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Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye
Unified Communications

Chorus reshuffles executive team as company veterans say goodbye

Chorus reshuffles executive team, sees Nick Woodward leave as Ed Hyde joins as chief customer officer. #Chorus #executiveteam #telecoms.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018

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Telstra-owned Ooyala appoints new APJ vice president
Supply Chain

Telstra-owned Ooyala appoints new APJ vice president

Ooyala has appointed Patricio Cummins to the role, who previously served as the regional VP for Latin America.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Jun 2018
Jabra sets NZ expansion in sights with new BDM
Unified Communications

Jabra sets NZ expansion in sights with new BDM

The UC solutions provider has appointed an Auckland-based BDM with the intention of expanding their presence in the NZ channel.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 30th May 2018
Capgemini announces new ANZ leadership as local CEO departs
Leadership

Capgemini announces new ANZ leadership as local CEO departs

Capgemini appoints Olaf Pietschner as new head for Australia and New Zealand, following Nicolas Aidoud's departure to pursue new opportunities in the region.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 29th May 2018
Riverbed appoints former Zscaler ANZ country manager
Breach Prevention

Riverbed appoints former Zscaler ANZ country manager

Riverbed Technology says the appointment of Sean Kopelke couldn't be better timed as he holds many valuable attributes.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Sat, 26th May 2018
Veritas taps ex-VMware talent to lead APJ channel sales
Veritas

Veritas taps ex-VMware talent to lead APJ channel sales

Brian Higgins will lead the overall APJ channel strategy, tasked with growing the company's local partner ecosystem.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Ex-Dimension Data executive secures new sales role at Kordia Solutions
Digital Transformation

Ex-Dimension Data executive secures new sales role at Kordia Solutions

Kordia Solutions New Zealand appoints Glen White as head of sales, bringing 17 years of international ICT experience to the role.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 24th May 2018
Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO
Unified Communications

Vocus picks up ex-Telstra executive as new CEO

Vocus has named ex-Telstra exec Kevin Russell as new CEO, starting 28 May 2018, with a GBP £1.1 million salary and incentives. Mark Callander joins the board.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead
Unified Communications

NBN appoints new corporate affairs lead

Felicity Ross, with extensive experience in communications, is set to replace Karina Keisler as NBN Co's new corporate affairs lead from 18 July 2018.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 21st May 2018
Ping Identity appoints ex-Fortinet talent as ANZ regional director
Identity and Access Management

Ping Identity appoints ex-Fortinet talent as ANZ regional director

Geoffrey Andrews joins Ping Identity with more than 20 years of sales management and leadership experience in the IT industry.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Fri, 11th May 2018
Cylance makes three Aussie hires in the name of ANZ expansion
Cloud Access Security Broker

Cylance makes three Aussie hires in the name of ANZ expansion

The cybersecurity company has appointed a national marketing manager, an enterprise sales manager, and a senior sales engineer.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Thu, 10th May 2018
RingCentral expands in Asia Pacific with new office in Australia
Unified Communications

RingCentral expands in Asia Pacific with new office in Australia

RingCentral is opening a new office in Australia, appointed an APAC channel sales director, and expanded its number of local partners.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 8th May 2018
IGEL appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe
Desktop-as-a-Service

IGEL appoints new sales VP for Northern Europe

IGEL appoints Andrew Gee as VP sales for Northern Europe, responsible for managing UK, Ireland, Benelux, Holland and all Nordic countries.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Apr 2018
Anaplan bolsters ANZ channel play with two new hires
Data Analytics

Anaplan bolsters ANZ channel play with two new hires

The new appointments will be tasked with supporting partner go-to-market strategies and providing pre and post sales deployment to partners.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Apr 2018
Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down
Jobs

Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down

Ex-IBM channel veteran Richard T. Hume will fill the position of CEO, after serving 2 years as Tech Data's executive vice president.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Apr 2018
Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments
Partner Programmes

Mimecast launches new global reseller program, announces new channel appointments

Mimecast says the new program will offer more rewards in an effort to increase opportunities for resellers to attract new clients.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Apr 2018

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CA Technologies announces new APAC VP of Security
Software Development

CA Technologies announces new APAC VP of Security

CA Technologies has appointed Gene Ng as Vice President of Security for Asia Pacific and Japan, aiming to bolster its security business in the region.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Jun 2018