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Ruckus & Brocade Aussie MDs resign ahead of global merger

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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wireless networks
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The two Australian managing directors of Ruckus Wireless and Brocade have left, right before the two companies undergo a global merger.
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Cisco expands cloud security portfolio with $293 million buy out of CloudLock

Wed, 29th Jun 2016
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Cisco is set to acquire cloud security provider CloudLock for $293m, in a move to enhance its security portfolio.
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Vendors advised to 'prepare' for subdued TIS market

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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tbr
TIS vendors face challenging times as market slumps, with China slowdown impacting revenues and driving the need for strategic realignment.
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Kiwi distributor Exeed takes on Aussie market with Melbourne operations

Tue, 28th Jun 2016
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One of New Zealand's key distributors has launched its assault on the Australia market, opening a Melbourne office and warehouse.
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Equinix named APAC Data Center Service Provider of the Year

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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colocation
Equinix has been awarded Frost & Sullivan's 2016 Asia Pacific ICT Award for Data Center Service Provider of the Year at a ceremony last week.
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EXCLUSIVE: CrowdStrike talks APAC, cyber security, EDR & nation-state attacks

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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Michael Sentonas, CrowdStrike's vice president for Technology Strategy explains why the company has launched in Australia, & biggest security threats.
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Platform-based services are fast becoming prime differentiators in the media transformation era

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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partner programmes
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managed services
The emergence of new pure-play OTT services is gradually pushing digital service providers to embark on the media transformation journey.
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Why is Dell really dropping its assets? To fund its EMC acquisition

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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network infrastructure
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healthtech
Dell is cutting its losses with its sale of Dell Software Group & its non-core assets to focus on its EMC acquisition, according to a TBR white paper.
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Postr : Earn rewards for adverts on your lockscreen

Mon, 27th Jun 2016
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martech
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adtech
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technology gifts
New Zealand app Postr rewards users with free mobile data for viewing lockscreen adverts. Plans to expand into Southeast Asia.
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Ingram Micro shareholders green light acquisition - and big payout

Thu, 23rd Jun 2016
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distributors
Tianjin Tianhai's acquisition of Ingram Micro moved a step closer this week with Ingram Micro shareholders overwhelming voting in favour of the deal.
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Phishers no more - Xero's latest update revealed

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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fintech
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phishing
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financial systems
Hackers are gaining entry into email accounts and altering the bank details in invoices before sending to an unassuming client.
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Dicker Data NZ clocks $135m in sales; eyes further expansion

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Dicker Data New Zealand recorded sales of $134.7 million last year, posting a healthy profit - and has its eyes firmly on future growth.
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Dell sells its Software Group division to global investment giants

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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dell technologies
Dell has signed a definitive agreement with Francisco Partners and Elliott Management to sell Dell Software Group for an unspecified price tag.
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The biggest losers in the Microsoft/LinkedIn merger could be other social networks

Wed, 22nd Jun 2016
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Rivals brace as Microsoft's LinkedIn buy raises stakes in social network integration, questioning the future harmony of tech's biggest players.
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VCE rides hyperconverged wave taking partners along for the ride

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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emc
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vce
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partners
EMC's VCE resellers are cashing in on the vendor's move into hyperconverged, moving up the stack and into more lucrative services.
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Ovum: Microsoft isn't the only vendor threatened by the imminent arrival of Facebook at Work

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
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Microsoft has agreed to acquire LinkedIn for $26.2bn in a deal seen as a move to defend against the arrival of Facebook at Work.
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Why the acquisition of LinkedIn annoys LinkedIn users

Mon, 20th Jun 2016
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linkedin
Your data is for sale. It's something we've all known for a while now but $26.2 billion later the conversation has been reignited.
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Ingram Micro's new owner continues buying spree

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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distributors
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travel technologies
Ingram Micro's new parent, HNA Group has continued its buying spree with a AU$159 million investment in Virgin Australia.
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SugarCRM demonstrates just what is possible with AI

Fri, 17th Jun 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
​At its recent annual conference for customers and partners (SugarCon), SugarCRM revealed its bold roadmap for the future.
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NZ's Co-operative Bank modernises core IT infrastructure

Thu, 16th Jun 2016
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Unisys recently announced their successful transformation of NZ's Co-operative Bank's IT infrastructure, with huge benefits.