Australasia stories
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Lumify Group launches new division for digital solutions training
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edutech
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e-learning
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world economic forum
Lumify Group, Australasia’s ICT training leader, launches a standalone division, Digital Solutions, led by Luci Setoue, to meet growing digital learning demands.
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ADT Security to acquire Alarm Assets & ACG Integration
Fri, 31st May 2024
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firewalls
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surveillance
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network security
ADT Security's acquisition of Alarm Assets Group and ACG Integration will boost its market reach and operational capacity, aiming for AUD $125 million in revenue.
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Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales
Wed, 15th May 2024
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saas
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cx
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martech
Blackpearl Group appoints Laurissa Hollis as VP of Sales in its global expansion, highlighting her customer-focused strategy and multinational expertise.
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Lumify Work becomes VCF authorised partner in Australasia
Thu, 9th May 2024
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storage
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it training
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devops
Lumify Work becomes a VCF Authorised Education Delivery Partner for VMware by Broadcom in Australia and New Zealand.
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Interactive collaborates with illion in key cloud technology shift
Wed, 10th Apr 2024
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storage
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firewalls
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migration
Tech provider Interactive is to aid data analytics company illion in its transition from private hosting to public cloud, enhancing security and technology infrastructure.
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Eutelsat & Sat One partnership launches satellite services in Australasia
Fri, 29th Mar 2024
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telstra
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digital divide
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nz
Eutelsat Group joins forces with Sat One utilising OneWeb's Low Earth Orbit to deliver first-time land and maritime services in remote Australasia; improving enterprise-grade connectivity.
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Findex expands reach with acquisition of FiveP's MBA practice
Thu, 29th Feb 2024
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data science
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ai
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m&a
In a major digital expansion, Australasian advisory firm Findex has acquired the Microsoft Business Applications practice from FiveP.
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Boots on the ground: AI and Blockchain at the Best Design Awards
Sat, 7th Oct 2023
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ai
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best design awards
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australian government
'Best Design Awards' lauds tech-influenced journalism; winners use AI & blockchain to expose obscured global truths.
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Lumify Learn addresses the digital skills shortage
Tue, 4th Jul 2023
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it training
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skills gap
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lumify
Lumify Group launches its new training provider, Lumify Learn, to positively impact Australasia's growing digital skills shortage.
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Findex appoints Lianne Bolton as CFO
Mon, 20th Feb 2023
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partner programmes
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regional australia
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nz
Findex Group appoints Lianne Bolton as CFO to drive strategic growth in regional Australia, aiming to triple its wealth practice to AUD$50bn.
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Datacom appoints Tim Hogan as Datapay Director
Fri, 21st Oct 2022
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fleet management
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datacom
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warner bros
Datacom hires former EROAD CTO Tim Hogan as Datapay Director, aiming for steep growth in Australia and New Zealand with modernised platforms.
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Optimation appoints Warrick Flower as Managing Director
Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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datacom
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optimation
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nz
Optimation appoints Warrick Flower as new MD, bringing 20 yrs of tech industry experience to lead company growth in Australasia.
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Spire Global appoints Elizabeth Wylie as ANZ business development head
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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data science
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nz
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university of canterbury
Elizabeth Wylie, PhD, appointed as ANZ Business Development Head at Spire, responsible for expanding sales operations & partnerships in Australia & NZ.
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Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as Australasia regional manager
Fri, 22nd Jul 2022
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nz
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aquion
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australian
Luke Hijikata has been hired as Australasia regional manager, re-establishing the company's presence in the region.
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Infragistics appoints Luke Hijikata as technology industry expert
Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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partner programmes
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it industry
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ict
Infragistics, a provider of business software solutions, has named Luke Hijikata as Australasia regional manager to aid expansion in the region.
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Devoli appoints William Graham as sales director
Fri, 3rd Jun 2022
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voice
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australasia
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job moves
William Graham joined Devoli as sales director. The company provides network automation tools and services to Australasia for better efficiency.
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Aquion signs on as first local Unisys Stealth value added reseller
Mon, 13th Feb 2017
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virtualisation
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firewalls
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data protection
Aquion becomes ANZ's inaugural reseller of Unisys Stealth, offering top-notch cyber protection for enterprises and governments.
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Scott Bartlett to head Kordia's Aussie & NZ operations
Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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kordia
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telco
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nz
Kordia has announced that Scott Bartlett will be taking up the role of Group CEO, responsible for both the company's NZ and Australian operations.
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Does Auckland need a digital and technology advisor?
Wed, 18th May 2016
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cloud services
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auckland council
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auckland
Mayoral hopeful Victoria Crone proposes a digital guru to steer Auckland towards becoming a leading digital city.
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Certus builds digital business services with Core Technology buy
Wed, 20th Jan 2016
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endpoint protection
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data analytics
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edr
IBM systems integrator Certus Solutions snaps up Kiwi consultancy Core Technology to bulk out its digital business services offerings.