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Stephen Bovis stories

Stephen Bovis is a seasoned columnist with a keen eye on the pulse of the tech industry. His writings offer an insightful commentary on the latest developments and strategic movements within the sector. An aficionado of innovation and transformation, Bovis appears particularly intrigued by the evolution of cloud services, as well as the partnerships and changes that are shaping the technology landscape in Australia and New Zealand.

Through his stories, Bovis delves into the dynamic world of enterprise technology, showcasing events such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise's Channel Reignite sessions and the moves of major players like Oracle and TEAM IM in championing new cloud solutions and services. His articles often spotlight key appointments and strategic alliances that signal trend shifts in the industry, such as Julie Barbieri's new role at HPE South Pacific and NEXTGEN's collaboration with Oracle. Beyond mere reporting, Bovis captures the far-reaching impact of these tech advancements, like the Royal Flying Doctor Service's transition to Oracle Cloud, exemplifying his interest in how technology can deliver real-world benefits.

Clearly versed in the intricacies of tech infrastructure and the importance of local initiatives, Bovis also turns his attention to homegrown ventures, like New Zealand's first locally owned hyperscale cloud. His coverage on governmental engagements with technology, such as Oracle's new Australian government cloud, highlights his understanding of the critical intersection between public service and technological progress. Whether it's the challenges faced by businesses in fast-changing times or innovative solutions to steer through them, Stephen Bovis brings to the forefront the defining narratives of the IT world with both depth and clarity.

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Innovation, AI and Australia and New Zealand's digital future

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
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Australasian businesses showcase resilience and innovation amid global challenges, bolstered by Oracle's AI-driven digital solutions and extensive cloud-infrastructure investments.
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Oracle debuts Generative AI service across its business applications

Mon, 12th Feb 2024
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Oracle launches its versatile Generative AI service in Sydney, integrating large language models from Cohive and Meta Llama 2 for diverse business applications.
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New Zealand's first locally owned hyperscale cloud set to launch by TEAM IM

Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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TEAM IM, leading New Zealand IT services provider, is set to pioneer the country's first locally owned hyperscale cloud, TEAM Cloud.
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NEXTGEN to offer Oracle cloud infrastructure services in ANZ

Fri, 19th May 2023
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The tie-up will enable channel partners to access Oracle Autonomous Database, Oracle Container Engine for Kubernetes, AI Infrastructure and Oracle Analytics.
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise hosts Channel Reignite sessions

Tue, 10th May 2022
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) hosted its HPE Channel Reignite sessions in Sydney and Melbourne last month to reconnect with the channel partner community.
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HPE South Pacific appoints new GM for partners and alliances

Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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Julie Barbieri has been appointed as the general manager of Partners, Alliances and Service Providers at Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Pacific.