Partners stories - Page 697

Predictions for the connected enterprise: Digital edge, interconnection, evolution
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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Equinix's insights forecast a revolutionary shift in digital enterprise, emphasising the need for dynamic, interconnected IT strategies.

Benefits of upgrading your servers & OS – and the dangers of staying put
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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datacentre infrastructure
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personal computing devices
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lenovo
It has become vital to be agile and on the pulse of change – not least of which lies the importance of refreshing servers and operating systems.

Ingram Micro Australia bulks up commercial offering with Dell Wyse deal
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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distributors
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Dell Wyse has added Ingram Micro to its line-up of Australian distributors, in a deal which Ingram Micro says rounds out its commercial offering.

Four tips for building a successful managed service provider
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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saas
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partner programmes
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cloud services
As demand for managed services and competition increases, how can you ensure your MSP business reaps the benefits of this expanding market?.

Ericsson & Nokia aim to reach beyond their CSP customer base
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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nokia
Ericsson and Nokia pivot to diversify, eyeing new markets beyond core CSP clientele amidst declining telecom investments.

Former Polycom & Motorola exec the new top dog at BMC
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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smartphones
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hybrid & remote work
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motorola
Peter Leav has been named as the new CEO of BMC Software, replacing Bob Beauchamp who will stay on as chairman of the Board of Directors.

Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.

SimpliVity extends healthcare play to help consolidate data centres and improve data protection
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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healthtech
SimpliVity partners with Epic to support virtual desktop environments in healthcare industry, offering improved user experience and efficiency.

Pip Marlow exits Microsoft Australia; Steven Worrall to take top job
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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After 21 years, Pip Marlow departs Microsoft Australia for Suncorp role, handing reins to Steven Worrall come January.

Avnet extends distribution agreement with Veeam for 'cutting edge' data center needs
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
Avnet is targeting the data center market in a major expansion of its distribution agreement with Veeam Software in India.

Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft celebrate 25 year partnership
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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distributors
Twenty-five years is a lifetime in tech, but for Ingram Micro NZ and Microsoft, there's still more to come in their 25 year partnership.

Suse & HPE enter IaaS agreement for customers and partners
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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open source
Suse and HPE agree on technology acquisition to expand Suse's OpenStack IaaS solution, with Suse named as HPE's preferred open source partner.

BlueJeans inks managed service partnership in Aussie market
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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video communication
BlueJeans and CommuniCloud strike a deal to innovate Aussie video communications with a top-tier managed service platform.

CenturyLink has inked deals with five new Aussie resellers
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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centurylink
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distributors
CenturyLink partners with five new resellers, bringing total number to 11, and signs with Avnet as first in-market distributor.

HP’s sleek new line-up to shake up the PC gaming market
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
HP has outdone themselves with this new range of PCs dedicated to gamers, entering a whole new domain for the tech leader.

Chinese web giants Baidu and Inspur target hyperscale data center efficiency
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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Baidu and Inspur's partnership aims to reduce total cost of ownership for hyperscale data centers. Expansion plans are in the pipeline.

2017 will be a 'watershed year' for the insurance industry thanks to IoT
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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insurance
67% of insurance carriers believe IoT will transform the sector within 36 months, but consumer adoption has been disappointing.

Avaya bulks up local resources as it rebuilds New Zealand business.
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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healthtech
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avaya
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avaya breeze
Avaya is stepping up its local presence as it seeks to capitalise on what it believes are big opportunities to help Kiwi companies with their DX.

Salesforce's new LiveMessage and Service Bots to deliver ultimate customer service
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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crm
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data analytics
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martech
Salesforce is ramping up its conversational tools across social media and messaging apps, with the launch of LiveMessage for Service Cloud.

Why service providers should care about customer security
Wed, 14th Dec 2016
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
Ransomware's rise demands vigilance from service providers, as the security of customer data is not just ethical, but now a critical business must.