Stories by Patrick - Page 5
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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personal computing devices
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microsoft
Hyperscale operators' Q1 capex soared to USD $27 billion, driven by immense outlays from Google, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and Facebook, says Synergy Research.
NAB apologises after nationwide systems outage
Mon, 28th May 2018
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datacentre infrastructure
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fintech
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power / energy
NAB apologises for a nationwide technology outage that left customers unable to access banking services for nearly five hours on Saturday due to a power issue.
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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smartphones
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edge computing
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honeywell
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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cybersecurity
Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
Tableau partners with Swinburne University on new analytics course
Thu, 24th May 2018
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
The course is positioned as a method for increasing the digital literacy of students in a range of professions.
Pure Storage unveils brand new global partner program
Wed, 23rd May 2018
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storage
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it training
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converged infrastructure
The new program will include new training, certifications, support and incentives for the company’s global partner base.
ActiveImage lands in Australia with new Sydney office
Tue, 22nd May 2018
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dr
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cloud services
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office opening
Ex-StorageCraft talent, Richard Giddey, has also been named as ActiveImage vice president for the Asia Pacific region.
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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personal computing devices
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fitness
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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telco
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vocus group
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.
TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council
Mon, 21st May 2018
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saas
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council
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contracts
TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
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.
AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData
Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.