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Former Dell EMC leader joins Thomas Duryea Logicalis as state manager
Network Infrastructure

Former Dell EMC leader joins Thomas Duryea Logicalis as state manager

​Thomas Duryea Logicalis recently announced the appointment of former Dell EMC sales leader, Joe Jones, as New South Wales state manager.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Fujitsu brings in 88.4 billion yen profit over 2016 - with further growth expected
Fujitsu

Fujitsu brings in 88.4 billion yen profit over 2016 - with further growth expected

​Fujitsu has announced profit for the year of 2016, coming in at a whopping 88.4 billion yen, representing growth of 1.7 billion yen from fiscal 2015.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b

A recent report from Telsyte has revealed cloud IaaS is expected to be used by a whopping 99 percent of Australian enterprises by 2020.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
$1.8 MILLION: Average Investment by AU organisations to surge on EU data compliance
Data Privacy

$1.8 MILLION: Average Investment by AU organisations to surge on EU data compliance

A global survey from Veritas has made some startling findings in AU that look likely to translate as opportunities for the channel.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017
Hitachi seals deal with SAP to become supplier of SAP HANA
Partner Programmes

Hitachi seals deal with SAP to become supplier of SAP HANA

The arrangement is a global one, hence recognising Hitachi as one of the select partners delivering SAP HANA Enterprise Cloud around the world.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more
Partner Programmes

Fujitsu announces partnership with Grid to develop AI services - potential for more

Fujitsu says it is actively working to expand an ecosystem based on partnerships with companies that possess exceptional AI technology.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017

Global Stories

Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program
Partner Programmes

Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program

Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 2nd May 2017
Worldwide smartphone shipments heat up - despite exploding devices
Analyst report

Worldwide smartphone shipments heat up - despite exploding devices

​A study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed a rise in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m
Clean technologies

ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m

EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
IoT fleet management market to skyrocket to $8.28b by 2021
Internet of Things

IoT fleet management market to skyrocket to $8.28b by 2021

A recently released report published by MarketsandMarkets has forecasted huge growth for the IoT fleet management industry.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 1st May 2017
Huawei expands footprint in India after sealing partnership with Redington
Partner Programmes

Huawei expands footprint in India after sealing partnership with Redington

Huawei partners with Redington India to distribute and promote enterprise products and services in the country. #technology #business.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Megaport finishes 3Q FY17 strongly - channel strategy key for the ones ahead
Multi-cloud

Megaport finishes 3Q FY17 strongly - channel strategy key for the ones ahead

Following the recent news of its strategic partnership with Oracle, Megaport has now released its global market update - channel development is key.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Government CIOs spending 21% of IT budget on digital initiatives - tipped to grow
IT Budget

Government CIOs spending 21% of IT budget on digital initiatives - tipped to grow

A global Gartner survey has made some interesting revelations, including the average IT budget amongst all IT industries - and where it should be.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Apr 2017

Stories from Other Regions

'Digital locker' initiative brings in new chapter of online shopping
Digital Transformation

'Digital locker' initiative brings in new chapter of online shopping

New 'digital locker' service by Farro Fresh modernises the Kiwi online grocery haul, offering 24/7 chilled pickup.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
Sony Mobile announces NZ availability of new phone - with a mother of a camera
Sony Xperia

Sony Mobile announces NZ availability of new phone - with a mother of a camera

First revealed earlier this year, one of the main talking points of the Xperia XA1 has been its high-end rear camera specs including a 23MP sensor.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd May 2017
120 Japanese leaders coming to town to invest in aspiring NZ businesses
Investment

120 Japanese leaders coming to town to invest in aspiring NZ businesses

An opportunity for Auckland and its ambitious businesses to forge closer economic ties with a major trading partners is soon coming to town.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
Move over UE Boom, there's a new (actually old) kid in town
Digital Entertainment

Move over UE Boom, there's a new (actually old) kid in town

​Bose has recently introduced its new range of Bluetooth speakers, that shares the cylindrical shape of arguably the market dominator, UE Boom.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017