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Kiwi CRM provider takes home placing in Deloitte's 2016 APAC Fast 500

Mon, 5th Dec 2016
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Kiwi-based Plexure ranks 35 on Deloitte 2016 Asia Pacific Tech Fast 500, thanks to its commitment to innovation in customer engagement.
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Emerson Network Power officially rebrands, hires new CEO

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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Emerson Network Power has officially rebranded as Vertiv after being acquired by Platinum Equity for over $4 billion.
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Genesys expands business, swallows up Interactive Intelligence

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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Genesys completes acquisition of call centre technology firm Interactive Intelligence, creating largest leader in customer experience.
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Data archives 'were built for the era of physical businesses', exec says

Fri, 2nd Dec 2016
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Revolutionising data archives, Actifio's OnVault tackles the shift from physical to digital by enabling instant cloud recovery, exec reveals.
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Global vendors to embrace Disaster Recover as a Service in near future

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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As a result, Transparency Market Research explains the market will witness a large number of mergers and acquisitions.
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The global device divide - PC or mobile?

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Despite the mobile era, Gartner finds desktop PCs remain the top choice for work, while personal smartphones dominate over corporate-issued devices.
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How is InternetNZ making a better world through better internet?

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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InternetNZ, a non-profit group, supports research and educates New Zealanders on all things internet. It focuses on access, use, and security.
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Verizon Enterprise Solutions names new global president

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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George Fischer has been appointed as the new president of Verizon Enterprise Solutions, replacing Chris Formant. #Verizon #leadership.
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Check Point uncovers new ransomware threat using images and social media

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Security researchers have discovered a new attack vector, named ImageGate, that embeds malware in image files on social media platforms.
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Data is the lifeblood of today's always-on business, says exec

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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Acronis has released Acronis Files Cloud, a file sync and share solution for service providers, according to the firm.
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4G smartphone uptake a 'long slog' in markets like APAC

Wed, 30th Nov 2016
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IDC predicts that 4G smartphone shipments will reach 1 billion this year as emerging markets catch up, but growth is slower than last year.
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Xero completes two year data migration to Amazon Web Services

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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New Zealand-based accounting software company Xero has completed a two-year transition to Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure.
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Actifio and Charles Taylor partner up to benefit tech insurance sector

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Traditional approaches to data management such as backup, disaster recovery, test and application development have become unsustainable.
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NetApp appoints new managing director for ANZ market

Tue, 29th Nov 2016
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Glenn McPherson appointed as Managing Director for Australia and New Zealand, replacing Steve Manley, says NetApp spokesperson.
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Gartner dubs Fujitsu a visionary vendor in Magic Quadrant

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Fujitsu named a top provider of end-to-end IoT solutions by Gartner, highlighting their extensive experience in the field.
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New early threat warning service for companies to roll out globally in 2017

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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ESET launches Threat Intelligence service for real-time threat alerts and analysis, available globally in 2017.
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Xero takes home NZ international business award

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.
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IN PICS: Nutanix hosts X tour for partners and customers in Aussie

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Nutanix has showcased its latest IT innovations at 'X Tours' in Brisbane and Melbourne, eyeing a quadruple growth in its ANZ business within three years.
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Mangawhai to Sydney to mainland USA - NZ's fourth international cable on its way

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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New Zealand's fourth international cable build, the Hawaiki cable, has begun construction, aiming to increase internet speed and connectivity.
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Is Samsung about to sell its PC business?

Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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It was only a couple months ago that Samsung sold its printer business to HP for more than $1 Billion - and soon its PC business could be gone too.