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Mobile learning

Mobile learning across ANZ still in its infancy

Fri, 21st Aug 2015
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Mobile learning in the workplace is still in its infancy in Australia and New Zealand, according to new research from Skillsoft.
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Is the NZ workforce ready for the digital future?

Mon, 17th Aug 2015
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government
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chartered accountants
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stem
New Zealand at risk of falling behind in digital economy due to declining enrolment in STEM subjects, says new report.
Cash incentive

Cyberoam offers up extra cash to reseller sales reps

Tue, 4th Aug 2015
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cyberoam technologies
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subscriptions
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channel manager
Reseller sales reps will find themselves with some extra cash for selling Cyberoam, after the vendor launched a cash incentive deal with a difference.
New job

Network edge opportunities prompt new channel strategy for Emerson

Fri, 17th Jul 2015
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devops
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datacentre infrastructure
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data analytics
The increasing move to compute and storage closer to the network edge has prompted Emerson Network Power to get closer to its channel partners.
Internet of things

Aussie IT departments unprepared for rise of IoT

Thu, 16th Jul 2015
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iot
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deloitte
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it managers
The Internet of Things presents challenges for Australian IT departments due to a lack of skills and growing network complexity, says SolarWinds.
Ianmcadam symantec

Ian McAdam takes on top local Symantec role

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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oracle
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sales
Symantec appoints Ian McAdam as its new Pacific managing director, six months after Brenton Smith departed the role.
Symantec

New MD for Symantec Pacific region

Wed, 8th Jul 2015
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cloud services
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symantec
Ian McAdam will lead and drive growth across Symantec's enterprise security business and support customers and partners in the Pacific region.
Seek

SEEK launches volunteer platform

Tue, 7th Jul 2015
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seek
The platform acts a conduit between not-for-profit and community organisations and Kiwis who want to volunteer.
Community

CompTIA channel community launches in ANZ

Wed, 10th Jun 2015
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data analytics
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partner programmes
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bi
CompTIA has launched a group dedicated to technology resellers, solution providers, distributors, vendors and channel associates based in ANZ.
Multiple cloud

Vector launches Cloud Link offering for Kiwi enterprise

Mon, 8th Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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dc
Vector launches cloud link service to connect Kiwi enterprises to multiple data centres to access cloud applications.
Hopster

Best-selling learning app launches in NZ

Thu, 4th Jun 2015
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digital entertainment
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apps
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tv
Best-selling UK TV and learning app, Hopster, launches in New Zealand for 2-6 year olds, with educational games and popular kids shows.
Gst

Digital tax, multinational tax crackdown closer

Thu, 21st May 2015
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movies
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australian government
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digital economy
Taxes on services purchased online from offshore sellers look to have moved a step closer, with Budget 2015 confirming it is a key focus area.
People connect

New Acer portal links Aus resellers directly to SMB market

Wed, 29th Apr 2015
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resellers
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acer
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notebook
Acer has announced a new portal designed specifically for Australia's small and medium businesses and the channel partners who support them.
Microsofty

No Microsoft store for New Zealand? Don't fret.

Thu, 23rd Apr 2015
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microsoft azure
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services
Aussie gains, NZ waits: Microsoft's Sydney flagship store to offer full range, with no current plans for a Kiwi equivalent.
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Samsung announces new TVs and sound systems

Wed, 15th Apr 2015
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digital entertainment
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samsung
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tv
Samsung Electronics Australia has today announced the local pricing and availability for its 2015 home entertainment range of products.
Arrow down

World Bank says sharp slowdown in China would hurt NZ, Australia

Tue, 14th Apr 2015
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supply chain
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world bank
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industrial
A sharp slowdown in China would hurt commodity exporting countries like New Zealand and Australia and spill over into Pacific Island countries, the Wo.
New zealand dollar

NZ Dollar Outlook: Kiwi may decline amid stronger greenback, weaker dairy auction

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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fonterra
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new zealand dollar
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inflation
The New Zealand dollar may fall this week in the face of a resurgent greenback and as dairy futures suggest prices will decline at this week's GlobalD.
Sold

NZ's CallPlus acquired by Aussie telco for $250m

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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callplus
CallPlus has been acquired by M2 Group, the Australian-based telecommunications and utilities provider, for NZ$250 million.
Business dealings

Just Water agrees to sell Australian business for A$11 million to Waterlogic

Mon, 13th Apr 2015
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sales
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private equity
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acquisition
Just Water International, the water cooler and supplies business 79 percent owned by founder Tony Falkenstein, has agreed to sell its Australian busin.
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Jade Software's Aussie expansion well underway with new GM

Thu, 9th Apr 2015
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cx
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martech
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jade software
Based in Melbourne, Beveridge is responsible for driving new revenue opportunities and delivering Jade's services in the financial services sector.