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Gartner: Global smartphone sales record first ever decline

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Global smartphone sales dropped by 5.6% in Q4 2017, marking the first yearly decline since 2004, as per Gartner. Samsung stayed on top despite this shift.
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Commvault looks to expand partner alliances with new appointment

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Vandeveld will help expand revenue and market share for Commvault and its worldwide network of channel partners.
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Google launches Cloud IoT core, snaps up ANZ-based customer

Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Google has fully launched its Cloud IoT Core service, securing New Zealand-based Smart Parking as a customer to enhance their smart city platform.
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Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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public cloud
We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.
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TIBCO taps former CA Technologies talent for ANZ VP role

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Based in Sydney, John Kearney will be responsible for strengthening both partner and alliance networks in the region.
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CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018

Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.
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Survey: Kaseya says MSPs underestimating GDPR despite focus on security

Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
The seventh annual survey indicates that MSPs are increasingly focusing on security in regards to their value-add approach.
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Tomizone appoint new group MD in Aussie push

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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managed services
The company has appointed Matt Adams to the position, effective immediately, with a goal to grow its Australian presence.
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YOU'RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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The 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit, from 20-22 March at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, will showcase cutting-edge smart city innovations with global experts.
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Second workplace bullying case filed against TechnologyOne

Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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TechnologyOne is embroiled in a second workplace bullying lawsuit, with former employee Ana Monteiro alleging bullying and discrimination by senior executives.
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Dell EMC announces channel program refinements one year since launch

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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healthtech
One year since it's introduction, Dell EMC have made some refinements around its partner program designed to enhance profitability.
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Empired signal NZ election woes with marginal revenue rise

Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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Empired's revenue grew marginally by 2% to AUD $85 million despite a sharp 13% decline in New Zealand due to election-related market disruption.
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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are 'ready to connect' and a total of 7.1 million premises are 'ready for service'.
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Oracle makes massive investment in autonomous cloud platform services

Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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Oracle is ramping up its autonomous capabilities across its Cloud Platform, aiming for a self-sustaining PaaS with new AI and machine learning integrations.
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JB Hi-Fi driving strong gains with surging Aussie growth, despite NZ decline

Mon, 12th Feb 2018
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JB Hi-Fi reported record H1 sales of AUD $3.7 billion, driven by strong Australian growth despite a slight decline in New Zealand performance.
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LogMeIn takes aim at UCC market with $342 million acquisition

Fri, 9th Feb 2018
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The company will acquire UCaaS provider Jive Communications in a bid to bolster their collaboration portfolio.
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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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Milestone Systems sets sights on ANZ market with recent hires

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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digital entertainment
Milestone boosts ANZ growth with Cullis as new South Pacific manager, expanding digital security market reach.
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Brennan IT unveils new lifecycle asset management service

Wed, 7th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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subscriptions
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managed services
The company says the service is designed for customers looking to reduce capital expenses while leveraging the latest technology for business growth.
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NBN teams up with Telstra, Vocus and TPG on enterprise fibre product

Tue, 6th Feb 2018
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NBN's 'Enterprise Ethernet' product is designed to deliver wholesale high-bandwidth that can achieve speeds of up to 1Gbps.