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The boy and the beast

Eyes-on review: The Boy and the Beast

Tue, 9th Feb 2016
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The Boy and the Beast is a coming-of-age Japanese animation film that is proving popular world-wide after a July 2015 release in Japan.
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SAP targeting SME and cloud for ANZ growth

Thu, 28th Jan 2016
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SAP is increasing its focus on the ANZ SME market, with plans for new sales channels as the company appoints a new ANZ boss for channels.
Commvault

New VP for Commvault AP&J as company goes through major transition

Wed, 13th Jan 2016
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Commvault appoints Owen Taraniuk as new VP for Asia Pacific and Japan amid major company transition, aiming to drive growth with next-gen solutions.
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Bit9 + Carbon Black makes play for Aussie market

Thu, 26th Nov 2015
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Next-generation endpoint security vendor Bit9 + Carbon Black is upping its local play, opening an Australian sales office.
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New channel boss to drive Veritas growth

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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Veritas is eyeing up the channel as it seeks to increase its customer reach and market scale across APAC with a new channel boss guiding the way.
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Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.
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Cisco IoE innovation centre launches in Perth, Sydney to follow

Fri, 3rd Jul 2015
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Cisco has launched an IoE innovation centre in Perth in an effort to 'ignite innovation, growth and job creation in the knowledge economy'.
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NetSuite appointment to drive channel activity

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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NetSuite has appointed Graeme Burt as channel sales director as it looks to drive increased channel activity across the Asia Pacific and Japan.
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Japanese and NZ students to become virtual buddies

Thu, 10th Apr 2014
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NZ and Japanese students swap cultures via NEC's virtual buddy scheme, fostering global connections and cross-cultural friendships.
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Eight times lucky for victorious Brother

Tue, 15th Oct 2013
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Brother has scooped eight Good Design Awards in a global programme recognising product design, excellence and innovation.
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NEC opens NZ Tech Innovation Centre

Wed, 10th Apr 2013
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NEC's new Tech Innovation Centre in Wellington celebrates 50 years in NZ with cutting-edge tech and a biometric avatar, opened by PM John Key.
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Double swoop Cisco appoints new ANZ MD

Wed, 27th Mar 2013
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In a strategic double move, Cisco appoints Ken Boal as ANZ MD and Richard Kitts as VP of Services for APJC, both effective immediately.
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Shining light Lenovo records $8.7 billion sales

Fri, 9th Nov 2012
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PC-maker records growing sales to defy struggling PC market, becoming the number one vendor in the laptop industry.
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Facebook searching for Google war

Mon, 17th Sep 2012
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Social networking site could capture 50% of global search market over the next few years through a new 'Social Search' era according to latest findings.
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Symantec partners embrace SMB focus

Tue, 19th Jun 2012
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Over 1200 Symantec partners target SMBs in Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster security amidst rising cyber threats.
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Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America

Wed, 2nd May 2012
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Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.
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Canon boosts NZ commitment with new MD

Tue, 13th Dec 2011
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Canon New Zealand ushers in Yusuke Mizoguchi as the new MD, aiming to enhance market presence and continue the legacy of outgoing boss Mike Johnston.
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Channel Surfing: Cisco's reseller promise

Tue, 6th Dec 2011
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Cisco unveils a simplified channel structure for its New Zealand partners, backing it with USD $75 million globally, including USD $15 million for Asia-Pacific.
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Climate change: getting warmer...

Tue, 1st Nov 2011
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climate change
The UN climate change conference in Cancun marks a new beginning, with agreements on funding and clean energy.
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CA Technologies names new ANZ vice president

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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sales
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CA Technologies has appointed Bill McMurray, a 25-year industry veteran, as vice president for Australia and New Zealand operations.