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MASkargo ditches the mainframe, adopts cloud-based Unisys cargo management system

Mon, 13th Jun 2016
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MASKargo, Malaysian Airlines' cargo division has switched its old mainframe system to Unisys Logistic Management System to improve operations.
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SOLD: SolarWinds acquires LOGICnow

Thu, 2nd Jun 2016
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IT management software provider SolarWinds has completed its acquisition of LOGICnow, positioning itself as a global MSP solutions leader.
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IT firm tackles IT recruitment with graduate programme

Tue, 31st May 2016
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Intergen partners with WelTec to boost its IT team, investing in young talent with a robust graduate programme and Young Achiever Awards.
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Leadership needed when it comes to cyber security, report shows

Mon, 30th May 2016
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Almost half of organisations lack senior executives overseeing cyber security, according to a report by DarkMatter.
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Air New Zealand's latest innovation is all about robots

Mon, 30th May 2016
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Air New Zealand is using robotic technology from Invert Robotics to remotely inspect its fleet of aircraft, ensuring safety for employees and customers.
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HPE & CSC to form spinoff merger worth $26 billion

Wed, 25th May 2016
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise has announced a spinoff merger with CSC to form a pure play IT services provider worth $26 billion.
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ALE OmniSwitches gain extra layer of security to battle modern cyber attacks

Wed, 4th May 2016
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cybersecurity
Today's malicious cyber environment has seen the recent technology partnership between Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise (ALE) and LGS Innovations.
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Ruckus off to a strong start in 2016 with $100 million in revenue

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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wireless networks
Ruckus Wireless reports $100.6m revenue for Q1 2016, up 22.5% YoY, as it continues to grow and achieve success.
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ANZ Bank reports 11% profit drop

Tue, 3rd May 2016
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ANZ Bank reports 11% drop in half year profits for 2016, due to lending competition and customer preference for fixed rate mortgages.
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Seagate struggles to maintain revenue in challenging IT storage industry

Mon, 2nd May 2016
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Seagate has experienced another drop in revenue for the Q3 2016, with the vendor claiming the decline is due to 'several near-term demand factors'.
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Kiwi developer takes Artificial Intelligence to new heights

Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
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Touchpoint Group's Ipiphany AI program pioneers simultaneous text, speech and machine learning to help customers better understand customer behaviour.
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New chief to lead transformation at Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise appoints new CEO as it shifts towards becoming a cloud-based network and communications company.
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Chinese consortium snaps up Lexmark in US$3.6 billion deal

Thu, 21st Apr 2016
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United States printer manufacturer Lexmark is being acquired by a Chinese consortium in a US$3.6 billion deal.
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Daktronics snaps up Canadian digital signage company

Mon, 4th Apr 2016
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Display supplier Daktronics has acquired digital signage, interactive and marketing solutions company Adflow Networks for an undisclosed sum.
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Microsoft recognises Intergen as an 'exceptional' partner

Fri, 1st Apr 2016
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IT services firm, Intergen, has won four awards at this year's Microsoft Partner awards for its work in data analytics, app development and more.
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Is technology more important than textbooks?

Wed, 30th Mar 2016
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technology in the classroom
New survey finds open educational resources used more in US classrooms than textbooks, according to TES Global report.
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Fronde enters partnership with Vic-based football club

Thu, 24th Mar 2016
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NZ's Fronde seals game-changing partnership with Vic's Carlton Football, eyeing growth and digital innovation.
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Progility wins double at Motorola channel partner awards

Mon, 21st Mar 2016
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Australian firm Progility Technologies has taken out two partner awards at Motorola Solutions' annual channel partner conference.
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Carbon Black 'undisputed leader' of next-gen endpoint security market

Fri, 18th Mar 2016
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endpoint protection
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risk & compliance
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Carbon Black has been named a 'clear leader in terms of both market share and revenue' by Enterprise Management Associates (EMA).
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Avnet named as a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company

Mon, 14th Mar 2016
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Avnet has been named a 2016 World's Most Ethical Company - picking up the recognition for the third year in a row.