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RIP tablet? IDC reveals market in steep decline since 2014

Sat, 6th May 2017
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IDC report shows a persistent slump in tablet sales, with slate models diving since 2014, as detachables see mixed results.
Gamechanger planes

New coding kit for kids set to be a game changer

Fri, 5th May 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Founder and CEO of littleBits, Ayah Bdeir says the combination of games with a tactile experience makes for an incredible learning tool.
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BlueJeans hones in on APAC resellers with Ingram Micro AU partnership

Fri, 5th May 2017
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BlueJeans Network has announced a milestone partnership with Ingram Micro to extend its reach across Asia Pacific (APAC).
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Jabra releases new headset tailored directly for modern office workers

Fri, 5th May 2017
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Jabra's new headset has Active Noise Cancelling, 15h of battery life and even includes a 'do not disturb' light.
Partners cities

Major video surveillance integrator in China becomes Quantum reseller

Thu, 4th May 2017
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partner programmes
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quantum computing
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uniview
Uniview has agreed to become a Quantum value-added reseller and strategic alliance partner, in what will soon be the world's largest market.
Merging businesses

Mergers and acquisitions: 3 steps to help smooth the process

Thu, 4th May 2017
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m&a
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state of matter
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delivery service
Here are some key criteria that businesses can follow to help make mergers and acquisitions deliver on their objectives.
Plane leadership

Complexica selected as AI software vendor of choice for Pfizer AU

Thu, 4th May 2017
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Complexica recently announced that it has won a tender at Pfizer Australia for the deployment of it's What-if Simulator.
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Binary Tree zeroes in on APAC with new managing director appointment

Thu, 4th May 2017
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microsoft
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job moves
During his leadership Binary Tree grew in Europe, Africa and the Middle East by 500% and strengthened ties with major partners like Microsoft and HP.
Targeting cyber threats

Nlyte Software targets growth in APAC with new regional VP

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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colocation
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nlyte software
​Nlyte Software recently announced the appointment of Ravi Kumar as regional vice president and head of Asia Pacific (APAC) sales.
Partnership

ActivePort joins Zettagrid's premier partner program

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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CEO at the Zetta Group, Nathan Harman says they're excited about the opportunities that this collaboration presents both for Zettagrid and ActivePort.
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Former Dell EMC leader joins Thomas Duryea Logicalis as state manager

Wed, 3rd May 2017
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network infrastructure
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dell technologies
​Thomas Duryea Logicalis recently announced the appointment of former Dell EMC sales leader, Joe Jones, as New South Wales state manager.
Job hire 2

Endace hires new VP Product Management to drive growth of partner program

Tue, 2nd May 2017
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partner programmes
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channel infrastructure
Cary Wright will be joining the provider of high speed network recording and network history playback with the aim to drive channel growth.
Vintage telephones

Worldwide smartphone shipments heat up - despite exploding devices

Mon, 1st May 2017
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smartphones
​A study from the International Data Corporation (IDC) has revealed a rise in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2017.
Money growing investment

Fujitsu brings in 88.4 billion yen profit over 2016 - with further growth expected

Mon, 1st May 2017
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fujitsu
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financial results
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services
​Fujitsu has announced profit for the year of 2016, coming in at a whopping 88.4 billion yen, representing growth of 1.7 billion yen from fiscal 2015.
Software service

ERM takes over EnviroSuite's consulting practice for $15m

Mon, 1st May 2017
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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m&a
EnviroSuite has sold its Pacific Environment Consulting practice to Environmental Resources Management for AUD$15m.
Cloud optimisation

Australian enterprises embracing IaaS at pace with market set to surpass $1b

Mon, 1st May 2017
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iaas
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hybrid & remote work
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cloud services
A recent report from Telsyte has revealed cloud IaaS is expected to be used by a whopping 99 percent of Australian enterprises by 2020.
Rosy future

IoT fleet management market to skyrocket to $8.28b by 2021

Mon, 1st May 2017
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fleet management
A recently released report published by MarketsandMarkets has forecasted huge growth for the IoT fleet management industry.
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Huawei expands footprint in India after sealing partnership with Redington

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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partner programmes
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redington
Huawei partners with Redington India to distribute and promote enterprise products and services in the country. #technology #business.
Collaboration businesspeople

Megaport finishes 3Q FY17 strongly - channel strategy key for the ones ahead

Fri, 28th Apr 2017
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multi-cloud
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partner programmes
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oracle
Following the recent news of its strategic partnership with Oracle, Megaport has now released its global market update - channel development is key.
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$1.8 MILLION: Average Investment by AU organisations to surge on EU data compliance

Thu, 27th Apr 2017
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data privacy
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veritas
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data infrastructure
A global survey from Veritas has made some startling findings in AU that look likely to translate as opportunities for the channel.