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AWS adds new smart scheduling functionality to Alexa

Mon, 28th May 2018
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The 'Alexa Smart Scheduling Assistant' is designed to help users schedule 1:1 meetings with multiple participants.
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Honeywell's 'Mobility Edge' platform hits the ANZ market

Fri, 25th May 2018
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edge computing
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honeywell
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mobility
the new offering includes common hardware architecture and a suite of tools designed to support future mobility solutions.
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Stability on the horizon for the global PC and tablet market, according to Canalys

Fri, 25th May 2018
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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healthtech
Global PC and tablet market shipments to fall 2.1% this year, but Canalys says the decline is slowing, indicating potential long-term stability.
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Veritas taps ex-VMware talent to lead APJ channel sales

Thu, 24th May 2018
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veritas
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channel development
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job moves
Brian Higgins will lead the overall APJ channel strategy, tasked with growing the company's local partner ecosystem.
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Exclusive Interview: Oracle on cloud ERP in ANZ

Thu, 24th May 2018
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open source
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erp
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ai
General manager for ERP/EPM Saas John Leonard talks about how ANZ organisations are adopting ERP and how AI will make an impact on the technology.
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Why antivirus peace of mind doesn't have to cost you… anything

Thu, 24th May 2018
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Bitdefender Antivirus Free offers robust, real-time protection against the latest threats, keeping your PC secure without costing you a penny.
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Tableau partners with Swinburne University on new analytics course

Thu, 24th May 2018
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edutech
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data analytics
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martech
The course is positioned as a method for increasing the digital literacy of students in a range of professions.
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Pure Storage unveils brand new global partner program

Wed, 23rd May 2018
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storage
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converged infrastructure
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partner programmes
The new program will include new training, certifications, support and incentives for the company's global partner base.
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ActiveImage lands in Australia with new Sydney office

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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cloud services
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office opening
Ex-StorageCraft talent, Richard Giddey, has also been named as ActiveImage vice president for the Asia Pacific region.
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DXC Red Rock looking for NZ analytics leadership after M-Power acquisition

Tue, 22nd May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The company says the opportunity to employ an 'experienced consulting leader' has come about as a result of the M-Power acquisition.
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Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Mon, 21st May 2018
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uc
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vocus group
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job moves
Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.
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THAT'S A WRAP: the highlights from the 2018 CeBIT Australia exhibition

Mon, 21st May 2018
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iot
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ai
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cybersecurity
Sydney's CeBIT Australia 2018 wrapped up last week, showcasing cutting-edge tech innovations from over 200 exhibitors and drawing record attendance.
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TechnologyOne ink multi-million-dollar contract extension with Moreton Bay Regional Council

Mon, 21st May 2018
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saas
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council
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contracts
TechnologyOne extends its 20-year partnership with Moreton Bay Regional Council, penning an eight-year deal to implement their OneCouncil SaaS solution.
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AI dominating twitter mentions from top influencers during Q1 2018, says GlobalData

Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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blockchain
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martech
GlobalData says AI is way ahead of other disruptive technologies in terms of influencer mentions with over 25% share of overall discussions.
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Adobe brings analytics to paid search campaigns with new integrations

Fri, 18th May 2018
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
The company has launched 'Advertising Analytics for Paid Search' in an effort to provide more clarity to paid search campaigns.
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Study: Focusing on risk aversion? It may be doing you more harm than good

Fri, 18th May 2018
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risk & compliance
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pegasystems
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study
A study carried out by Frost & Sullivan has highlighted the benefits associated with being an agile business, instead of a risk-averse one.
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Oracle bolsters AI and ML capability with DataScience.com acquisition

Thu, 17th May 2018
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data science
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ai
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cloud services
DataScience.com is a platform that enables data scientists to deliver business-changing insights while leveraging big data and ML.
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Qualtrics partners with IBM to bolster XM platform

Thu, 17th May 2018
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crm
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cx
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martech
Qualtrics and IBM unite to enhance employee experience, transitioning IBM Kenexa users to the Qualtrics XM Platform with integrated IBM Watson technology.
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Barracuda names top performing ANZ partners in awards ceremony

Thu, 17th May 2018
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firewalls
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public cloud
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partner programmes
The vendor specifically highlighted MSP Alliance Business Technologies (ABT) for its fast adoption of Barracuda solutions.
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Hills inks ANZ distie agreement with Dahua to bolster security offering

Thu, 17th May 2018
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surveillance
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cybersecurity
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hills
Hills says the new agreement will allow them to compete across all security markets, from low cost to enterprise level solutions.