Stories by Patrick - Page 4
SAP looks to bolster S/4HANA cloud adoption with expanded partnerships
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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partner programmes
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erp
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cloud services
SAP says the new partnership arrangements will lead to new 'innovative solutions' designed to deliver on the promise of the intelligent enterprise.
Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services
Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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uc
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fibre
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ufb
Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
Telstra-owned Ooyala appoints new APJ vice president
Fri, 1st Jun 2018
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supply chain
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telstra
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ooyala
Ooyala has appointed Patricio Cummins to the role, who previously served as the regional VP for Latin America.
Out with the old: Melbourne IT officially relaunches as Arq Group
Wed, 30th May 2018
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martech
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software development
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domain names
Melbourne IT has officially re-launched as Arq Group to reflect its evolution beyond domain hosting, with 99.35% shareholder support for the change.
CHANNEL SUCCESS: NEC taps Baycom as its best kiwi UC partner
Tue, 29th May 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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contact centre
The recognition follows the establishment of NEC Australia's official partner program for New Zealand in 2017.
Capgemini announces new ANZ leadership as local CEO departs
Tue, 29th May 2018
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leadership
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capgemini
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job moves
Capgemini appoints Olaf Pietschner as new head for Australia and New Zealand, following Nicolas Aidoud's departure to pursue new opportunities in the region.
Synergy reports record-breaking Q1 capex spend for big cloud providers
Tue, 29th May 2018
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iaas
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microsoft
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google
Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa
Mon, 28th May 2018
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uc
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market
Fri, 25th May 2018
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edge computing
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honeywell
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mobility
the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.
Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys
Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.
New report details rising international investment in NZ tech companies
Fri, 25th May 2018
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it industry
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investment
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report
The annual investor guide is jointly published by Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and the Technology Investment Network (TIN).
Veritas taps ex-VMware talent to lead APJ channel sales
Thu, 24th May 2018
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veritas
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channel development
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job moves
Brian Higgins will lead the overall APJ channel strategy, tasked with growing the company's local partner ecosystem.
Exclusive Interview: Oracle on cloud ERP in ANZ
Thu, 24th May 2018
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open source
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erp
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ai
General manager for ERP/EPM Saas John Leonard talks about how ANZ organisations are adopting ERP and how AI will make an impact on the technology.
Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything
Thu, 24th May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
Pure Storage unveils brand new global partner program
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
The new program will include new training, certifications, support and incentives for the company's global partner base.
DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.
Ingram Micro NZ scores exclusive distribution rights to Fitbit
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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wearables
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fitness
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fitbit
According to Ingram Micro NZ, the move reflects its focus on offering market-leading brands to all of its partners.
Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO
Mon, 21st May 2018
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uc
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vocus group
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job moves
Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.
THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition
Mon, 21st May 2018
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iot
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ai
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cybersecurity
Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.
Jacinda Ardern set to make 'world-first' event appearance as a hologram
Fri, 18th May 2018
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holographics
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event
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern will make a pioneering appearance as a hologram at Techweek, becoming the world's first national leader to do so.