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Mitel completes mega Aastra merger

Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Mitel merges with Aastra, creating a communications powerhouse with $1.1bn in annual revenue, bolstering its position in a booming global market.
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Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret

Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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That's the view of Tony Warhurst, managing director Aastra ANZ, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.
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Video Conferencing and Collaboration Market: Significant Opportunity

Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Market for video conferencing set to skyrocket, presenting significant opportunities for businesses across all sectors to drive growth and innovate.
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Aastra looks to shake off Ericsson legacy

Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Aastra aims to redefine its global presence, targeting New Zealand's SMB market with new products, shedding its Ericsson heritage.
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Aastra signs Connector Systems

Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Aastra has signed Connector Systems to distribute its SIP and IP phones in New Zealand, aiming to expand reseller partnerships and enhance local training.
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Aastra rolls out local channel programme

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.
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Aastra introduces new partner program

Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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Aastra launches Channel Partner Program, certifying resellers into four levels and offering different benefits to each.
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Microsoft launches Lync

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Microsoft unveils Lync, a game-changer in business communication, integrating messaging with Office and SharePoint for a unified experience.
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Gartner names four IT-changing trends

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Gartner highlights four trends set to revolutionise IT: cloud computing, social media's business impact, context-aware computing, and pattern-based strategy.
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Telecom targets Vodafone iPhone customers

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Telecom unveils bold offer to snatch iPhone customers from Vodafone, with promises of £600 credit and more on XT network deals.
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Simms signs 100th Dell reseller

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Simms International signs 106th authorised Dell reseller, focusing on strong joint relationships & proving themselves to the reseller community.
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Official Trade Me app out now for iPhone

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Trade Me launches its first official app for iPhone, offering bidding, watchlist, and notifications despite missing key features.
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Interview: Cisco's Suzanne Hansen - P2

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Hansen opens up on Cisco's rivals, plans for ultra fast broadband, the recession and what's in store for 2011.
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HP: Epson, Canon a year behind us

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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HP claims to be a year ahead of its printing rivals Epson and Canon, according to Hamish Alexander, Country Manager of HP New Zealand.
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Kiwi CMS firm scoops world first certificate

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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New Zealand's SilverStripe secures world's first for open source CMS on Windows platform, expanding global interoperability.
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Citrix creates APAC tech evangelist role

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Citrix Systems has appointed Alan Pettigrew to talk up its technology to customers across the Asia Pacific region.
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$10,000 offered in 'mashup' competition - winners announced

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Daniel Pietzsch wins $10,000 in NZ Remix and Mashup contest for innovative walking track app, showcasing Kiwi creativity with open data.
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Is this Mass Effect 3?

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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An image from a brief teaser video for BioWare's next game has fans speculating everything from Mass Effect 3 to a new IP.
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Google Voice released for iPhone

Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Google Voice app now on iPhone for US users, offering cheap international calls, free texts to US, and more, says Christian Brunschen.
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Sitecore Extends Operations to Germany

Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Sitecore expands its global footprint, opening a new office in Bremen, Germany to cater to the DACH region's growing demand for CMS solutions.