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Tomizone acquires mystery MSP to give revenues a $1 million boost
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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The company says the acquisition is consistent with their growth strategy of acquiring businesses with complementary offerings.
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CrowdStrike detail rise of state-sponsored attacks in new global threat report
Tue, 27th Feb 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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supply chain
CrowdStrike's 2018 Global Threat Report spotlights the rise in state-sponsored cyber attacks, revealing a shift in how adversaries share and repurpose tactics.
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Gartner: Global smartphone sales record first ever decline
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Global smartphone sales dropped by 5.6% in Q4 2017, marking the first yearly decline since 2004, as per Gartner. Samsung stayed on top despite this shift.
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Commvault looks to expand partner alliances with new appointment
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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virtualisation
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Vandeveld will help expand revenue and market share for Commvault and its worldwide network of channel partners.
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Google launches Cloud IoT core, snaps up ANZ-based customer
Fri, 23rd Feb 2018
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Google has fully launched its Cloud IoT Core service, securing New Zealand-based Smart Parking as a customer to enhance their smart city platform.
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Exclusive Interview: The mandatory data breach laws are here, but can the channel take advantage?
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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hyperscale
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public cloud
We spoke to Juniper Networks to get their take on the Mandatory Data Breach Laws, and where they see opportunity for channel partners.
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TIBCO taps former CA Technologies talent for ANZ VP role
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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ca technologies
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sap
Based in Sydney, John Kearney will be responsible for strengthening both partner and alliance networks in the region.
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CALLING ALL MSPs: here are five crucial trends to consider in 2018
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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data analytics
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planning
CompTIA has revealed five key trends that it says are crucial considerations for MSPs looking to exceed in the marketplace.
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Survey: Kaseya says MSPs underestimating GDPR despite focus on security
Wed, 21st Feb 2018
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it automation
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partner programmes
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data privacy
The seventh annual survey indicates that MSPs are increasingly focusing on security in regards to their value-add approach.
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SA Labor promises $35 million Adelaide internet investment if re-elected
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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South Australian Labor Government promises Australia's fastest internet if re-elected, investing $35m in new infrastructure.
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Tomizone appoint new group MD in Aussie push
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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managed services
The company has appointed Matt Adams to the position, effective immediately, with a goal to grow its Australian presence.
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YOU’RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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smart cities
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The 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit, from 20-22 March at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, will showcase cutting-edge smart city innovations with global experts.
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Second workplace bullying case filed against TechnologyOne
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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TechnologyOne is embroiled in a second workplace bullying lawsuit, with former employee Ana Monteiro alleging bullying and discrimination by senior executives.
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Wavelink expecting expansion of Fortinet security business in 2018
Mon, 19th Feb 2018
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
The company reports that - from a zero base - security now represents around 30% of Wavelink’s Fortinet revenues.
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Dell EMC announces channel program refinements one year since launch
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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healthtech
One year since it's introduction, Dell EMC have made some refinements around its partner program designed to enhance profitability.
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Empired signal NZ election woes with marginal revenue rise
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
Empired's revenue grew marginally by 2% to AUD $85 million despite a sharp 13% decline in New Zealand due to election-related market disruption.
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Interactive add hardware disposal capability with Erase IT acquisition
Wed, 14th Feb 2018
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data protection
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recycling
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interactive
Erase IT provide IT asset (including hardware and equipment) disposal and recycling for over 650 customers across Australia.
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Thomas Duryea Logicalis recruit ex-Juniper talent for ‘CSO as-a-service’ initiative
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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partner programmes
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managed services
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cso / ciso
The concept will be a core part of TDL’s security practice, adding new capabilities to their security lifecycle offering.
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NBN achieve double revenue figures according to half-year financial report
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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As at 31 December 2017, NBN declared that 6.1 million premises are ‘ready to connect’ and a total of 7.1 million premises are ‘ready for service’.
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Oracle makes massive investment in autonomous cloud platform services
Tue, 13th Feb 2018
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paas
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Oracle is ramping up its autonomous capabilities across its Cloud Platform, aiming for a self-sustaining PaaS with new AI and machine learning integrations.