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Pay up

Dick Smith debts nearing AU$400 million; CEO gone

Tue, 12th Jan 2016
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Dick Smith creditors are owed nearly AU$400 million dollars. Meanwhile, the company's chief executive has resigned, effective immediately.
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SAP ANZ partner boss exits company

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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coo
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partners
SAP ANZ's key exec, Greg Miller, to depart in search of new leadership vistas after expanding partner success.
Dse crop

Interest high in Dick Smith business, receivers claim

Mon, 11th Jan 2016
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employees
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partners
Potential buyers for the failed Dick Smith business have until January 27 to get expressions of interest in for the company's businesses.
Elephant and dog

TechDay: A dramatically different beast from just a year ago

Thu, 7th Jan 2016
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2015 was the year that TechDay shunned the printers and became an entirely digital publisher - with excellent results.
Mobile workplace

Aruba rides ANZ mobility wave

Fri, 20th Nov 2015
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hpe
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tablets
Aruba says it - and its partners - are riding a mobility wave driven by the #GenMobile generation and increasing demand for a mobile first approach.
Security lock1

Kordia ups cyber-security game with $10.2m Aura acquisition

Wed, 18th Nov 2015
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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kordia
Kordia is expanding its cyber-security portfolio, snapping up up Wellington-based Aura Information Security in a $10.2 million deal.
Jucy

Jucy books Promapp in to support global expansion

Mon, 16th Nov 2015
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education, learning & training
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promapp
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insurance
Jucy Group has called on Promapp Solutions to provide a solution for easily capturing, streamlining and sharing processes as the company expands.
Win10

Windows 10 enterprise ready with new update

Fri, 13th Nov 2015
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windows
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microsoft azure
Microsoft says its new Windows 10 update means the company 'can confidently recommend Windows 10 deployment to whole organisations'.
Ms1

Today's the day: Microsoft unveils its Sydney Flagship store

Thu, 12th Nov 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
Microsoft takes the wraps off Sydney flagship store today. We've got a sneak peak for those unable to join the masses at the opening.
Tm winner

Trend Micro reseller drives away with top prize

Wed, 11th Nov 2015
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trend micro
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sales
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managing director
The competition was fierce, but there could only be one winner. So who drove away with a new 2015 Nissan Mica in Trend Micro's Switch & Win incentive?.
John donovan forgerock

VMware's John Donovan forges new role at ForgeRock

Tue, 10th Nov 2015
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it automation
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vmware
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forgerock
Forgerock has snapped up former VMware ANZ channel boss John Donovan, as the identity management provider seeks to accelerate its regionalj expansion.
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IronKey appoints ANZ regional manager, eyes data security opportunities

Mon, 9th Nov 2015
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firewalls
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data protection
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encryption
IronKey is ramping up its local focus with the appointment of a regional manager for Australia and New Zealand, with Tony Stratton taking the on role.
Gaming

Game on as Impact Systems signs ANZ Mionix gaming deal

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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digital entertainment
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headphones
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impact systems
Impact Systems has signed a distribution deal with Sweden's Mionix, which will see the distributor bringing Mionix gaming peripherals to ANZ.
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Emerson ramps up ANZ push with new managing director

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
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distribution central
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emerson network power
Emerson Network Power bolsters ANZ management with new managing director role, as it continues aggressive push into the local market.
Aussie money

ecash and TNS bring purpose-built ATM solution to Australia

Tue, 20th Oct 2015
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martech
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commerce systems
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payment technologies
Ecash teams up with TNS to revolutionise Australia's ATM market with a new, purpose-built cash-out solution, leveraging TNSLink technology.
Panay surface book

Meet the Surface Book, Microsoft's first ever laptop

Wed, 7th Oct 2015
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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microsoft
A laptop, the Surface Book, was a surprise unveiling at a Microsoft event overnight, with the Surface Pro 4 and Lumia 950 also in the lineup.
Merge

Vocus and M2 to merge as $3b ANZ telco giant

Mon, 28th Sep 2015
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apple
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apple m2 chip
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vocus group
Vocus and M2 plan to merge creating a $3 billion telco with capabilities 'relevant to every individual, corporate and government entity' in ANZ.
Strategy meeting

Automating expense management brings benefits

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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it automation
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productivity
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concur
Australian businesses aren't managing their expenses effectively, using outdated manual systems and missing out on opportunities.
Money

Is the CMO becoming the new IT buyer?

Wed, 23rd Sep 2015
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digital transformation
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cloud services
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cmo
There's a new IT buyer on the block, with ANZ CMOs increasingly making IT decisions – and managing their own IT budget – according to a new survey.
Threat intelligence

Security vendor sets its sights on local market

Mon, 21st Sep 2015
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isight partners
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financial institutions
Cyber threat intelligence company iSight Partners is eyeing up the local market, launching an Australian sales office and a threat analysis centre.