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EqualLogic appoints GM ANZ and ASEAN
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-25 07:03:59
Storage area network (SAN) solutions provider EqualLogic has appointed Chris Casey as general manager for the ANZ & ASEAN regions. Casey brings significant IT experience both within the storage market with over 20 years working in telecommunications and IT, with the last 13 in Asia. Prior to his role with EqualLogic, he spent several years in senior APAC positions at vendors such as Cosine Communications, Lucent and Datacraft. He also held senior technical positions at users such as Optus, Westpac and Sydney Water.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-25 07:03:59
Storage area network (SAN) solutions provider EqualLogic has appointed Chris Casey as general manager for the ANZ & ASEAN regions. Casey brings significant IT experience both within the storage market with over 20 years working in telecommunications and IT, with the last 13 in Asia. Prior to his role with EqualLogic, he spent several years in senior APAC positions at vendors such as Cosine Communications, Lucent and Datacraft. He also held senior technical positions at users such as Optus, Westpac and Sydney Water.
F5 first with OEM licence for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2007-03-14 02:58:12
F5 Networks has obtained an OEM licence for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and plans to incorporate the software into its ControlPoint systems management appliance. This is the first such licence granted by Microsoft.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Enterprise
2007-03-14 02:58:12
F5 Networks has obtained an OEM licence for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager and plans to incorporate the software into its ControlPoint systems management appliance. This is the first such licence granted by Microsoft.
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Mediaware appoints former military specialist
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-10 03:48:37
Australian digital video systems developer Mediaware has appointed Lester Sutton as Business Development Director. Sutton joins Mediaware from technology company Honeywell. Prior to Honeywell, he spent 27 years in the Australian military including stints on the ground in Kuwait, East Timor and Iraq. Sutton’s most recent military appointments were as Head of Analysis and Production for the Combined Intelligence Operations Centre in Iraq and Commander of Australia’s Joint Operations Intelligence Centre (JOIC). The JOIC had responsibilities for the provision of intelligence, wide-area maritime surveillance and targeting support to deployed elements of the Australian Defence Force and allied forces. His experience includes leadership, management and operations positions in intelligence, counter-intelligence, security, and electronic warfare. Sutton will be based in Canberra, where he will head up Mediaware’s Brindabella Business Park office.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-10 03:48:37
Australian digital video systems developer Mediaware has appointed Lester Sutton as Business Development Director. Sutton joins Mediaware from technology company Honeywell. Prior to Honeywell, he spent 27 years in the Australian military including stints on the ground in Kuwait, East Timor and Iraq. Sutton’s most recent military appointments were as Head of Analysis and Production for the Combined Intelligence Operations Centre in Iraq and Commander of Australia’s Joint Operations Intelligence Centre (JOIC). The JOIC had responsibilities for the provision of intelligence, wide-area maritime surveillance and targeting support to deployed elements of the Australian Defence Force and allied forces. His experience includes leadership, management and operations positions in intelligence, counter-intelligence, security, and electronic warfare. Sutton will be based in Canberra, where he will head up Mediaware’s Brindabella Business Park office.
NetComm appoints business development manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-10 03:27:23
Broadband hardware provider NetComm has appointed Beth Mackenzie as Business Development Manager, effective immediately. Prior to joining NetComm, Mackenzie spent eight years with the Australian Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG). She also acted as spokesperson on behalf of the end user in a number of telecommunication related issues. More recently, she worked at ISPHONE as National Business Development Manager to lead the charge in VoIP policy and regulatory issues, developing end user business, and educating end users about the benefits and features of VoIP.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-10 03:27:23
Broadband hardware provider NetComm has appointed Beth Mackenzie as Business Development Manager, effective immediately. Prior to joining NetComm, Mackenzie spent eight years with the Australian Telecommunications Users Group (ATUG). She also acted as spokesperson on behalf of the end user in a number of telecommunication related issues. More recently, she worked at ISPHONE as National Business Development Manager to lead the charge in VoIP policy and regulatory issues, developing end user business, and educating end users about the benefits and features of VoIP.
CSC appoints new senior executive
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-05 05:07:54
Global IT outsourcer Computer Sciences Corporationhas appointed Darryl Thompson as vice president of Service Delivery for CSC’s operations in Australia. Thompson, who joined CSC in 1994, previously served as CSC’s Global director of Event Management Centres. He succeeds Gavin Larkings, who was recently named vice president of Service Delivery for CSC’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Thompson has more than 23 years of experience in the information technology (IT) industry, specialising in business operations. While with CSC, he has held a number of leadership roles in Australia as well as supported CSC’s global operations. Prior to joining the company, Thompson managed the Information Systems organisation at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-05 05:07:54
Global IT outsourcer Computer Sciences Corporationhas appointed Darryl Thompson as vice president of Service Delivery for CSC’s operations in Australia. Thompson, who joined CSC in 1994, previously served as CSC’s Global director of Event Management Centres. He succeeds Gavin Larkings, who was recently named vice president of Service Delivery for CSC’s operations in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Thompson has more than 23 years of experience in the information technology (IT) industry, specialising in business operations. While with CSC, he has held a number of leadership roles in Australia as well as supported CSC’s global operations. Prior to joining the company, Thompson managed the Information Systems organisation at King Edward Memorial Hospital.
EMC appoints new client solutions manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-04 02:28:18
Storage and data management vendor EMC has appointed Hillel Benedykt as Client Solutions Manager Southern Region with responsibility for presales. Benedykt previously held senior positions with eProgram, Callscan and IBM.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-04 02:28:18
Storage and data management vendor EMC has appointed Hillel Benedykt as Client Solutions Manager Southern Region with responsibility for presales. Benedykt previously held senior positions with eProgram, Callscan and IBM.
Brennan IT appoints product development head
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-01 03:27:49
IT&T services provider Brennan IT has appointed Stephen Sims to the newly created role of Product Development Manager. Sims has over 10 years experience in product management roles in the IT industry, including Head of Marketing Programs with MCI International (UK) (formerly Worldcom), and most recently Cannon Australia where he was contracted to develop and launch Canon's strategy to move into Managed Services.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-03-01 03:27:49
IT&T services provider Brennan IT has appointed Stephen Sims to the newly created role of Product Development Manager. Sims has over 10 years experience in product management roles in the IT industry, including Head of Marketing Programs with MCI International (UK) (formerly Worldcom), and most recently Cannon Australia where he was contracted to develop and launch Canon's strategy to move into Managed Services.
CQR opens New Melbourne office
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-28 05:02:56
Information security firm CQR Consulting has appointed business assurance specialist Mark Jones to open its Melbourne office. Jones previously worked for GE Money and Wizard. His security certifications and business qualifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified Professional, Six Sigma (Green Belt) business process improvement and a Diploma of Information Technology.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-28 05:02:56
Information security firm CQR Consulting has appointed business assurance specialist Mark Jones to open its Melbourne office. Jones previously worked for GE Money and Wizard. His security certifications and business qualifications include Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), Microsoft Certified Professional, Six Sigma (Green Belt) business process improvement and a Diploma of Information Technology.
Lexmark ANZ appoints WA strategic partner manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-28 04:48:52
Lexmark Australia & New Zealand has announced the appointment of Rebecca Hill as Strategic Partner Manager for Western Australia. Hill has more than 20 years experience working in the IT industry in Western Australia. Prior to joining Lexmark, she held State and Partner Management roles at BenQ, Telstra, NetComm, Anixter and Mitsui Computer.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-28 04:48:52
Lexmark Australia & New Zealand has announced the appointment of Rebecca Hill as Strategic Partner Manager for Western Australia. Hill has more than 20 years experience working in the IT industry in Western Australia. Prior to joining Lexmark, she held State and Partner Management roles at BenQ, Telstra, NetComm, Anixter and Mitsui Computer.
People want Sean Connery to read their email
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2007-02-27 23:51:07
If you could have your emails or text (TXT/SMS) messages read to you over the phone, which famous person's voice would you like to hear? When Avaya surveyed people about their communications habits earlier this month, Sean Connery was an easy winner.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Telecoms
2007-02-27 23:51:07
If you could have your emails or text (TXT/SMS) messages read to you over the phone, which famous person's voice would you like to hear? When Avaya surveyed people about their communications habits earlier this month, Sean Connery was an easy winner.
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Progress Software appoints new country manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 05:13:02
Progress Software has appointed Jeremy Goddard as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Goddard brings considerable experience and expertise in sales leadership to this role from SSA Global, Connect.com.au and IBM. Most recently he was VP for South Asia and Pacific at SSA Global, driving over 400% revenue growth in 3 years. Goddard is based in North Sydney.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 05:13:02
Progress Software has appointed Jeremy Goddard as Country Manager for Australia and New Zealand. Goddard brings considerable experience and expertise in sales leadership to this role from SSA Global, Connect.com.au and IBM. Most recently he was VP for South Asia and Pacific at SSA Global, driving over 400% revenue growth in 3 years. Goddard is based in North Sydney.
Websense makes three new appointments
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 05:02:36
Web security specialist, Websense, has made three appointments in Australia. All three new recruits report to Joel Camissar, country manager for Websense, Australia & New Zealand. Gareth Davies has flown in from Websense’s UK office to take up the role of territory manager for Websense in WA and New Zealand, based in Sydney, after five years with the company in various sales and business development roles. Steven Gross has been appointed systems engineer, Northern Region. He brings a decade of technical experience to Websense having spent the last six years at Citrix Systems as senior systems engineer, and previously worked for systems integrator, BCA-IT, as a post-sales systems engineer. Thomas Lavery has been appointed territory manager, Northern Region. Lavery’s IT career spans nine years in both the UK and Australia. Previously, he was a corporate account manager for Compaq, and since moving to Australia he has worked as an account executive at two major resellers locally: Software Spectrum and Data#3.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 05:02:36
Web security specialist, Websense, has made three appointments in Australia. All three new recruits report to Joel Camissar, country manager for Websense, Australia & New Zealand. Gareth Davies has flown in from Websense’s UK office to take up the role of territory manager for Websense in WA and New Zealand, based in Sydney, after five years with the company in various sales and business development roles. Steven Gross has been appointed systems engineer, Northern Region. He brings a decade of technical experience to Websense having spent the last six years at Citrix Systems as senior systems engineer, and previously worked for systems integrator, BCA-IT, as a post-sales systems engineer. Thomas Lavery has been appointed territory manager, Northern Region. Lavery’s IT career spans nine years in both the UK and Australia. Previously, he was a corporate account manager for Compaq, and since moving to Australia he has worked as an account executive at two major resellers locally: Software Spectrum and Data#3.
Sterling Commerce appoints new marketing head for ANZ
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 04:44:25
AT&T e-commerce subsidiary Sterling Commerce has appointed Julie Christie as Head of Marketing, Australia and New Zealand, based in Melbourne. Christie joins Sterling Commerce with over 20 years of marketing and sales experience gained from within IT vendors and IT publishing companies both in Australia and the US. Previously, she was Marketing Director for Sybase covering the A/NZ region and based in Sydney. Christie has also held various marketing positions at enterprise software companies in the US, including enterprise systems management vendor, Candle Corporation, where she was Marketing Communications Specialist and Worldwide Media Planner; at CRM middleware vendor, Delano Technology, as Regional Marketing Manager, Western U.S.; and sales roles in the IT publishing market including: International Data Group’s (IDG) Network World as district sales manager and McGraw Hill’s Datacommunications Magazine & Tele.com Magazine as Regional Sales Manager.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-21 04:44:25
AT&T e-commerce subsidiary Sterling Commerce has appointed Julie Christie as Head of Marketing, Australia and New Zealand, based in Melbourne. Christie joins Sterling Commerce with over 20 years of marketing and sales experience gained from within IT vendors and IT publishing companies both in Australia and the US. Previously, she was Marketing Director for Sybase covering the A/NZ region and based in Sydney. Christie has also held various marketing positions at enterprise software companies in the US, including enterprise systems management vendor, Candle Corporation, where she was Marketing Communications Specialist and Worldwide Media Planner; at CRM middleware vendor, Delano Technology, as Regional Marketing Manager, Western U.S.; and sales roles in the IT publishing market including: International Data Group’s (IDG) Network World as district sales manager and McGraw Hill’s Datacommunications Magazine & Tele.com Magazine as Regional Sales Manager.
'Internet addict' dismissal case a cause for thought
Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2007-02-20 18:13:32
Reports that IBM is being sued by a man fired by the company for visiting an adult chat room while at work have triggered some predictable responses.
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Written By: Stephen Withers
Section: Information technology news
Category: Internet
2007-02-20 18:13:32
Reports that IBM is being sued by a man fired by the company for visiting an adult chat room while at work have triggered some predictable responses.
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Vanco appoints new CEO for APAC
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-20 05:46:14
Virtual network operator Vanco has appointed Diarmid Massey as new CEO Vanco Asia-Pacific. He will be responsible for all of Vanco’s Asia-Pacific markets. Diarmid will be based in Tokyo. Both, the Singapore general manager, Hong Meng Lee, and Grant Ellison, general manager Australia will report to Diarmid. Originally from the UK, Diarmid has been based in a number of countries within the Asia Pacifc region over the past 20 years. His recent senior management roles included NexTone, a specialist VoIP solutions provider, and wholesale carrier ITXC, which was acquired by India's leading telecom provider, VSNL.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-20 05:46:14
Virtual network operator Vanco has appointed Diarmid Massey as new CEO Vanco Asia-Pacific. He will be responsible for all of Vanco’s Asia-Pacific markets. Diarmid will be based in Tokyo. Both, the Singapore general manager, Hong Meng Lee, and Grant Ellison, general manager Australia will report to Diarmid. Originally from the UK, Diarmid has been based in a number of countries within the Asia Pacifc region over the past 20 years. His recent senior management roles included NexTone, a specialist VoIP solutions provider, and wholesale carrier ITXC, which was acquired by India's leading telecom provider, VSNL.
Trend Micro appoints ANZ enterprise sales director
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-19 05:07:10
Security specialist Trend Micro has appointed Michael May as Enterprise Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Trend Micro, May held senior sales and management positions with Sun Microsystems, where he has worked since 1996. Most recently he held the position of Partner Sales Director responsible for hardware, software and service revenues for Sun Microsystems across Australia and New Zealand.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-19 05:07:10
Security specialist Trend Micro has appointed Michael May as Enterprise Sales Director for Australia and New Zealand. Prior to joining Trend Micro, May held senior sales and management positions with Sun Microsystems, where he has worked since 1996. Most recently he held the position of Partner Sales Director responsible for hardware, software and service revenues for Sun Microsystems across Australia and New Zealand.
New chair for AIIA in Queensland
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-18 18:47:57
Catherine Ford, Regional Director of SMS Management & Technology, has been appointed Chair of AIIA’s Queensland Committee. Ms Ford has been responsible for managing all aspects of SMS' consulting business throughout Queensland since 2000, including strategic direction, business development, financial planning and human resource management. Assuming the helm from John Vickers, who leaves the Association and Unisys to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Commerce Queensland, Ms Ford will be assisted by new Deputy Chair, Bob Dunne.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-18 18:47:57
Catherine Ford, Regional Director of SMS Management & Technology, has been appointed Chair of AIIA’s Queensland Committee. Ms Ford has been responsible for managing all aspects of SMS' consulting business throughout Queensland since 2000, including strategic direction, business development, financial planning and human resource management. Assuming the helm from John Vickers, who leaves the Association and Unisys to take up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Commerce Queensland, Ms Ford will be assisted by new Deputy Chair, Bob Dunne.
EDS appoints new director for state government services
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-18 04:48:28
Karl Grant has been appointed executive director responsible for the management of EDS services to state governments in Australia. He has been EDS director of operations for state government services since March 2005, and retains this position in his new executive role. His experience in the IT industry spans more than 20 years and he has risen quickly through the managerial ranks since joining EDS in Ireland as a systems engineer in 1995. He held various leadership roles involving key EDS clients such as General Motors and the UK and Irish Governments. Mr Grant succeeds Fraser Nicholson who has been appointed to a new executive leadership position with EDS in London.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-18 04:48:28
Karl Grant has been appointed executive director responsible for the management of EDS services to state governments in Australia. He has been EDS director of operations for state government services since March 2005, and retains this position in his new executive role. His experience in the IT industry spans more than 20 years and he has risen quickly through the managerial ranks since joining EDS in Ireland as a systems engineer in 1995. He held various leadership roles involving key EDS clients such as General Motors and the UK and Irish Governments. Mr Grant succeeds Fraser Nicholson who has been appointed to a new executive leadership position with EDS in London.
VeCommerce appoints global marketing manager
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-15 04:12:43
Interactive voice response systems provider VeCommerce has appointed contact centre marketing specialist, Martyn Riddle, as global marketing manager based in Sydney. Riddle joins VeCommerce with ten years’ experience in the contact centre and help desk technology industries and will be responsible for managing corporate, partner and alliance marketing and working closely with the company’s offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, the US and UK in the expansion and implementation of market development and communication programs. Most recently, Riddle was a marketing consultant at contact centre solution specialist, Aspect Software. Previously, Riddle established the Asia Pacific marketing operations of FrontRange Solutions, a CRM application and service management specialist company. Prior to that, he was director of European Marketing for FrontRange Solutions based in the UK. Riddle has also worked as Market Development Manager for the INS Group, an international hi-tech business development consultancy assisting US start-up organisations establish their operations in Europe.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-15 04:12:43
Interactive voice response systems provider VeCommerce has appointed contact centre marketing specialist, Martyn Riddle, as global marketing manager based in Sydney. Riddle joins VeCommerce with ten years’ experience in the contact centre and help desk technology industries and will be responsible for managing corporate, partner and alliance marketing and working closely with the company’s offices throughout Australia, New Zealand, the US and UK in the expansion and implementation of market development and communication programs. Most recently, Riddle was a marketing consultant at contact centre solution specialist, Aspect Software. Previously, Riddle established the Asia Pacific marketing operations of FrontRange Solutions, a CRM application and service management specialist company. Prior to that, he was director of European Marketing for FrontRange Solutions based in the UK. Riddle has also worked as Market Development Manager for the INS Group, an international hi-tech business development consultancy assisting US start-up organisations establish their operations in Europe.
Sterling Commerce appoints APAC strategic alliances director
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-13 06:28:55
Sterling Commerce, the multi-enterprise collaboration company and a subsidiary of AT&T has announced appointed Paula Matthews as Asia-Pacific Strategic Alliances Director based in Melbourne. Formerly marketing and alliances manager at Sterling Commerce, Matthews has more than 12 years’ experience in the IT industry and was most recently responsible for driving Sterling Commerce’s alliance partner program with IBM Australia and delivering on lead generation programs in the retail, wholesale and distribution sectors. Prior to joining Sterling Commerce in 2005, Matthews established and managed her own marketing and events management company. Previously, she was Asia Pacific Marketing Manager for Vignette Corporation. Prior to that, she was Vignette’s Manager of Asia Pacific Alliances (Channel) Marketing. Matthews originally joined Vignette from Hewlett Packard where she held a number of roles.
Written By: Stan Beer
Section: Technology people
Category: Shakers & Breakers - People
2007-02-13 06:28:55
Sterling Commerce, the multi-enterprise collaboration company and a subsidiary of AT&T has announced appointed Paula Matthews as Asia-Pacific Strategic Alliances Director based in Melbourne. Formerly marketing and alliances manager at Sterling Commerce, Matthews has more than 12 years’ experience in the IT industry and was most recently responsible for driving Sterling Commerce’s alliance partner program with IBM Australia and delivering on lead generation programs in the retail, wholesale and distribution sectors. Prior to joining Sterling Commerce in 2005, Matthews established and managed her own marketing and events management company. Previously, she was Asia Pacific Marketing Manager for Vignette Corporation. Prior to that, she was Vignette’s Manager of Asia Pacific Alliances (Channel) Marketing. Matthews originally joined Vignette from Hewlett Packard where she held a number of roles.
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