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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.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Ben - Page 29

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Kaseya survey reveals huge opportunity in data backup for SMBs

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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it automation
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cloud services
The fourth annual IT Operations survey of SMBs and midmarket enterprises shows security remains the top concern and data backup is a key opportunity.
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How to take your MSP game to the next level with services automation

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
It can be difficult to accommodate growing customer needs, while maintaining profitability. Professional services automation could be the answer.
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Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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storage
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iot
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multi-cloud
Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara's movement into the cloud and managed services space.
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Qlik enriches data solutions with Podium Data acquisition

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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planning
New acquisition expands Qlik's portfolio beyond analytics, enabling analytics-ready data strategy to drive data-driven transformation.
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Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.
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8x8 selects Confirmit to deliver deeper customer insights

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
Confirmit Horizons platform to power customer voice programme for leading cloud communications solutions provider 8x8.
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SAP Cloud Platform will finally see AWS for ANZ in 2018

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
SAP Cloud Platform will be available through AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) region to allow local users easier access to SAP's cloud solutions.
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RAN market to get boost from demand for base stations - Dell'Oro

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The demand for base stations will drive growth in the radio access network market, with shipments expected to top 20 million by 2023, says Dell'Oro.
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Commvault makes the shift to simplicity and support

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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dr
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partner programmes
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cloud services
Commvault leaders explain the changes the company have made and explain why they are moving into a more streamlined and support-focused approach.
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Sophos new server security offering defends 'cybercrime bullseye'

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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firewalls
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data protection
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network infrastructure
Sophos has launched Intercept X for Server, a new server security solution that uses deep learning to combat the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats.
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Gartner - Only 65% of organisations have a cybersecurity expert

Mon, 23rd Jul 2018
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cybersecurity
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mssp
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analyst report
Opportunity for cybersecurity service providers revealed as organisations are suffering from the skills shortage.
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Ingram Micro embraces IIoT by signing with FreeWave

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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iot
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iiot
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Ingram Micro, New Zealand's largest tech distributor, has signed with FreeWave to boost its Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) market presence.
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Causing a Ruckus - The next networking Big Dog

Fri, 20th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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smart home
This week, Ruckus Networks held its Big Dogs conference in Seoul showcasing new offerings and discussing the opportunities in their sights.
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Exclusive Interview: 8x8 - more than just UC

Thu, 12th Jul 2018
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virtualisation
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uc
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daas
8x8 shows no sign of slowing with its cloud-based communications platform. Brendan Maree explains how it got to where it is today.
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Ribbon Comms adds integration with MS Teams

Mon, 9th Jul 2018
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uc
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microsoft
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voip
Ribbon is one of only two suppliers officially certified by Microsoft to integrate its Session Border Controllers with Teams.
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IDC - Local networking infrastructure market growing at warp speed

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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network infrastructure
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sdn
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naas
Revenue coming from the enterprise space grew by 15% YoY, while service providers revenue growth was stagnant.
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Ingram Micro NZ takes the gold for Yealink distribution

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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uc
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voip
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contact centre
Yealink has given Ingram Micro Gold status as a distributor which, Ingram says, shows the success of its new UC business unit.
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IDC names Aussie and NZ initiatives as top APeJ smart city projects

Fri, 6th Jul 2018
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smart cities
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iot
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auckland council
Ipswich, Queensland and Auckland, New Zealand have taken two of the 19 spots among the very best smart city initiatives in APeJ.
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What Kiwis need to follow through with online purchases

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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martech
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commerce systems
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supply chain
When you are establishing an eCommerce site, there are some things you'll want to be aware of to maximise the rate of purchase completion.
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What are the benefits of NZ broadband performance testing?

Thu, 5th Jul 2018
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devops
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apm
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software development
The ComCom's first paper from new testing partner looks at how testing data can be used to empower purchasing and sales decisions.