IBM stories - Page 23
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Take a look back at cybersecurity in 2016 with SecurityBrief Australia
Fri, 16th Dec 2016
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cybersecurity
New threats, new malware, new attacks, new chaos and new ways to fight back: A look back at Australian cybersecurity in 2016.
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Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia
Thu, 15th Dec 2016
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partners
Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.
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Mike Smith returns to IBM following 17 years in the ICT industry
Tue, 13th Dec 2016
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digital transformation
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Mike Smith returns to IBM as Managing Director for New Zealand, bringing extensive expertise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.
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Ingram Micro Cloud launches IBM Connections Services to accelerate reseller growth
Thu, 8th Dec 2016
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cloud services
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ingram micro cloud
Ingram Micro Cloud adds IBM Connections to its marketplace, simplifying cloud technology purchase, provision, management and invoicing for resellers.
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IBM’s MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in
Mon, 28th Nov 2016
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nztech
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unitec
IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.
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New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia
Fri, 25th Nov 2016
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hyperscale
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public cloud
Over 20 new Australian Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are now offering direct connectivity to enterprises via the Equinix Cloud Exchange.
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Watson shifts from the laboratory to the market
Thu, 24th Nov 2016
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ai
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cloud services
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IBM positioned Watson as a product in what is now a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) market and offered solutions across four business areas.
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IBM & VMware partnership brings applications to hybrid cloud 'within hours'
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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virtualisation
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hyperscale
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public cloud
VMware Cloud Foundation is now being hosted on IBM cloud, which is helping to move existing enterprise applications to the cloud 'within hours'.
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Avnet teams with IBM to take data analytics to APAC partners
Fri, 11th Nov 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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planning
Tech distributor Avnet is working with IBM business partners to further its data analytics solutions across the Asia Pacific region.
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What will the Trump presidency mean for public cloud computing?
Thu, 10th Nov 2016
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public cloud
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microsoft
Trump's 'America first' stance raises questions about the future of US-dominated public cloud services as global dynamics shift.
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The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business
Thu, 27th Oct 2016
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data analytics
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martech
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cdp
Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.
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Former IBM exec joins Nvoi for 'next phase of growth'
Fri, 7th Oct 2016
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nvoi
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volution
Nvoi has appointed former IBM executive Jennifer Maritz as CEO, succeeding Warwick Kirby who played a key role in the company’s ASX listing and AUD $8m raise.
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Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up
Thu, 6th Oct 2016
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carbon black
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partners
Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.
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Aussie IBM premier business partner launches Kiwi assault
Wed, 5th Oct 2016
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banking
Australian IBM premier business partner ISW has launched its assault on the Kiwi market, aiming to snap up key accounts in social collaboration.
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New chief as IBM NZ transforms how it does business
Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
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leadership
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market
IBM New Zealand announces Mike Smith as new managing director, replacing Rob Lee who is set to retire. Smith will focus on client and partner relationships.
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Software AG bolsters ANZ team with former IBM channel exec
Fri, 30th Sep 2016
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software ag
Software AG appoints Ann Maree Bonica as marketing manager for ANZ, aiming to expand its reach in Australia and New Zealand.
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IBM evolves to enable data center and business modernization
Wed, 28th Sep 2016
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healthtech
IBM’s main focus within the cloud market is encouraging customer shift to the hybrid cloud model because IBM can support a multistep transition.
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EMC remains top of the leader board in purpose-built backup market
Tue, 27th Sep 2016
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network infrastructure
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emc
Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 11.5% YoY, hitting $871.1 million in Q2 2016, says IDC.
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IBM looks to drive greater data center efficiency
Mon, 12th Sep 2016
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open source
IBM releases new servers to drive data center efficiency & performance, collaborating with OpenPOWER Foundation.
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APAC data center security market to witness extreme growth
Thu, 8th Sep 2016
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These factors have really affected the demand for advanced and efficient network and cyber security solutions.