Managing Director stories - Page 211
Alcatel-Lucent bringing broadband to Tonga
Fri, 11th May 2012
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uc
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network infrastructure
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southern cross cable
Tonga teams up with Alcatel-Lucent to forge broadband links via undersea cable, enhancing connectivity for its 100,000 residents.
Former Microsoft exec to lead Polycom in ANZ
Tue, 8th May 2012
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hybrid & remote work
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healthtech
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microsoft
Gary Denman, a former Microsoft executive with 18 years experience, takes the lead at Polycom ANZ, aiming to expand its UC presence.
Cisco sales leader joins Extreme Networks
Thu, 3rd May 2012
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cisco
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distribution central
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extreme networks
Extreme Networks appoints experienced sales boss to drive sales in APAC, including through New Zealand distributors Brightstar and Networld Systems.
Kiwi appointed to lead SAP in North America
Wed, 2nd May 2012
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sap
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victoria university
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linkedin
Step back for Geraldine McBride as she re-joins SAP, now leading the North America division after a stint with Dell.
In profile: Dale Smith The human connection
Tue, 1st May 2012
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data analytics
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martech
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partner programmes
<strong>Connector Systems' business may be all about technology, but for managing director Dale Smith, it's the people who count.
Spam shrinks as scammers go social
Tue, 1st May 2012
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cloud services
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symantec
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spam
Spam declines by 32%, but cyberattacks surge as scammers exploit social networks and mobile phones, says Symantec's 2011 report.
Dog adoption drive uses split-screen tech to tug heartstrings
Mon, 30th Apr 2012
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animal welfare
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3d technology
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nato
Pedigree's adoption drive cleverly uses split-screen tech in cinemas, showing moviegoers different dog tales based on donations.
Chris Barton takes over Techplus for Connector Systems
Thu, 26th Apr 2012
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Chris Barton steps up as GM of Techplus following Connector Systems' expansion into Australia, bringing extensive IT distribution experience.
Distribution Central lands backup deal with Syncsort
Tue, 10th Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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netapp
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distribution central
Distribution Central has become the first distributor of the NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup (NSB) solution in ANZ.
RIM appoints new ANZ managing director
Thu, 5th Apr 2012
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blackberry
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technology gifts
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smartphones
Research In Motion has named Ray Gillenwater as its new managing director for Australia and New Zealand, succeeding Adele Beachley.
Games would be better if consoles were the same: developer
Wed, 4th Apr 2012
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Ubisoft MD says uniform consoles could revolutionize game development, making them more fun and feature-rich for players.
Connector Systems expands in Australia
Tue, 3rd Apr 2012
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virtualisation
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dr
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network infrastructure
NZ's Connector Systems acquires Melbourne's Techplus Distribution, signalling expansion and enhanced offerings in the IT sector.
Farewell Datastor, hello Westcon
Sun, 1st Apr 2012
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partner programmes
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resellers
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market growth
<strong>The Datastor brand bowed out of the market last month, with the New Zealand institution taking its parent's name.
Cyberoam & SnapperNet bid for SonicWall resellers
Fri, 30th Mar 2012
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network infrastructure
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sonicwall
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snappernet
Cyberoam and SnapperNet court SonicWall resellers amid Dell acquisition, offering free training and UTM feature licenses.
Beware St Patrick's Day scams!
Wed, 14th Mar 2012
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malware
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email security
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cybersecurity
St Patrick's Day warning: Pledges of Irish luck in emails may harbour malware, says Chillisoft CEO. Safeguard your data by avoiding unknown links.
Extreme Networks expands ANZ director's role
Tue, 13th Mar 2012
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distribution central
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oracle
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extreme networks
Regional boss takes over all of Southern APAC. Owens will now be handling South-East Asia and India on top of his responsibilities in ANZ.
AppSense grows NZ partner base
Mon, 12th Mar 2012
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virtualisation
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datacom
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appsense
Wellington-based IT hosting and infrastructure consultancy firm becomes latest to pair with user virtualisation specialists.
SecureServ appointed as Rune distributor
Fri, 9th Mar 2012
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email security
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cybersecurity
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distributors
SecureServ to distribute Rune's privacy-focused security solutions in ANZ after rigorous evaluation, enhancing data protection.
New senior role at Symantec
Tue, 6th Mar 2012
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symantec
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candidates
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managing director
Symantec New Zealand appoints Lucas Salter as country manager, effective April 1, moving him from Western Australia; Stuart Preston becomes account director.
Celebs make CES cool
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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yahoo
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blackberry
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tablets
The Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas has always been an exciting time for us tech geeks, but it seems that celebrities are getting in on the fun now too!.