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New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis
Thomas Duryea

New chief takes over at combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis

Michael Chanter has taken on the top role at the newly combined Thomas Duryea Logicalis, becoming chief executive.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
HDS eyes IoT, enterprise IT in the age of DX with new appointment
Storage

HDS eyes IoT, enterprise IT in the age of DX with new appointment

Hitachi Data Systems has its eye on the IoT opportunity and growing its ANZ enterprise business with a new appointment.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Ajilon delivers expanded business analytics for Roy Hill
Public Cloud

Ajilon delivers expanded business analytics for Roy Hill

Ajilon is helping mining company Roy Hill bolster its business analytics capability via a platform built on Microsoft Azure.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Strong growth in services lifts Data#3's profits
Data#3

Strong growth in services lifts Data#3's profits

A strong growth in services and solid performance from the core Data#3 business is providing strong growth in net profit before tax for the company.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Datacom, Atos, NEC winners in $3 billion GovNext-ICT initiative
Storage

Datacom, Atos, NEC winners in $3 billion GovNext-ICT initiative

Datacom will provide a range of cloud and telecommunications services for WA Government after being selected alongside NEC and Atos for GovNext-ICT.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017

Global Stories

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Netformx targets APAC IT solution providers and SIs with new appointment
Netformx

Netformx targets APAC IT solution providers and SIs with new appointment

Netformx, which provides software for IT solution providers, is ramping up its APAC presence with the appointment of a BDM for the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth
British Telecommunications

Forrester forecasts slow-down in local technology spend growth

APAC's position as one of the fastest growing tech markets is no more, with Forrester predicting just 3% growth in 2017 – and Australia down to 2%.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead
Westcon-Comstor

Westcon parent warns of significant transaction ahead

Datatec, parent company to Westcon Group and Logicalis, has issued a cautionary statement that it is in negotiations for a significant transaction.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 30th Jan 2017
Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role
Digital Transformation

Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

One of Australia's most high profile channel bosses is heading to NZ, with Microsoft's Phil Goldie taking on a new role at Microsoft NZ.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017
Digital Transformation

Forrester's five key priorities ANZ CIOs must embrace in 2017

Forrester outlines five critical priorities for ANZ CIOs in 2017 to ensure their survival and critical involvement in driving digital transformation.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Jan 2017
APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership
Hyperscale

APAC colocation market hits US$9b; Equinix, Digital Realty retain global leadership

APAC's data center colocation and wholesale market netted nearly US$9b in Q3 of 2016 with Equinix and Digital Realty remaining the global leaders.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Australian businesses yet to harness business advantages of big data
Data Analytics

Australian businesses yet to harness business advantages of big data

Many Australian businesses are missing out on the benefits of big data, says IDC, with many still seeing it as a fad rather than a business advantage.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio
Risk & Compliance

inTechnology adds Core Security to local portfolio

inTechnology has added Core Security to its local portfolio in a move it says will help make resellers 'even more valuable to their end users'.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Telstra, Innovix among Fortinet APAC partner winners
Firewalls

Telstra, Innovix among Fortinet APAC partner winners

Telstra Business Technology Services has won a key award at Fortinet's Global Partner of the Year awards, with Innovix, Syscom and MEC also winning.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017

Stories from Other Regions

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Cisco NZ back in black as sales and profit increase
Cisco

Cisco NZ back in black as sales and profit increase

Cisco Systems New Zealand is back in black, recording a profit for the latest financial year and arresting decline in sales.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Exclusive: ELB launches NZ assault with exclusive interactive panel distie deal
Health Technologies

Exclusive: ELB launches NZ assault with exclusive interactive panel distie deal

Australia's ELB has launched into NZ distribution, hoping to capture a share of the lucrative AV market with an exclusive distie deal with Prowise.

By Heather Wright • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth
JB Hi-Fi

JB Hi-Fi NZ profit slumps despite revenue growth

JB Hi-Fi NZ has seen its final profit for last financial year almost halved, despite an 11% rise in revenue and a jump of nearly 13% in gross profit.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jan 2017