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TIBCO acquires cloud integration provider Scribe Software

Fri, 8th Jun 2018
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TIBCO says the acquisition will allow them to deliver a single solution to address a wide range of integration scenarios.
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Milestone recognised as top VMS provider by IHS Markit

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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For the 10th consecutive year, Milestone Systems is recognised as the top global VMS provider by IHS Markit, with a 21% revenue growth in 2017.
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Zoom unveils new channel initiatives to bolster partner relationships

Thu, 7th Jun 2018
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Zoom launches new channel initiatives, aiming to simplify and enhance partnerships with resellers and referral partners, fostering global growth.
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Vocus Group and Vodafone partner to unbundle UFB services

Tue, 5th Jun 2018
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Vocus Group and Vodafone are teaming up to unbundle New Zealand's UFB fibre network, aiming to boost competition, innovation, and broadband performance.
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CHANNEL SUCCESS: NEC taps Baycom as its best kiwi UC partner

Tue, 29th May 2018
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The recognition follows the establishment of NEC Australia's official partner program for New Zealand in 2017.
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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

Mon, 28th May 2018
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The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
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Veritas taps ex-VMware talent to lead APJ channel sales

Thu, 24th May 2018
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channel development
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Brian Higgins will lead the overall APJ channel strategy, tasked with growing the company's local partner ecosystem.
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Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything

Thu, 24th May 2018
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Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
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Tableau partners with Swinburne University on new analytics course

Thu, 24th May 2018
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The course is positioned as a method for increasing the digital literacy of students in a range of professions.
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DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.
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Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Mon, 21st May 2018
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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.
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AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData

Fri, 18th May 2018
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GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
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Adobe brings analytics to paid search campaigns with new integrations

Fri, 18th May 2018
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The company has launched 'Advertising Analytics for Paid Search' in an effort to provide more clarity to paid search campaigns.
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Qualtrics partners with IBM to bolster XM platform

Thu, 17th May 2018
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Qualtrics and IBM unite to enhance employee experience, transitioning IBM Kenexa users to the Qualtrics XM Platform with integrated IBM Watson technology.
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Hills inks ANZ distie agreement with Dahua to bolster security offering

Thu, 17th May 2018
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Hills says the new agreement will allow them to compete across all security markets, from low cost to enterprise level solutions.
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Going beyond antivirus with Trend Micro's Maximum Security

Wed, 16th May 2018
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With the widening scale of cyber threats targeting consumers, its crucial that our security solutions simultaneously protect every type of device.
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HPE acquires software-defined startup Plexxi in hybrid-cloud push

Wed, 16th May 2018
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HPE acquires US startup Plexxi, enhancing its software-defined networking to deliver a cloud-like experience in the data centre, boosting hybrid IT efforts.
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Synnex signs new IoT-based distie agreement with Simble

Wed, 16th May 2018
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The agreement marks the first Australian distribution partnership for Simble, who will now have access to more than 6000 Synnex partners.
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NBN reports healthy growth figures on the back of service initiatives

Mon, 14th May 2018
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NBN reports a 112% revenue increase for Q3, hitting AUD $1.4 billion, thanks to service initiatives, with active connections up by 1.7 million year-over-year.
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Red Hat celebrates 'women of open source' at RHS 2018

Fri, 11th May 2018
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At RHS 2018, Red Hat celebrated its 'Women in Open Source' award winners, honouring Dana Lewis and Zui Dighe for their pioneering work in technology.