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Stuff Fibre: What are the experts saying?

Fri, 12th Aug 2016
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Stuff's UFB entry may come with complications, according to commentary from Spark and DTS CEO Brendan Ritchie.
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Brightpoint provides sweet music for Harman lifestyle audio expansion

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Harman is bolstering its NZ presence with a new distie deal which will see Ingram Micro subsidiary Brightpoint offering its lifestyle audio offerings.
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Craig McGregor promoted to top Aussie channel role for Check Point

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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Check Point has promoted Craig McGregor to head up its Australian channel as the vendor looks to increase share and help partners increase revenue.
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The Aussie stats behind LinkedIn's 100 million APAC membership swell

Thu, 11th Aug 2016
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8 million Australian professionals are now on LinkedIn, whose membership numbers across the APAC region have just swelled to more than 100 million.
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Stuff's entry into the Ultra Fast Broadband market 'out of the blue'

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Media agencies are now getting on the UFB train, as Stuff announces Stuff Fibre services, due to start in the next three months.
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Aussie businesses don't understand the value of automated expense systems

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Despite paper receipts denting Aussie business wallets, only 23% embrace digital expense tools, says Concur's ANZ chief Matt Goss.
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Exclusive Networks rolls out IT financing and leasing services for local resellers

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Exclusive Networks says resellers will secure larger project opportunities and close deals faster, thanks to its new leasing and finance services.
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Exclusive: New NZ boss and expanded channel as Epson ramps up Kiwi focus

Wed, 10th Aug 2016
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Epson NZ is expanding its EcoTank printer channel as it doubles down on its NZ business following the appointment of its first local boss in two years.
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Oper8 & NEXTDC create colocation & connectivity for customers

Tue, 9th Aug 2016
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Australian IT provider Oper8 has chosen NEXTDC's data center network to host colocation services for IT solutions across Australia & NZ.
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Hyperscale networking vendor Big Switch Networks launches Aussie assault

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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High local demand for SDN deployments has seen hyperscale data centre networking vendor Big Switch Networks launch locally with a new distie and MD.
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Equinix completes US$28m Melbourne data center expansion; signs Yarra City

Mon, 8th Aug 2016
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Equinix has completed a US$28m expansion of its Melbourne IBX, with newly signed customer Yarra City Council among those benefitting.
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Optus Wholesale & 2SG Wholesale target transport logistics, mining sectors

Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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Optus Wholesale has signed on with 2SG Wholesale to launch new M2M, IoT and GPS tools for resellers in the transport logistics and mining sectors.
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New ANZ managing director for Avaya as transformation continues

Fri, 5th Aug 2016
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Avaya has appointed a new managing director - its fourth since 2014 - as the company beds in its local 'transformation'.
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Digital media co 'migme' raises $10 million to secure mobile partnerships

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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ASX-listed digital media provider migme has had a busy month rebuilding its financing, raising $10 million in capital & partnering with SOSV and MOX.
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How much is printing costing your business?

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
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Despite the ongoing push for paperless offices, businesses face steep printing costs—Y Soft reveals steps to cut up to 30% on these expenses.
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NZ's IntegrationWorks heads to UK as global expansion continues

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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Kiwi enterprise integration consultancy IntegrationWorks has continued its international expansion, launching a United Kingdom operation.
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Tips for securing wireless networks in the IoT era

Wed, 3rd Aug 2016
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​Look up digital disruption in the dictionary and it's likely you'll see the Internet of Things (IoT) sitting there proudly as an example.
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Dicker Data adds Logitech commercial and gaming offerings to portfolio

Tue, 2nd Aug 2016
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Dicker Data has bolstered its peripherals play with a new deal to distribute Logitech's commercial and gaming products in Australia.
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Software AG unveils next gen digital business platform capabilities

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Software AG's new platform aims to bridge blockchain with traditional finance, boosting integration and visibility for financial institutions.
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Equinix data centers to serve as PoP for Trident Subsea Cable

Mon, 1st Aug 2016
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Equinix data centers in Melbourne, Sydney, Singapore and Jakarta have been selected by Trident Subsea Cable for the cables PoP in APAC.