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Exclusive interview: emt Distribution tells where to find the gold in security

Tue, 8th Aug 2017
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Some security technologies are providing 'enormous' opportunities for resellers across Australia and New Zealand. emt tells where to find the gold.
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80,000 Aussies say goodbye to fossil fuels with a new south Australian wind farm

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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clean technologies
Installation of the turbines is scheduled to start by the end of the year, with completion foreseen by mid-2018...
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Games from down under: Nvidia consolidates its support for ANZ gaming industry

Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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digital entertainment
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IGEA has expanded its membership, welcoming independent game developer Wicked Witch and technology company Nvidia as members...
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Savvy business investments see Datacom revenue and profit continue to soar

Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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Datacom's shrewd investments fuel a 10% revenue surge and 60% profit leap in its IT services, spotlighting a year of strong growth.
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4.5G might become irrelevant faster than you think: Apple granted license to test 5G networks

Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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wireless networks
Apple accelerates into the 5G future with a licence to test cutting-edge networks, potentially leaving 4.5G in the dust.
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We want to download faster! Australia's first Gigatown

Fri, 28th Jul 2017
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Wollongong leads as Australia's first 'Gigatown', lighting the way for ultra-fast 1Gbps internet amid nation's connectivity cravings.
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ANZ markets forecast to log higher IT spending growth over coming year

Wed, 19th Jul 2017
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it services
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it budget
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analyst report
IT spending across Australia and New Zealand is forecast to exceed the global average this year, with Australian spend up 3.7% yoy and NZ up 2.7%.
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SAP reshuffles top local roles in face of strong cloud and digital innovation system demand

Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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cloud
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SAP has reshuffled its top local roles, with a new ANZ president and MD and a new executive director as it pushes cloud and digital innovation.
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emt Distribution adds Matrix42 to cyber security portfolio

Wed, 5th Jul 2017
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cloud services
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support
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resellers
emt Distribution partners with Matrix42, enhancing cyber security with advanced workspace management tools in ANZ.
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New regional boss as SAP Asia Pacific Japan seeks expanded presence

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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strategy
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cloud
SAP has promoted Scott Russell to Asia Pacific Japan president as the enterprise application software vendor seeks increased business and presence.
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Volvo discovers that kangaroos confuse their self-driving car

Tue, 4th Jul 2017
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cartech
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self-driving cars
Volvo's self-driving cars hit a hopstacle; the Aussie kangaroo's leap confounds their animal detection system.
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Photo gallery: Fuji Xerox Printers partners take in China

Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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printing
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support
Kiwi and Australian Fuji Xerox Printers partners took in the sights in China recently as part of a sponsored trip for premium partners.
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Brendan Lau to head Lenovo consumer, SMB division - including channel

Mon, 26th Jun 2017
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collaboration
Lenovo has promoted Brendan Lau to head its PC and smart devices consumer and SMB division, including overseeing the vendor's retail and SMB channel.
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Negotiations launch over Australia-Hong Kong free trade deal

Fri, 19th May 2017
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free trade
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export council of australia
It's clear that this is a crucial agreement that could have huge benefits and implications for both countries.
Love fest

Yes Veronica, Aussie business managers truly do understand the value of IT

Thu, 18th May 2017
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collaboration
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manageengine
Aussie business managers understand IT is a key part of the business according to a survey which shows companies are advanced in business-IT alignment.
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Aura Information Security boosts leadership team as consulting demand grows

Mon, 24th Apr 2017
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avecto
Aura Information Security appoints Tom Moore as new Practice Manager for Australian and New Zealand operations due to increased demand for consulting services.
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FireEye ups local channel presence with double hire

Thu, 20th Apr 2017
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breach prevention
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partners
FireEye has bolstered its channel team with the addition of two new channel account managers as it looks to expand its partner programs across ANZ.
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Tenable continues ANZ ramp up with appointment of first country manager

Wed, 19th Apr 2017
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ibm
Tenable Network Security has continued to ramp up its local presence, appointing its first ANZ country manager as it eyes up the enterprise market.
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Former channel boss takes the reins as ShoreTel's new ANZ head

Tue, 11th Apr 2017
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cloud services
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shoretel
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sales
Former ShoreTel channel boss Ben Swanson is taking over the reins as ANZ regional director, replacing Jamie Romanin.
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DNA Connect adds PacketLight optical networking to portfolio

Tue, 4th Apr 2017
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optical networking
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dna connect
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channel development
DNA Connect has inked a deal to add optical networking vendor PacketLight Networks to its connectivity portfolio locally.