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Rimini Street hits NZ shores with new subsidiary
SAP

Rimini Street hits NZ shores with new subsidiary

The third-party support provider for Oracle and SAP has opened a new Auckland-based office and appointed Sean Jones as NZ senior account executive.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Nov 2018

Global Stories

Rimini Street stories

Rimini Street releases SAP application management services globally
SAP

Rimini Street releases SAP application management services globally

Clients can now have Rimini Street run their SAP systems with a turnkey solution that integrates Application Management and Support Services for SAP.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 12th Aug 2019
Why two-thirds of enterprises won't be migrating to the new SAP S/4HANA product
SAP

Why two-thirds of enterprises won't be migrating to the new SAP S/4HANA product

When asked about the value of SAP's support, only 5% of all survey respondents stated they felt the fees for SAP support are well worth the value.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 24th Jun 2019
Why licensees are rethinking Oracle and cloud strategy
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Why licensees are rethinking Oracle and cloud strategy

Rimini Street's survey shows Oracle customers plan to reduce spend due to high costs, aggressive sales tactics and audits.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Fri, 3rd May 2019
The questions ANZ businesses need to ask before diving into SaaS
Software-as-a-Service

The questions ANZ businesses need to ask before diving into SaaS

SaaS drives IT spend in ANZ with promises of lower TCO and easy deployment, but buyers should tread carefully.

By Andrew Powell • 4 min read • Wed, 13th Mar 2019
Supreme Court orders Oracle to return US$12.8 Million to Rimini Street
Oracle

Supreme Court orders Oracle to return US$12.8 Million to Rimini Street

Rimini Street must be repaid $12.8 million by Oracle, following a US Supreme Court decision on non-taxable expenses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Mar 2019
There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price
Cybersecurity

There's a cost to not innovating and the public sector risks paying full price

There may be reasons for public sector agencies in particular to be somewhat reluctant with IT innovation spend.

By Andrew Powell • 5 min read • Wed, 9th Jan 2019
Rimini Street emboldened by encouragement in battle v Oracle
Oracle

Rimini Street emboldened by encouragement in battle v Oracle

The company has released a statement in response to support in the legal fight that defines where the line is in the third-party support market.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Nov 2018
Third-party support cemented with Rimini Street win
Support

Third-party support cemented with Rimini Street win

Rimini Street seeks a further US $41.3m in appeals after Court rules third-party support is in lawful competition with direct maintenance services.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Aug 2018
Cloud is confusing, deliberately
Software-as-a-Service

Cloud is confusing, deliberately

Major software vendors like Oracle and SAP are pushing cloud solutions, but the term's overuse creates confusion, disadvantaging customers.

By Andrew Powell • 3 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018
Oracle vs Rimini Street - lessons for the ANZ channel
Physical Security

Oracle vs Rimini Street - lessons for the ANZ channel

The US legal battle over software copyright could have consequences for vendors and providers here in Australia and New Zealand.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 12th Jan 2018
Rimini Street scores major service contract with ANZ retail giant
Cloud Services

Rimini Street scores major service contract with ANZ retail giant

Rimini Street lands essential IT contract with ANZ's James Pascoe, bolstering service for over 730 retail outlets.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 15th May 2017
How CIOs are redefining business models
Opinion

How CIOs are redefining business models

This shift has occurred after many years where IT was simply viewed as a cost-centre, and the role of the CIO was mostly confined to the IT silo.

By Andrew Powell • 3 min read • Mon, 27th Feb 2017
How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation
Opinion

How CIOs can buck the status quo and drive business innovation

Successful CIOs are changing business models in their organisation – they are becoming Disruptors. But what does that mean exactly?.

By Sebastian Grady • 6 min read • Tue, 21st Feb 2017
Rimini Street invests in growing ANZ demand for Oracle & SAP
SAP

Rimini Street invests in growing ANZ demand for Oracle & SAP

Rimini Street expands in Australia and NZ due to increased demand for enterprise software support, with a new opening in Melbourne.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Nov 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Rimini Street stories

Open Universities leverages Rimini Street support for Oracle HR platform
Human Capital Management

Open Universities leverages Rimini Street support for Oracle HR platform

OUA's system is heavily customised to suit the specific requirements of an online higher education marketplace.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017