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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.
FYI, this is an ex-employee of TechDay.

Stories by Ben - Page 32

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Citrix takes network solutions into Google Cloud
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Citrix is taking its SD-WAN solution and Citrix ADC onto Google Cloud Platform to get applications onto the cloud.
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IDC: 2019 security spending to grow 20% in APeJ
Fri, 12th Apr 2019
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Security spending in Asia/Pacific excluding Japan will surge by 20% to USD $16 billion in 2019, driven by heightened focus on combating cyber threats.
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The team dedicated to global data literacy
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The Data Literacy Project has appointed eight data experts who aim to help organisations and individuals improve data literacy across the globe.
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Alexa could be the voice of your car soon
Thu, 11th Apr 2019
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cartech
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google
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amazon
As luxury car brands move away from their own voice assistants to partnering with Google or Amazon, we may find Alexa riding with us all soon.
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Logitech’s new headset for open environments
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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uc
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logitech
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headsets
The wireless headset features active noise cancellation (ANC) and is one of the first to include Qi wireless charging.
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Canalys: Google, Alibaba Cloud fastest growing providers
Wed, 10th Apr 2019
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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microsoft
The Cloud Wars continue as Alibaba and Google stake claims in a market that will see spending hit US$143 billion next year, driven by the channel.
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AWS programme to boost EdTech innovation
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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saas
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hyperscale
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public cloud
AWS EdStart provides promotional credits, customised training, marketing opportunities, mentorship, and technical support to EdTech startups.
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New app uses AI to detect early-stage Parkinson’s
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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university of south australia
The system uses a user uploaded AI to track movement and compare it with known Parkinson’s symptoms, and a report is created almost instantly.
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Gartner: foldable phones could give device market new life
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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pc market
PC shipments are set to decline by 0.6% in 2019, while mobile phone market is expected to return to growth in 2020, according to Gartner.
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NSW to give cybersecurity SMEs R&D gift cards
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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cybersecurity
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r&d
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nsw government
SMEs in NSW can apply for a ‘cyber voucher’ which will connect them with cybersecurity research teams from one seven universities.
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Gallery: HP Australia puts the future on display
Tue, 9th Apr 2019
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ai
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hp
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printing
HP Australia dazzled Melbourne with its HP Evolution event, showcasing future tech in AI, immersive experiences, security, 3D printing, and more.
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VMware redevelops global partner programme
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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virtualisation
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it automation
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partner programmes
VMware has revamped its partner programme aiming for simplicity, choice, and innovation, introducing Partner Connect, which launches next year.
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Extreme Networks commits 95% of R&D to AI and automation
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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rpa
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open source
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ai
Extreme Networks plans to allocate 95% of its R&D budget to software automation and AI in a bid to create intelligent organisations.
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Flashpoint global channel strategy seeing dividends
Fri, 5th Apr 2019
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Flashpoint's global channel strategy has yielded remarkable growth, with a 150% boost in partnerships and over 200% rise in channel-driven revenue since 2015.
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Jabra’s new wireless work/play earbuds
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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uc
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digital entertainment
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headphones
The Evolve 65e earbuds come with a Jabra Link 370 USB Bluetooth adapter, enabling simultaneous connectivity to a PC and smartphone.
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New software for drone footage mapping and analysis
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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drones
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agritech
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dji
DJI Terra allows drone pilots to quickly generate 2D maps and 3D model reconstructions, plus analyse data and generate insights with analysis tools.
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NTT joins DiData in partnership with Aus universities
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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healthtech
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dimension data
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deakin university
This joint-vision partnership is the first time NTT has entered into an agreement of this nature with research institutions outside of Japan.
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Wipro named Leader in Cloud Services Magic Quadrant
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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datacentre infrastructure
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public cloud
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cloud services
The company has taken the coveted position in the Public Cloud Infrastructure Professional and Managed Services, Worldwide Magic Quadrant.
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Spark to stock Cat’s new rugged smartphone
Wed, 3rd Apr 2019
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smartphones
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spark
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rugged
The rugged device is designed for people with outdoor lifestyles or rugged professions, where mainstream devices are too easily damaged or destroyed.
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IDC: Smart home market only getting stronger
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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smart home
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digital entertainment
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google
Smart speakers have moved into people’s homes and are ready to pay off as smart networks begin to spread throughout the household.