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Ben Moore
News Editor - Channel
Ben was born in the UK and was promptly shuffled across the universe to Auckland at a young age. He is a total geek but tries to be pretty casual about it. He was sucked into theatre in his teens, which led to a lot of time on stage, as well as writing and directing when he could. After spending four years as high-school Drama teacher, Ben decided that it was about time for him to move on and see what else the world has to offer. However, wherever he goes he will always be sure to return home to his best-friends/cats.
Former TechDay team member.

Stories by Ben - Page 37

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ServersCheck expands IIoT in Oz with new partnership

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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BDC Services will provide customers in Australia with an online store for ServersCheck products and local technical pre-sales and onsite support.
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First commercial 5G core expected in 2020

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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According to a recent Wireless Packet Core Market report, the CAGR is projected to continue to grow at 3%, with 5G just on the horizon.
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IDC: Cloud 'megaplaforms' are heading to 70% workload share

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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While the Big Four providers will have the lion's share, lock-in will be avoided through multi-cloud and cloud-native approaches.
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How an internal chatbot can streamline a business

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Chatbots have typically been used for customer experience, but AvePoint ANZ believes employees should also benefit from their use.
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Yubico report reveals troubling password behaviour

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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Some shocking results include that 57% of respondents who have experienced a phishing attack have not changed their password behaviours.
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Blue Prism's massive upcoming expansion to RPA platform

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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With RPA becoming one of the most important tools to a modern organisation, Blue Prism has big plans for the next few months.
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New vendor expands Dicker Data's enterprise IoT portfolio

Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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distributors
The IT distribution giant has made a further commitment to enterprise IoT thought the signing of NNNCo, an enterprise IoT specialist platform.
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Silver Peak hits big four with Google Cloud agreement

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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Silver Peak is the only SD-WAN vendor to partner with all four leading public cloud providers – Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Oracle.
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Comms providers hit by most DDoS attacks in Q3 2018

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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New data indicates attackers preyed on the large attack surface of ASN-level communications service providers with a 'bit-and-piece' approach.
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MNF Enterprise brings calling to MS Teams

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Businesses can now use Microsoft Teams for local and international phone calling from their computer or device.
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Digital divide anxiety as school year looms

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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education, learning & training
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digital divide
As technology in the classroom becomes a necessity, many children could be starting at a disadvantage as the financial strain becomes too much.
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Survey reveals CX disconnect is risky business

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Too much conversation and too little action could lead companies to neglect, lose, and repel their very lifeblood, according to Dimension Data.
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Eaton launches portal and revamped partner programme

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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power quality
The portal has many features including a training academy, monthly promotions, rewards and a 24-hour turnaround on deal registrations.
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8x8 appoints ANZ channel senior manager

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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avaya
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oracle
8x8 has appointed Steve Shaw as senior channel manager for ANZ, aiming to enhance regional partner collaborations and bolster cloud communications growth.
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Interview: Chillisoft and LogRhythm ready for the NZ channel

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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ChannelLife talks with Chillisoft CEO Alex Teh and LogRhythm ANZ sales director Simon Howe about their plans for Kiwi cybersecurity partners.
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Chillisoft nabs LogRhythm as next major vendor

Wed, 23rd Jan 2019
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Chillisoft signs on the global SIEM provider as it continues to expand its solution portfolio for the growing cybersecurity market.
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Fujitsu takes conservation prize for immersion cooling system

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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The prize was awarded for the Fujitsu Server PRIMERGY Immersion Cooling System that can reduce power consumption by up to 40%.
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Digital payments taking over Oz - threat or opportunity?

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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commerce systems
A report by Roy Morgan shows that over 70% of Australians are using at least one digital payment a year, with Gen X and Millennials leading the charge.
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5G will propel RAN market to $160b in near future

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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network infrastructure
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Dell'Oro Group predicts 5G NR demand will drive the worldwide RAN market to USD $160 billion over five years, reversing recent revenue declines.
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LG takes home over 140 awards at CES

Tue, 22nd Jan 2019
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displays
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Including Engadget Best of CES Award in TV category for fifth consecutive year for the LG Signature OLED TV R.