Managed Service News
Microsoft unveils Web partner strategy

MICROSOFT has announced its revenue-sharing plans for distributors and resellers of its Web-based software services – hoping its army of partners will boost its reach into the market.
 
Telstra wins $72m Medibank deal

Medibank Private has awarded a five-year, $72 million managed network services contract to Telstra, bringing substantial voice, mobile and contact centre work back to the company.
 
HP-EDS merger gets US approval

HEWLETT-Packard’s planned acquisition of services giant Electronic Data Systems for US$12.6 billion (A$13.1 billion) has been given the go-ahead by US anti-trust regulators, both companies announced.
 
Big Blue accelerates Big Green

IBM has said it will greatly expand its energy efficiency program known as Big Green as businesses faced “sky-rocketing energy costs, environmental concerns and corporate sustainability requirements.
 
Big Blue services shine
THE world economy might be faced with uncertainty, but that isn’t getting in the way of IBM returning a 26 per cent jump in earnings to US$2.3 billion (A$2.45 billion) for the first quarter of 2008.
 
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Managed Service Expo a major success @ CeBIT 2008
The Managed Services continued its dominance at the CeBIT 2008 exhibition. Featuring companies from all over Australia and overseas, visitors understood how IT and Managed Services could deliver continuous, reliable and stable network environments to businesses and organizations. Visitors gained insight into Tailored Maintenance Programs, Comprehensive Telephone Support Plans, Critical support for all types of systems, Document / Email Archiving & Compliance, Email Storage Optimization, Document Retention & Archival Policy, Management of Stored Data


In fact, the number of visitors who nominated Managed Service Expo as a primary reason for attending CeBIT Australia was
2,396
/ 35,173
The CeBIT Australia Team are already re-booking exhibitors for CeBIT Australia 2009, so contact our sales team now to discuss your exhibition and sponsorship options and take advantage of the Early Bird Discount. SAVE 15% off the cost of Exhibition Floor Space - Book NOW!

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Here is what a couple of Managed Service exhibitors thought

Success at CeBIT Australia 2008


Netforce went down the road of rebranding early in 2008. We aimed to present this to the market at CeBIT 2008 as previous experience proved this was the place to get the greatest exposure. We weren't disappointed. With over 3000 people visiting our stand the exposure couldn't have been better.

Leanne Roe, Marketing Coordinator
netforce
 
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