Not, Want Not day
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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uc
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clean technologies
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voip
Australian firms unite on 'Waste Not, Want Not' Day to recycle e-waste and champion sustainability in the workplace.
Film review: Office Christmas Party
Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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film review
'Office Christmas Party' mingles chaos with cheer in a bawdy festive blowout that'll likely leave your sides splitting as much as your head the next day.