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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.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Ben - Page 50

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Avaya's BI solution wins gold with blockchain integration

Mon, 30th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
The blockchain infrastructure securely collects and shares anonymous customer interaction data from a network of peers.
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BlueJeans expands channel programme with incentives and investments

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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uc
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partner programmes
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cloud services
The UC solutions provider looks to increase growth as its offerings become increasingly distributed through the channel.
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Battle in the cloud: AWS still on top but Google is starting to flex

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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public cloud
AWS remains the top cloud infrastructure provider, but rival Microsoft Azure is growing faster and closing the market share gap, according to Canalys.
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NZTech adds new members as Kiwi ICT industry booms

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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nztech
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reannz
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the instillery
The Instillery CEO Mike Jenkins and REANNZ CIOO Angela Nash join the board of the not-for-profit organisation that supports the $16b NZ tech industry.
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SonicWall gains 'Recommended' rating in NSS Labs Firewall Test

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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malware
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cybersecurity
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sonicwall
The 2018 NSS Labs Next-Generation Firewall Test is focused on security effectiveness, performance and total cost of ownership.
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Apple watch shipments up 30% YoY with boost from LTE in APAC

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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wearables
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apple
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analyst report
Apple saw a 30% YoY rise in Q2 2018 smartwatch shipments, driven by LTE model popularity in APAC. Yet, its market share dipped to 34%.
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Kaltura launches UX focused video capture solution

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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it automation
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digital entertainment
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video
Kaltura launches Kaltura Personal Capture, a UX-focused video solution simplifying video creation from the desktop with features like automatic slide detection.
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Digital Realty adds direct, secure access to IBM Cloud for ANZ

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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public cloud
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dc
Digital Realty is enhancing its Service Exchange to offer direct, secure access to IBM Cloud in key cities, including Melbourne and Sydney.
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Kaseya survey reveals huge opportunity in data backup for SMBs

Fri, 27th Jul 2018
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it automation
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cloud services
The fourth annual IT Operations survey of SMBs and midmarket enterprises shows security remains the top concern and data backup is a key opportunity.
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How to take your MSP game to the next level with services automation

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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crm
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martech
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partner programmes
It can be difficult to accommodate growing customer needs, while maintaining profitability. Professional services automation could be the answer.
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Exclusive Interview: Is Snowflake's data warehousing what ANZ needs?

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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saas
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storage
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data analytics
A Snowflake exec talks about how the company is bringing its cloud-based data warehousing solution Down Under.
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Hitachi Vantara extend cloud portfolio with latest acquisition

Thu, 26th Jul 2018
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storage
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iot
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multi-cloud
Acquiring cloud systems integration specialist REAN Cloud will continue Hitachi Vantara's movement into the cloud and managed services space.
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HPE 3PAR gets upgrade with Nimble's analytics platform

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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storage
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devops
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it automation
HPE enhances its 3PAR offering with InfoSight and application automation, providing predictive analytics and improved performance for customers.
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Qlik enriches data solutions with Podium Data acquisition

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
New acquisition expands Qlik's portfolio beyond analytics, enabling analytics-ready data strategy to drive data-driven transformation.
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Cylance brings AI antivirus solution into the home

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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endpoint protection
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ai security
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edr
After seeing widespread success in the business and enterprise world, smart cybersecurity has now found its way into the home.
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8x8 selects Confirmit to deliver deeper customer insights

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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crm
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uc
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cx
Confirmit Horizons platform to power customer voice programme for leading cloud communications solutions provider 8x8.
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Veeam releases expanded Office 365 backup solution

Wed, 25th Jul 2018
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virtualisation
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dr
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microsoft
Veeam launches V2 of its Office 365 backup solution, adding support for OneDrive and SharePoint. The update boasts 50+ enhancements for better data management.
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Cohesity DataPlatform makes its way to Google Cloud

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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dr
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The integrated solution provides enterprise-grade backup of applications that use Google Compute Engine (GCE), addressing a growing market demand.
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SAP Cloud Platform will finally see AWS for ANZ in 2018

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
SAP Cloud Platform will be available through AWS Asia Pacific (Sydney) region to allow local users easier access to SAP's cloud solutions.
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RAN market to get boost from demand for base stations - Dell'Oro

Tue, 24th Jul 2018
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
The demand for base stations will drive growth in the radio access network market, with shipments expected to top 20 million by 2023, says Dell'Oro.