Australian stories - Page 308
Michael Hill warns full-year result under pressure due to tough Australian market
Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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retail
Michael Hill International, the listed jewellery retailer, says a drop in same store sales in its biggest market of Australia in the first nine months.
New products from Brocade usher in the SDN era
Wed, 8th Apr 2015
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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management
Brocade's 'hyper-edged vision' means new opportunities in the channel for hardware sales and ongoing consulting services for resellers and integrators.
Datacom wins A$242M Australian federal health IT contract
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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datacom
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airservices australia
Auckland-based IT services firm Datacom has won a A$242 million contract to provide infrastructure and support services to the Australian federal Depa.
Telstra scores IBM SoftLayer deal
Wed, 1st Apr 2015
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iaas
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cloud services
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ibm
Telstra partners with IBM to offer SoftLayer cloud services in Australia, tapping into Melbourne and Sydney data centres for local enterprises.
Objective AU readies for global expansion with Microsoft Azure
Thu, 26th Mar 2015
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public cloud
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microsoft
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cloud services
Microsoft Corporation and Objective Corporation have announced Microsoft Azure will be adopted as the cloud platform for Objective's solutions.
Dick Smith 'transformation' continues with restructure
Fri, 20th Mar 2015
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supply chain
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dick smith
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sales
Dick Smith takes the axe to 80 roles in a bid to slash costs for a 'sustainable future'. Restructuring set for June completion.
GFI mounts aggressive partner acquisition programme
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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email security
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cybersecurity
Aggressive partner acquisition programme for GFI Software as it seeks to reinvigorate channel and tap vertical markets.
GFI Software eyes up verticals; key partners
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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edutech
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email security
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healthtech
GFI Software has set its focus on key verticals – and key partners – across Australia as the software company seeks to ramp up its profile locally.
BAE Systems Applied Intelligence has a new Aussie GM
Thu, 19th Mar 2015
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uc
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digital transformation
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government
Shah will focus on executing the business' growth strategy, particularly in the government, financial services, telecommunications and energy sectors.
ESET: A new era of IT security
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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malware
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cybersecurity
ESET, a global pioneer in proactive protection for more than two decades, has just launched their completely re-engineered and re-designed range of IT.
Fujitsu proves good NABERS
Fri, 13th Mar 2015
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hyperscale
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dc
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fujitsu
Fujitsu has become the first data centre provider in NSW to achieve a NABERS energy for data centres rating for two of its Sydney data centres.
Exclusive: Connector Systems goes tokenless with SecurEnvoy
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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connector systems
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distributors
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partners
Connector Systems Australia has inked an exclusive distribution deal for SecureEnvoy's range of tokenless two-factor authentication products.
Microsoft tells channel: Hurry up!
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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windows server 2003
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microsoft azure
Server 2003 end of service combining with opening of Sydney and Melbourne Office 365 data centres to create 'perfect storm' in move to cloud.
Sydney cloud centre as IBM expands Australian SoftLayer network
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
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microsoft
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cloud services
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ibm
IBM has opened its second SoftLayer cloud centre in Australia, with the Sydney centre joining the Melbourne centre, which launched late last year.
Shift to cloud driving growth for Cloud Plus
Fri, 6th Mar 2015
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erp
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cloud services
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partners
Demand for high availability cloud infrastructure has seen Cloud Plus ramp up its local team – and is providing resellers with increased potential for.
Sydney fintech hub moves closer to completion
Thu, 5th Mar 2015
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fintech
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startups
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partners
Sydney's Stone and Chalk, set to be the epicentre for Aussie fintech, gears up for its grand opening with a new Chair and corporate allies.
Australian premium Apple reseller brought out
Wed, 4th Mar 2015
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apple
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resellers
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acquire
MyMac, Australian based Apple reseller, will be acquired and rolled up with Monsta Industries, the Mac accessories wholesaler.
Global Chief highlights Ingram Micro Australia's turnaround
Tue, 3rd Mar 2015
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supply chain
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ingram micro
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financial results
The success of the Australian operations of Ingram Micro have received special mention from the distributor's global chief executive Alain Monié.
ANZ businesses recognising need for protection
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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ransomware
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physical security
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cybersecurity
Trend Micro has seen an eightfold increase in enquiries in the ANZ region in 2015, after analysts forecast another big year for data breaches.
New ANZ boss for Websense
Mon, 2nd Mar 2015
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risk & compliance
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websense
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risk management
Websense names new ANZ chief, Guy Eilon, as Gerrry Tucker departs to lead Nice Systems. Eilon eyes ANZ growth potential.