Aastra stories

Mitel completes mega Aastra merger
Fri, 7th Feb 2014
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Mitel merges with Aastra, creating a communications powerhouse with $1.1bn in annual revenue, bolstering its position in a booming global market.

Aastra - ANZ's best-kept contact centre secret
Tue, 12th Nov 2013
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That's the view of Tony Warhurst, managing director Aastra ANZ, a leading company at the forefront of the enterprise communication market.

Video Conferencing and Collaboration Market: Significant Opportunity
Thu, 1st Mar 2012
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Market for video conferencing set to skyrocket, presenting significant opportunities for businesses across all sectors to drive growth and innovate.

Aastra looks to shake off Ericsson legacy
Wed, 16th Nov 2011
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Aastra aims to redefine its global presence, targeting New Zealand's SMB market with new products, shedding its Ericsson heritage.

Aastra signs Connector Systems
Mon, 4th Jul 2011
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Aastra has signed Connector Systems to distribute its SIP and IP phones in New Zealand, aiming to expand reseller partnerships and enhance local training.

Aastra rolls out local channel programme
Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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Aastra revamps its New Zealand approach with a local channel programme, new hires, and imminent product launches to boost market share and partner engagement.

Aastra introduces new partner program
Mon, 27th Jun 2011
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Aastra launches Channel Partner Program, certifying resellers into four levels and offering different benefits to each.

Microsoft launches Lync
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Microsoft unveils Lync, a game-changer in business communication, integrating messaging with Office and SharePoint for a unified experience.

Gartner names four IT-changing trends
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Gartner highlights four trends set to revolutionise IT: cloud computing, social media's business impact, context-aware computing, and pattern-based strategy.

Telecom targets Vodafone iPhone customers
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Telecom unveils bold offer to snatch iPhone customers from Vodafone, with promises of £600 credit and more on XT network deals.

Simms signs 100th Dell reseller
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Simms International signs 106th authorised Dell reseller, focusing on strong joint relationships & proving themselves to the reseller community.

Official Trade Me app out now for iPhone
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Trade Me launches its first official app for iPhone, offering bidding, watchlist, and notifications despite missing key features.

Interview: Cisco's Suzanne Hansen - P2
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Hansen opens up on Cisco's rivals, plans for ultra fast broadband, the recession and what's in store for 2011.

HP: Epson, Canon a year behind us
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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HP claims to be a year ahead of its printing rivals Epson and Canon, according to Hamish Alexander, Country Manager of HP New Zealand.

Kiwi CMS firm scoops world first certificate
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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New Zealand's SilverStripe secures world's first for open source CMS on Windows platform, expanding global interoperability.

Citrix creates APAC tech evangelist role
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Citrix Systems has appointed Alan Pettigrew to talk up its technology to customers across the Asia Pacific region.

$10,000 offered in 'mashup' competition - winners announced
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Daniel Pietzsch wins $10,000 in NZ Remix and Mashup contest for innovative walking track app, showcasing Kiwi creativity with open data.

Is this Mass Effect 3?
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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An image from a brief teaser video for BioWare's next game has fans speculating everything from Mass Effect 3 to a new IP.

Google Voice released for iPhone
Thu, 18th Nov 2010
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Google Voice app now on iPhone for US users, offering cheap international calls, free texts to US, and more, says Christian Brunschen.

Sitecore Extends Operations to Germany
Wed, 17th Nov 2010
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Sitecore expands its global footprint, opening a new office in Bremen, Germany to cater to the DACH region's growing demand for CMS solutions.