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Asia Pacific provides bright spot in gloomy Westcon-Comstor financials

Mon, 15th May 2017
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APAC has been one of the few bright spots for Westcon-Comstor in its latest financials, recording increased revenue and profit as other markets slump.
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Cisco sparks up with US$125m acquisition of AI startup MindMeld

Mon, 15th May 2017
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Cisco is acquiring conversational AI startup MindMeld in a US$125 million deal to provide new conversational interfaces in its collaboration range.
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The week in Channel-land: Distie deals, acquisitions, MSP offerings and a whole lot more

Fri, 12th May 2017
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From distie deals to MSP advancements, the IT channel in NZ buzzes with Dell's transformation focus and bold cybersecurity strides.
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Kaseya debuts public cloud management offering for MSPs

Thu, 11th May 2017
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Kaseya has launched a cloud management suite to monitor public cloud infrastructure, automate tasks and save MSPs money - while growing your business.
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Accenture ups design and creative capabilities with new acquisition

Wed, 10th May 2017
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Accenture has snapped up creative agency The Monkeys and design business Maud, as it builds out its design interactive capabilities across ANZ.
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The importance of integration in enterprise applications

Tue, 9th May 2017
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Tech's evolution ushers in the era where seamless integration is vital for enterprise success; firms race to adapt.
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Oracle's acquisition of NetSuite - 6 things you should know

Fri, 5th May 2017
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Oracle buys NetSuite in a £7.1bn move to lead cloud ERP, aiming for a major market share grab and vast growth in cloud adoption.
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The birth of Cyxtera Technologies: BC Partners and Medina Capital join forces

Fri, 5th May 2017
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BC Partners and Medina Capital announce Cyxtera Technologies' launch, a $2.8bn merger forming a commanding presence in global data centre security.
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Kiwi airport software developer concludes Danish acquisition

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Gentrack's acquisition of BLIP Systems will augment Gentrack's software product range and expand its customer base.
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Cisco snaps up SD-Wan startup Viptela in $610m deal

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Cisco is acquiring SD-WAN startup Viptela for $610 million to bolster its SD-WAN portfolio - and further its transition to software-centric solutions.
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Gemalto puts final touches on 3M Identity Management acquisition

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Gemalto has put the final touches on its acquisition of 3M's Identity Management Business - a deal worth $850 million.
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Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.
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ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m

Mon, 1st May 2017
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EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.
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The week in Channel-land: New offices, new deals, new jobs and big plans

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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We've had new vendor deals, new partner programs, exclusive interviews and news that a senior executive was moving to a rival distie...
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Six key takeaways from Datto's 2017 State of the MSP report

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Datto's State of the MSP report shines a light on the challenges faced by MSPs - and answers the age old question of Star Wars, or Star Trek?.
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Equinix: Localise and optimise traffic at the digital edge

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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The digital edge - This is the place where information is exchanged, transactions are conducted, and data is gathered and analysed.
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Former Westcon managing director takes on Dicker Data role

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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Former Westcon-Comstor ANZ managing director Wendy O'Keeffe has joined rival Dicker Data as its first independent non-executive director.
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Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.
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EXCLUSIVE - NetSuite to establish office in New Zealand

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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NetSuite, under Oracle's wing, is set to open its first NZ office, boosting its cloud ERP presence in the Australasian market.
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NetSuite to add Sydney-based datacentre

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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NetSuite expands its reach, set to launch a Sydney data centre as Oracle fuels its global growth with significant investment.