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Avaya launches UC and CC cloud solution in New Zealand

Avaya, partnering with Pyrios, unveils its 'Powered by Avaya' cloud solution in NZ, aiming to equip midmarket firms with flexible UC and CC capabilities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018

Health Technologies

Pole Star lands in ANZ with inTechnology distribution agreement

The partnership will broaden the availability of Pole Star's suite of indoor location solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Fintech

Xero climbs into ASX100 as Vocus Group dropped

Xero, the New Zealand-based cloud accounting software, has been added to the ASX100, while telecommunications company Vocus Group is removed.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018

Trustwave

Gartner positions Trustwave as a new “Leader” in MQ for managed security services

Trustwave was previously positioned as a Challenger in the 2017 version of the report, marking its first appearance in the report.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Partner Programmes

Ivanti gives its partner program a significant refresh

Ivanti says it is looking to enhance the expertise of national sales providers (NSPs) and expert solution providers (ESPs).

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Customer Relationship Management

Genesys acquires Altocloud to bolster CX capabilities

With this acquisition, Genesys increases its capability to engage and intervene in a customer's journey at the right moment to drive a desired action.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Mar 2018

Data Analytics

Gartner names MarkLogic visionary in Magic Quadrant for data management solutions

Gartner lauds MarkLogic as Visionary in database analytics for second year, highlighting its innovative enterprise solutions.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Feb 2018

Physical Security

Signapore's Certis Cisco makes play for Australian market through SNP Security buyout

Singapore's largest aviation security firm Certis Cisco has purchased Australian firm SNP Security for an undisclosed amount.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Smart Cities

YOU'RE INVITED: the 2018 Cities 4.0 summit

The 2018 Cities 4.0 Summit, from 20-22 March at Pullman Melbourne Albert Park, will showcase cutting-edge smart city innovations with global experts.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Marketing Technologies

Alibaba sets out to eradicate poverty in China through eCommerce

Alibaba launches a CNY ¥10 billion fund to lift impoverished Jeminay County through eCommerce, enhancing agricultural sales and infrastructure development.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Feb 2018

Stories from Other Regions

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) stories

QuintessenceLabs

Aussie cybersecurity firms drumming up a storm at local tech summits

Australian-grown cybersecurity firms including Kasada, QuintessenceLabs and deception.ai have all been drumming up a storm at Australian tech summits.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 16th Apr 2018

Software-as-a-Service

TechOne inks 8 year SaaS contract extension with Noosa Shire Council

TechnologyOne secures an eight-year extension with Noosa Shire Council for its OneCouncil SaaS solution, continuing a relationship that began in 2013.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Mar 2018

Digital Transformation

TechnologyOne scores local government contract with SA's City of Mitcham

The local government authority has implemented TechnologyOne's enterprise solution to replace paper-based work orders.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018

Edge Computing

What Hosted Network wants in a channel partner

ChannelLife digs into Hosted Network's channel plan with channel head Aileen Paterson, including just what they are looking for in a partner.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 5th Mar 2018

Supply Chain

Forestry a success story for KiwiRail

Strong log demand lifted KiwiRail’s forestry revenue 8% in six months, with converted wagons carrying more exports off roads and cutting emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 2nd Mar 2018

Partner Programmes

MSP aims to grow local presence, appoints NZ Country Manager

Computergate aims to strengthen its foothold in the NZ market with the appointment of a NZ country manager.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 28th Feb 2018

Cloud Security

Dimension Data Australia welcomes new director of cybersecurity

The company has appointed former Ernst & Young cybersecurity partner John Karabin, who will take over as Dimension Data's director of cybersecurity.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Supply Chain

Hills appoints CEO, David Lenz, as MD

David Lenz appointed managing director of Hills as part of company's ongoing transformational journey. Challenges with Milestone Systems still unresolved.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Feb 2018

Cloud Services

Oracle provider PrimeQ appoints David MacLeod to its board

In addition to his governance role, MacLeod will work closely with the PrimeQ NZ management team in a mentoring and business development capacity.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Feb 2018

Unified Communications

NBN Co names Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer

NBN Co has appointed Paul Tyler as its new chief customer officer for business, taking over from the retiring John Simon; Karina Keisler also set to depart.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Feb 2018