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Microsoft pledges to train 5,000 AU public sector workers in cloud computing by 2020

Wed, 28th Mar 2018
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Microsoft aims to train 5,000 Aussie public sector staff in cloud skills by 2020, supporting national digitalisation.
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IBM betting big on multi-cloud with raft of new technologies

Fri, 23rd Mar 2018
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At its annual THINK event, IBM has made its intentions clear with the tech colossus investing heavily to bolster its multi-cloud strategy.
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Dell EMC pulls networking out of the past with new SD-WAN platform

Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Dell EMC aims to modernise network operations with its new SD-WAN Virtual Edge platform, featuring Intel's latest Xeon D-2100 processor.
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Aussie workers ready for paperless DX productivity gains – study

Thu, 1st Mar 2018
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A third of office workers say they want to start using more digital tools to buy back time currently spent dealing with manual paper-based tasks.
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New range of affordable Alcatel smartphones available soon

Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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TCL Communication introduced its new, price-sensitive smartphone portfolio with the Alcatel 5, 3 and 1 Series at Mobile World Congress 2018.
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Dell EMC announces new digital transformation certifications

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Dell EMC will be offering certifications for IT professionals to confirm knowledge and experience around digital transformation implementation.
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux now available on Alibaba Cloud

Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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Alibaba Cloud and Red Hat entered into a collaboration to leverage each other's infrastructure and solutions in October 2017.
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5 trends ripe for the channel to leverage - Accenture

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Rapidly advancing technology is fueling intelligent enterprises but requires a fundamental shift, according to Accenture Technology Vision 2018.
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Customers can now mix four types of storage arrays with Dell EMC's new VxBlock 1000

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Dell EMC expands its converged infrastructure system with the introduction of the Dell EMC VxBlock System 1000.
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How cybersecurity will evolve to become part of DevOps

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Businesses should understand the risks they face & the ways their network could be brought down, then integrate security into every application.
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The future of contact centres - 4 key trends identified

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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NICE has identified four key trends to watch in 2018 in order to create or maintain a successful contact centre.
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Bank South Pacific taps Oracle to lead digital transformation project

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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The bank is implementing Oracle's FLEXCUBE solution and its Digital Banking Experience product in an effort to drive customer service innovation.
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Concur explains how CIOs can gain quick wins in financial transformation

Wed, 31st Jan 2018
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Concur has come up with three important questions (including a breakdown of each one) CIOs should ask their teams to get a quick win.
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Exclusive interview - Progress talks channel plans for cognitive apps

Wed, 24th Jan 2018
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Richard Stone talks about the next gen of applications and how their 35 years of adaptability and success will benefit the ANZ channel this year.
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Commvault's Owen Taraniuk on his new role and becoming a 'Made in China' company

Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
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Commvault has announced the appointment of Owen Taraniuk as head of worldwide partnerships and market development.
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ComCom revisits backhaul study as Telco Act goes before parliament

Fri, 19th Jan 2018
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The Commerce Commission reopens its backhaul study as the Telecommunications (New Regulatory Framework) Amendment Bill advances in parliament.
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The year of SaaS: MuleSoft's predictions for 2018

Tue, 16th Jan 2018
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MuleSoft forecasts 2018 as a pivotal year for self-serve IT, driven by decentralised IT strategies, AI integration, and a surge in SaaS application usage.
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Hands-on Review: Edifier Spinnaker e30 Multimedia Speakers

Mon, 15th Jan 2018
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Edifier's Spinnaker e30 speakers: striking design meets quality sound, enhancing any tech-savvy home's aesthetic.
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Kiwi institution picks up major Australian Govt. contract

Wed, 10th Jan 2018
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Datacom has secured a three-year contract with the Australian Department of Home Affairs to provide client inquiry services.
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Corporate Consumables ceases trading after 27 years

Mon, 8th Jan 2018
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Corporate Consumables, a New Zealand office product reseller, has closed its doors due to unsustainable business conditions.