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Technology trends to cause seismic upheaval across sectors throughout ANZ
Opinion

Technology trends to cause seismic upheaval across sectors throughout ANZ

We anticipate seismic upheaval across some industries, of which the financial services industry is no exception.

By Mike Saxton • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Citrix on hunt for new local channel boss as Belinda Jurisic departs
Virtualisation

Citrix on hunt for new local channel boss as Belinda Jurisic departs

Citrix is 'actively backfilling' its ANZ channel sales manager role with Belinda Jurisic exiting the position later this month.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Google ramps up channel focus with partner program revamp; specialisations
Public Cloud

Google ramps up channel focus with partner program revamp; specialisations

Google is offering up low interest loans and expanded co-funding and rebates as it seeks to harness the channel more strongly.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Mar 2017
Telstra unveils SDN partnership with US-based VeloCloud
Network Infrastructure

Telstra unveils SDN partnership with US-based VeloCloud

Telstra announces partnership with VeloCloud Networks, with investment by Telstra Ventures to enhance network flexibility and agility for enterprise customers.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Project Hero: Drones saving lives with the Red Cross
Drones

Project Hero: Drones saving lives with the Red Cross

Jaguar Land Rover SVO has created a personalised Land Rover Discovery for the Austrian Red Cross, complete with a roof-mounted drone.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne
Unified Communications

IN PICS: Cisco Live Melbourne

Thousands gather for Cisco Live Melbourne, exploring digital futures and technological marvels in a testament to rapid innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation
Unified Communications

Cisco and Optus collaboration to drive AU digital transformation

Optus Business and Cisco firmly believe a smart network is fundamental to the business transformation journey.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Digital transformation in the spotlight as Cisco Live kicks off in Melbourne
Network Infrastructure

Digital transformation in the spotlight as Cisco Live kicks off in Melbourne

The Cisco Live convention in Melbourne kicks off with Optus as lead sponsor, covering key themes of intelligence, automation, and security.

By Shannon Williams • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
IBM & Salesforce reveal global AI partnership
Data Analytics

IBM & Salesforce reveal global AI partnership

IBM and Salesforce team up to provide AI-powered solutions for customer engagement, combining Watson and Einstein.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners
Unified Communications

Bankrupt Avaya enters asset purchase agreement - ANZ MD assures partners

Avaya earlier this year filed for bankruptcy and has now announced it has entered into an asset purchase agreement with Extreme Networks.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Datacom: Lessons in success from a $1b company
DevOps

Datacom: Lessons in success from a $1b company

Kiwi success story Datacom embodies many of the current hot business practice thinkings. We take a look at how the company turns practice into reality.

By Heather Wright • 5 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Endace greets APAC region with new Melbourne office
Cybersecurity

Endace greets APAC region with new Melbourne office

Endace launches Melbourne hub to boost its APAC presence, eyeing regional growth and bolstering customer support.

By Sara Barker • 1 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Aruba study reveals infinite potential of IoT - and channel opportunities
Internet of Things

Aruba study reveals infinite potential of IoT - and channel opportunities

While the channel has not played a major role in the IoT domain to date, Aruba's research shows that this will certainly change in coming years.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017
How to avoid choking up your organisation's wi-fi deployment
Wireless Networks

How to avoid choking up your organisation's wi-fi deployment

Mobile devices and internet access are prevalent and organisations need to be vigilant about how they plan, deploy and validate wi-fi connections.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017

Stories from Other Regions

ChinaCache sells off 79% stake in Xin Run data center business
Partner Programmes

ChinaCache sells off 79% stake in Xin Run data center business

ChinaCache is selling a 79% stake in its Xin Run data center business to three major Chinese players for a price tag of ¥221 million in cash.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
Westcon-Comstor appoints David Gage to manage AU operations
Partner Programmes

Westcon-Comstor appoints David Gage to manage AU operations

Channel veteran and highly respected and accomplished IT executive, David Gage will soon take the reins at the AU Westcon-Comstor headquarters.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Wed, 8th Mar 2017
IDCA Exclusive Interview with BICSI Chairman of International Standards Committee
EduTech

IDCA Exclusive Interview with BICSI Chairman of International Standards Committee

Hear the Chairman of BICSI's International Standards Committee and Vice Chair of BICSI 002,which is a data center design and operations standard and b.

By Sam Worthington • 6 min read • Tue, 7th Mar 2017