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Vanessa Sorenson, the writer behind these engaging columns, delves deeply into the dynamic world of technology, particularly focusing on Microsoft's influential presence in New Zealand and Australia. Her interests are vividly reflected through her exploration of various industry movements, including leadership changes, innovative service offerings, and strategic partnerships that aim to bolster technological prowess and security within the region.

A recurrent theme in Vanessa's writing is the integration of AI and cloud services, showcasing how these technologies are reshaping enterprise operations and security landscapes. Her articles also highlight Microsoft's commitment to enhancing digital skills, fostering diversity, and expanding data residency solutions, illustrating a keen interest in not only technological advancements but also in their broader social and economic impacts. Vanessa's work is a rich source of information for anyone interested in the intersection of technology implementation and business strategy within New Zealand and beyond.

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Microsoft NZ bolsters senior leadership team with new specialist sales lead
Fri, 25th Sep 2020
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Microsoft New Zealand appoints Sameer Jagga as specialist sales unit leader, expanding the company's leadership team.
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Microsoft's $100 million+ data centre approved for Auckland
Fri, 18th Sep 2020
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Microsoft has been granted consent from the New Zealand Overseas Investment Office to advance its plans to open a datacenter region in Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Microsoft NZ expands senior leadership team
Fri, 11th Sep 2020
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Microsoft New Zealand expands senior leadership team with appointment of Nigel Parker as Customer Success Unit Lead.
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Microsoft NZ appoints Matt Bostwick as commercial partner director
Fri, 10th Jul 2020
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Microsoft's new commercial partner director, Matt Bostwick, is excited about the company's data center growth plans in New Zealand.
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Microsoft to help NZ job seekers acquire new digital skills for the COVID-19 economy
Fri, 3rd Jul 2020
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Microsoft and Adecco have partnered to offer free learning resources to New Zealand job seekers, helping them gain the necessary skills for in-demand roles.
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Microsoft to launch data centre region in New Zealand
Wed, 6th May 2020
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Microsoft is calling the announcement a ‘major milestone’ towards delivering enterprise-grade cloud services locally.
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Familiar face returns to Microsoft NZ as enterprise director
Tue, 5th May 2020
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No stranger to Microsoft, Bain spent seven years at the tech giant working with both enterprise customers and partners.
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Microsoft NZ's OCP lead sets sights on new Australia role
Fri, 1st May 2020
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Sarah Bowden leaves Microsoft NZ for digital sales role in Australia, starting 1 June.
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Microsoft NZ general manager Barrie Sheers bound for Asia
Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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Current Microsoft New Zealand enterprise director Vanessa Sorenson will succeed Shears as NZ general manager from April 1.
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Microsoft: There’s no such thing as a typical ‘techie’
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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New Zealand is progressive in gender diversity, but still lags in tech industry gender equality. Action is needed.