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Ben Moore
News Editor - Channel
Ben was born in the UK and was promptly shuffled across the universe to Auckland at a young age. He is a total geek but tries to be pretty casual about it. He was sucked into theatre in his teens, which led to a lot of time on stage, as well as writing and directing when he could. After spending four years as high-school Drama teacher, Ben decided that it was about time for him to move on and see what else the world has to offer. However, wherever he goes he will always be sure to return home to his best-friends/cats.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Ben - Page 28

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Zoom Phone beta announced for local customers
Thu, 16th May 2019
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Zoom has launched a beta version of its Zoom Phone service in Australia, introducing BYOC and certifying new desk phone devices from Poly and Yealink.
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Kiwi girls take on robotics world… and WIN
Thu, 16th May 2019
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Tara Stevens (14) and Riley Pollard (11), from New Plymouth and Okato and the Nakibots team, beat 80 other teams from across the world.
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DimData: Fear finally setting in amongst vulnerable orgs
Thu, 16th May 2019
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Dimension Data's report reveals a global cybersecurity maturity rating of just 1.45/5, with finance and tech sectors slightly better off amid rising threats.
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Seven Aussie projects shortlisted in IDC's Smart Cities Awards
Wed, 15th May 2019
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The nominated projects include three from Newcastle alone and span smart water metering, solar farms, virtualization and transport.
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Y Soft and Brother partner to enhance print management
Wed, 15th May 2019
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YSoft SafeQ integrated print management and document capture solution is now embedded in Brother multifunction devices.
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F5 acquisition of NGINX now complete
Wed, 15th May 2019
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The companies have released blogs on the topic, explaining how NGINX will now operate as a unit of F5, and the benefits they expect this merger to bring.
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IXUP goes 'post-quantum' with security tech upgrade
Wed, 15th May 2019
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The secure analytics company has also partnered with Deloitte as a reseller, and launched a SaaS offering on Microsoft Azure.
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InPhySec forges partnership to tackle NZ cybersecurity market
Wed, 15th May 2019
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The Kiwi managed security services provider is partnering with CrowdStrike to bring its endpoint protection solution to its customers.
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Infoblox appoints channels head for ANZ
Wed, 15th May 2019
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Kenneth Cartwright’s appointment extends Infoblox’s position in secure cloud-managed network services throughout the region.
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ExtraHop’s new partner program for enterprise security
Wed, 15th May 2019
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New accreditations and partner portal enable channel partners to fast-track their expertise and build their security businesses.
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Accenture: Young Aussies driving digital healthcare market
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Millennial and Gen Z Aussies lead the charge in digital healthcare, embracing virtual services and disrupting traditional models, an Accenture survey reveals.
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QNAP introduces new drive adapters for PC and NAS
Tue, 14th May 2019
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When used with a QNAP NAS, drives installed using QDA Series drive adapters can be easily monitored using the QTS Storage Manager app.
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Check Point adds two new elements to partner program
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Check Point boosts partner benefits with CloudGuard PAYG scheme and new Engage app for enhanced collaboration.
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Dynamo6 snatches Premier Partner status with Google Cloud
Tue, 14th May 2019
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Being a Premier Partner opens up access to additional resources and expertise at a global scale, including new Google hardware, products and services.
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Ingram Micro NZ launches new sales hub
Mon, 13th May 2019
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The Hub will provide resellers with a single destination for product information, sales tools and digital marketing advice and support.
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Datacom recipient of Dell Technologies Global Partner award
Mon, 13th May 2019
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This global award recognises Datacom’s technical excellence in achieving great results for customers while leveraging Dell Technologies.
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Lenovo releases new ThinkPad devices
Mon, 13th May 2019
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Lenovo has unveiled new ThinkPad models T495, T495s, and X395 integrating AMD Ryzen 7 PRO processors, promising improved battery life and enhanced performance.
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Huawei fastest growing server vendor in the world
Mon, 13th May 2019
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Despite the myriad controversies that Huawei faces on a near-weekly basis, Gartner research reveals no sign of slowing in the server market.
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Would you live-stream your loved-one’s funeral?
Thu, 9th May 2019
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As loved-ones spread across the globe, it can be hard to attend funerals for those you hold dearest. Is taking them online the solution?.
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Unisys named leader in digital workplace services by NelsonHall
Thu, 9th May 2019
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NelsonHall cited security as a strength, including the integration of Unisys Stealth into the company’s Unified Endpoint Management offering.