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Security provider Zenedge launches mega-POPs in Equinix data centers

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Cloud-based security provider ZENEDGE has invested mega points-of-presence (Mega POPs) in data centers across Asia, Europe, the US and Canada.
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Microsoft to hire 120 people for new APAC Inside Sales Centre in Sydney

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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Sydney chosen as the home for Microsoft's first Inside Sales Centre in Asia, which is aimed at transforming the sales experience for the digital age.
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IDC: Worldwide cloud IT infrastructure spend jumps almost 10% in 2016

Fri, 7th Apr 2017
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Vendor revenue from sales of infrastructure products for cloud IT grew to $32.6 billion in 2016, with Japan leading the way and APAC above average.
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LoB IT spend to nearly equal IT dept spend on back of IoT, AI

Mon, 27th Mar 2017
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LoB buyers will have almost equal IT spend as their IT departments come 2020 according to IDC, thanks in part to 'innovation accelerators' such as IoT.
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This week's highlights from the Aussie channel - deals, deeds and disties

Fri, 24th Mar 2017
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Today sees the end of another working week (well for most of us at least) in Australia's channel – so what went down this week?.
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Ingram Micro signs local deal with microwave vendor DragonWave

Mon, 20th Mar 2017
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Ingram Micro Australia is offering resellers DragonWave's microwave solutions after signing a master sales and services deal with the Canadian vendor.
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TITUS CEO interview: Channel strategy & crucial considerations for enterprises

Thu, 16th Feb 2017
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Tim Upton is currently in Australia to talk about data classification & their channel strategy – we were able to catch up with him on some key issues.
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Japan & China among desirable cloud data center locations

Tue, 7th Feb 2017
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Japan and China are emerging as prime locations for cloud data centres, driven by stringent data sovereignty laws and increasing customer demand, says Canalys.
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India using alternative channels to enable widespread broadband services

Tue, 31st Jan 2017
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The Government of India is working to bring cost-effective broadband services to all its citizens, through the use of white spaces.
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BridgeWave Communications & Streakwave sign distie deal for ANZ

Thu, 26th Jan 2017
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BridgeWave secures a key ANZ distie pact with Streakwave to boost wireless tech reach and advanced connectivity solutions.
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Telstra, Innovix among Fortinet APAC partner winners

Mon, 23rd Jan 2017
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Telstra Business Technology Services has won a key award at Fortinet's Global Partner of the Year awards, with Innovix, Syscom and MEC also winning.
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Vendor revenue from infrastructure on the up in 3Q16

Mon, 16th Jan 2017
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Cloud IT infrastructure sales see 8.1% growth in Q3 2016, driven by increased revenue from server, storage, and Ethernet switch sales.
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NZ expert selected to Canadian Cybersecurity Board

Wed, 11th Jan 2017
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NZ's top cyber brain, Prof. Sarrafzadeh, adds his expertise to Canada's elite cybersecurity board, boosting transnational digital defence ties.
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No more hurdles: Microsoft to close LinkedIn deal in 'coming days'

Wed, 7th Dec 2016
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Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn has been cleared by the European Commission, completing all necessary regulatory approvals for the deal.
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Global demand for data centers fuelling infrastructure market

Tue, 6th Dec 2016
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Large scale investments by global organisations set to fuel growth in APAC's data center network infrastructure market.
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HPE leads declining server market, IDC says

Thu, 1st Dec 2016
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Vendor revenue in the global server market declined 7% YoY to $12.5bn in Q3, with Japan and APeJ experiencing the only growth.
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More of NZ's digital content to become freely available

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Kiwis gain free access to a treasure trove of digital content through the pioneering open-source tool, Supplejack, in a national collaborative effort.
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Xero takes home NZ international business award

Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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Xero wins Excellence in Leadership award at New Zealand Business Awards. CEO Rod Drury accepts and emphasizes company's commitment to social challenges.
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Microsoft NZ makes mixed reality play with AV/VR Garage partnership

Mon, 21st Nov 2016
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Microsoft New Zealand has partnered with AR/VR Garage to increase investment in mixed reality technology innovation.
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Business and IT services revenues to hit the trillion dollar mark

Tue, 8th Nov 2016
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IT and Business Services revenues to exceed $1tn in 2018, says IDC forecast, with Asia Pacific set to have highest growth rate.