Stories by Ashton - Page 86
Tech Data wraps up multi-billion dollar acquisition of Avnet TS
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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m&a
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tech data
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distributors
Tech Data completes a landmark $2.6bn takeover of Avnet TS, marking its entry into Asia Pacific and bolstering its global IT distribution dominance.
IDC: PC outlook remains mildly negative – but there is a silver lining
Tue, 28th Feb 2017
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personal computing devices
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pc hardware
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pc market
IDC has released their report that details a slight decline in the personal computing devices market through to 2021 - it's not all bad though.
Renesas snaps up Intersil - gross and operating margins expected to rise
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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m&a
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renesas
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intersil
Renesas Electronics acquires Intersil, solidifying position as leading global supplier of advanced embedded systems.
Meltwater acquires Oxford University AI spinout Wrapidity
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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ai
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meltwater
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m&a
Meltwater recently announced the acquisition of Wrapidity Limited, an artificial intelligence (AI) company that originated from Oxford University.
To cloud or not to cloud – what’s the alternative?
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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iaas
Almost every business is constantly in evaluation mode as they are driven by cloud and mobile initiatives to explore new technologies.
Panzura launches new partner program to capitalise on hybrid cloud
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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hybrid cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
Panzura asserts it will enable solution providers to capitalise on the massive shift of IT infrastructure to the cloud.
The UC tussle between Cisco, Microsoft and Google - and they're just getting started
Mon, 27th Feb 2017
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uc
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digital transformation
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microsoft
There is a true battle going on between the three heavyweights, with all offering unique products that are in fact subtly similar.
AI set to boost revenues for communications service providers
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ai
A new technology released by NEC is said to simplify business operations, reduce costs and complexities, and consequently increase revenues.
Historic statement signed to entice more Korean students to NZ - and vice versa
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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edutech
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ministry of education
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nzqa
The lines between the Republic of Korea and New Zealand have been significantly bolstered with a recently signed statement.
Opportunities abound: Largest chunk of trillion dollar DX spending goes to APAC
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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digital transformation
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healthtech
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analyst report
A new update from IDC has revealed a trillion dollar opportunity for the APAC channel with digital transformation (DX).
Gartner: 2017 public cloud services market to surge 18 percent
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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saas
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public cloud
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iaas
Gartner have forecast widespread growth across the globe, with cloud adoption strategies to influence more than 50% of ITO deals through 2020.
Promapp named one of 53 fastest growing NZ tech companies
Fri, 24th Feb 2017
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risk & compliance
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cloud services
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deloitte
The technology industry is hurtling along at a breathtaking speed - just ask Promapp, one of the fastest growing tech companies in New Zealand.
Brennan IT buys 50 percent stake in Fastrack Technology
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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brennan it
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m&a
The company has made a financial investment in Fastrack Technology, with the aim to share their expertise to achieve positive financial returns.
Veritas and Microsoft cosy up for global strategic partnership
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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public cloud
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partner programmes
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microsoft
The two have a history of longstanding relationships, and they affirm this will build on that background in addition to allowing collaboration.
Continuum hosting its first ever Australian Partner Day
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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managed services
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partner conference
The full-day event is set to be packed with unique content to aid the company’s managed-service provider (MSP) partners and prospects.
Presence of IT receives SAP APJ Partner Excellence Award
Thu, 23rd Feb 2017
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hcm
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partner programmes
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sap
SAP recently held their Field Kick-Off Meeting 2017 in Singapore to recognise the top-performing partners in the Asia Pacific and Japan.
Singaporean companies on the brink of cloud tipping point
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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iaas
Singapore is slated to reach the tipping point where the majority of enterprises will become cloud-first within the next two years.
Why white-labelling is vital for success of the modern channel organisation
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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partner programmes
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cloud services
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centurylink
Channel organisations that want to keep up with the pulse of change should consider partnering to sell cloud services, according to CenturyLink.
Adobe announces big winners of APAC partner awards
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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martech
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partner programmes
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adobe
Adobe Systems has announced the winners of its Innovation Awards, celebrating partner success and customer dedication.
Brother AU shares most successful reseller promotion to date
Wed, 22nd Feb 2017
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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partner programmes
Brother Australia recently celebrated the success of their award-winning 2015 channel sales ‘100K Prize Giveaway’ promotion.