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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.

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Apple still owns growing wearables market, says GlobalData

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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While many consumers cannot afford the latest Apple Watch, there is an untapped demand for cheaper smartwatches.
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Okta appoints NEXTGEN as first ANZ distie

Thu, 13th Feb 2020
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Okta partners with NEXTGEN to expand its business in Australia and New Zealand, offering technology and support through local security channel partners.
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Computer vision tech market unchallenged by controversy

Wed, 12th Feb 2020
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GlobalData reports that the global computer vision market will continue to head upwards, even in the face of fears around facial recognition.
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Seequent adds 3D blast modelling software to portfolio

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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engineering
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3d technology
The geo-tech specialist has partnered with OreControl Blasting Consultants to add OrePro 3D software to its solutions portfolio.
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Nintex adds checklists to Promapp solution

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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The new checklists enhance how cross-functional teams communicate, provide feedback, and manage critical business processes.
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Chch voicemail-to-text startup eyes global market

Tue, 11th Feb 2020
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The Christchurch-based SaaS company with 2500 active users is looking to expand to Australia, the UK, the USA and Canada by November this year.
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Metadata retention laws “abused” by enforcement agencies

Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
The PJCIS, Human Right Law Centre, Digital Rights Watch and Access Now are calling for the repeal or amendment of the controversial laws.
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Gartner: The six tech trends HR should be ready for

Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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uc
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data analytics
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Data security, number of people with disabilities in workforce to triple, the push for transparency, and everything automated.
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Talend names Servian APAC VAR of the year

Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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partner programmes
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data fabric
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partner awards
Award winners were revealed in a ceremony during the company's annual sales kickoff conference, Talend Engage in New Orleans.
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Xero and Square buddy up for enhanced integration

Mon, 10th Feb 2020
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commerce systems
Invoices can be paid instantly with Square and are automatically recorded in Xero, reducing admin time for businesses.
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QNAP releases NAS-native video conference solution

Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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storage
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video conferencing
The KoiMeeter smart video conferencing solution features wireless presentation, real-time transcription and translation, and on-premise storage.
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Rough times ahead for networking market

Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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uc
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network infrastructure
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wireless networks
The networking market faces a downturn as Dell'Oro Group predicts short-term challenges for wireless LAN and a decline in cable broadband equipment sales.
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Sektor to distribute Ergotron health-tech

Thu, 6th Feb 2020
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distributors
This appointment extends the range of solutions that Sektor currently offers to partners who serve the healthcare sector.
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NNNCo and Agriculture Vic to roll out rural IoT networks

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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victorian government
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nnnco
NNNCo and Agriculture Victoria are collaborating to deploy IoT networks over 600 farms covering 5,000 sq. km as part of a Victorian Government-funded trial.
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Telstra signs with Dubber for call recording and data capture

Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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Certain Telstra customers will have access to Dubber's Call Recording and Data Capture Platform for business telephony and mobile.
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Coronavirus scare is already hitting tech market

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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apple
GlobalData outlines the ways that China's corporate shutdowns may have far-reaching effects for the global technology economy.
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Google launches two new cloud certifications

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The invite-only Google Cloud Certified Fellow programme for technical leaders and the Cloud DevOps Engineer certification.
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Wearable payment options sweeping Australia

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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wearables
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martech
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commerce systems
New research from Bankwest shows that having the option to pay with wearable tech is becoming more appealing than ever.
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Commvault invests in ANZ with new sales VP

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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saas
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apac expansion
Commvault continues to focus on APAC expansion with a new ANZ sales vice president, and a new APJ channels & alliances VP.
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IDC's top 10 DX trends for NZ

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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digital transformation
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modernisation
The new report provides IDC's vision for digital transformation through to 2025 supplying direction to New Zealand organisations.