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Inmarsat partners with Geoscience Australia for new research project

Tue, 21st Feb 2017
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Inmarsat partners with Geoscience Australia for research project to enhance navigation accuracy using multiple satellite systems.
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Dell EMC targets midmarket with turnkey hybrid cloud VxRail offering

Fri, 17th Feb 2017
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Dell EMC is pushing its hyperconverged infrastructure to the mid market adding its Enterprise Hybrid Cloud platform on VxRail appliances.
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AU contact centre spend surpasses $500m in 2016

Wed, 15th Feb 2017
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Recent research has revealed huge growth in the contact centre market in Australia - including the service providers showing the most potential.
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JB Hi-Fi posts record sales and earnings for H1 despite NZ sales decline

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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JB Hi-Fi has reported record sales and earnings results for the first half of 2015, clocking a 23.6% increase in revenue which hit $2.6 billion.
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Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller

Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.
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Australia punching above its weight in fight against malware, Microsoft report says

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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In the second quarter of 2016, 13% of Australian computers encountered malware attacks, compared to the worldwide rate of 20.8%.
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Datto acquires Open Mesh for new managed networking offerings

Wed, 1st Feb 2017
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Datto has acquired cloud-based networking provider Open Mesh in a deal designed to provide channel partners with new managed networking services.
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Microsoft AU channel boss takes on New Zealand role

Wed, 25th Jan 2017
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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.
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Hong Kong investor snaps up Hemisphere Technologies

Mon, 9th Jan 2017
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Hemisphere Technologies has been acquired in a deal the security distie says provides partners with increased market opportunities.
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Photo gallery: ShoreTel partners lift off for NASA space experience

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Local ShoreTel partners have experienced a space odyssey at the Kennedy Space Center after winning the vendor's Great Rewards 2016 incentives program.
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UltraServe continues global expansion with new appointment

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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UltraServe is ramping up its plans for international growth with a new VP of operations to manage senior project engineers and general ops.
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Geoff Wright to lead Dell EMC's channel in ANZ

Mon, 12th Dec 2016
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Dell EMC appoints Geoff Wright as new channel chief for ANZ, responsible for implementing new partner program.
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Aruba's ANZ partners and resellers converge for Atmosphere 2016

Fri, 9th Dec 2016
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The 2016 ANZ Atmosphere Conference comprises of Aruba's technology partners and resellers as well as customers and prospects.
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TechCollect calls for Australian companies to recycle e-waste

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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TechCollect calls on Australian businesses to recycle their e-waste on 'Waste Not, Want Not' day, promoting sustainability.
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Aerohive eyes Ruckus channel in 'flagging competitor landscape'

Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
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Aerohive is eyeing up the Ruckus reseller channel as it seeks to expand its own reach and capitalise on new growth markets locally.
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Trend Micro opens new ANZ HQ for 'incredibly important' market

Wed, 16th Nov 2016
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Trend Micro inaugurates new Sydney HQ, doubling their ANZ presence in response to rapid market growth and digital transformation.
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Photo gallery: Channel celebrates at NetApp ANZ Partner Awards

Mon, 14th Nov 2016
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NetApp honoured its Australian and New Zealand partners last week with the second annual ANZ Partner Awards. And the winners are...
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Prospa named #1 in Australia at the Smart50 Awards

Mon, 7th Nov 2016
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Prospa wins first place at Smart50 Awards with 1000% growth. CEO says it's just the beginning of their journey. #smallbusiness #fintech.
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Who are 2016's top tech billionaires? Don't worry, they're all men

Fri, 4th Nov 2016
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While 2016 has been a tumultuous year for lots of companies, tech billionaires continue to dominate the ranks of the world's wealthiest people.
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JB Hi-Fi sales up; new chief executive takes over reins

Mon, 31st Oct 2016
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JB Hi-Fi's sales continue to climb as it heads into the Christmas period with new products, technologies and stores on the cards.