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Australian Stories

IBM stories

Former IBM exec the new head honcho at Microsoft Australia

Microsoft appoints Steven Worrall as new managing director for Australian market, replacing Pip Marlow after nearly 2 decades.

By Sam Worthington • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Dec 2016

Cloud Services

Ingram Micro Cloud launches IBM Connections Services to accelerate reseller growth

Ingram Micro Cloud adds IBM Connections to its marketplace, simplifying cloud technology purchase, provision, management and invoicing for resellers.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 8th Dec 2016

IBM

Former IBM exec joins Nvoi for 'next phase of growth'

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.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Oct 2016

Global Stories

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Unified Communications

New CSPs bulk up the Equinix Cloud Exchange in Australia

Over 20 new Australian Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) are now offering direct connectivity to enterprises via the Equinix Cloud Exchange.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 25th Nov 2016

Artificial Intelligence

Watson shifts from the laboratory to the market

IBM positioned Watson as a product in what is now a competitive artificial intelligence (AI) market and offered solutions across four business areas.

By Stuart Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Nov 2016

Virtualisation

IBM & VMware partnership brings applications to hybrid cloud 'within hours'

VMware Cloud Foundation is now being hosted on IBM cloud, which is helping to move existing enterprise applications to the cloud 'within hours'.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016

Data Analytics

Avnet teams with IBM to take data analytics to APAC partners

Tech distributor Avnet is working with IBM business partners to further its data analytics solutions across the Asia Pacific region.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 11th Nov 2016

Hyperscale

What will the Trump presidency mean for public cloud computing?

Trump's 'America first' stance raises questions about the future of US-dominated public cloud services as global dynamics shift.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2016

Data Analytics

The role of IBM's secret Salesforce business

Exploring IBM's clandestine powerhouse, Bluewolf, the specialist shaping global Salesforce implementations with unmatched cloud expertise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Oct 2016

IBM

Carbon Black & IBM form strategic security match up

Carbon Black and IBM Security have partnered to offer businesses a more streamlined security management system and simpler response to cyberattacks.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Oct 2016

IBM

Software AG bolsters ANZ team with former IBM channel exec

Software AG appoints Ann Maree Bonica as marketing manager for ANZ, aiming to expand its reach in Australia and New Zealand.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 30th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

IBM evolves to enable data center and business modernization

IBM's main focus within the cloud market is encouraging customer shift to the hybrid cloud model because IBM can support a multistep transition.

By Stanley Stevens and Stephanie Long • 7 min read • Wed, 28th Sep 2016

Network Infrastructure

EMC remains top of the leader board in purpose-built backup market

Worldwide purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) factory revenues grew 11.5% YoY, hitting $871.1 million in Q2 2016, says IDC.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2016

Hyperscale

IBM looks to drive greater data center efficiency

IBM releases new servers to drive data center efficiency & performance, collaborating with OpenPOWER Foundation.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2016

Stories from Other Regions

IBM stories

EduTech

Mike Smith returns to IBM following 17 years in the ICT industry

Mike Smith returns to IBM as Managing Director for New Zealand, bringing extensive expertise in cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Dec 2016

IBM

IBM's MD steps down from NZTech board, Unitec and Oracle step in

IBM's managing director Rob Lee steps down from NZTech board, to be replaced by Eva Sherwood and Tom Chignell.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 28th Nov 2016

IBM

Aussie IBM premier business partner launches Kiwi assault

Australian IBM premier business partner ISW has launched its assault on the Kiwi market, aiming to snap up key accounts in social collaboration.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2016

IBM

New chief as IBM NZ transforms how it does business

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.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016