Donna Adam

55% of health needs resolved at first contact. 1.6 million New Zealanders positively impacted.       Moving to our hyperscale cloud region and integrating Microsoft Fabric, Whakarongorau Aotearoa // New Zealand Telehealth Services// built a secure, scalable foundation for telehealth services and future AI innovation.        Today, operations are more efficient, sensitive data is protected, and most importantly, people across New Zealand can access mental health and wellness support whenever and however they need it.     I'm eager to see what’s next for Whakarongorau Aotearoa as it continues to explore the latest in AI!     Learn more about the telehealth services provider’s transformation journey:   https://lnkd.in/gijsCFc5  

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📢 ATTENTION NZ PARTNERS! This August, AWS is teaming up with our four authorised NZ distributors — Ingram Micro, NEXTGEN, Tech Data, and Westcon-Comstor — to host a series of in-person partner events in Auckland. Each session will explore how you can scale your practice profitably with AWS leveraging the benefits of the AWS distribution program, tailored partner enablement, and growth opportunities aligned to the upcoming AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region. Explore sessions covering the upcoming AWS Asia Pacific (New Zealand) region, while connecting with AWS experts and other partners during networking breaks and drinks. Whether you’re new to AWS or scaling your practice in NZ, this is the event for you! If you're new to distribution, you're welcome to connect with as many as you'd like. 🔗 Register via the distributor/s of your choice: Ingram Micro: https://lnkd.in/gjzYaaQj NEXTGEN: https://lnkd.in/gdz2kXvu Tech Data: https://lnkd.in/gztZ788D Westcon-Comstor: https://lnkd.in/gJKf6dvX Charlie Monique Joel Deke Mirash Danielle Stephen Jason #AWSNZ #Distribution #PartnerEnablement #AWSPartners

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Docusign is strengthening Australia’s digital sovereignty with plans to open a local data centre in Q4 2025 — enabling organisations to store and process agreement data domestically while boosting compliance, performance, and security. The facility will host Docusign’s Intelligent Agreement Management (IAM) platform, supporting both public and private sector clients. CEO Allan Thygesen says it will give regulated businesses and government agencies “greater confidence that their information is secure and managed according to local standards.” The move comes alongside two major innovations: AI Contract Agents – purpose-built AI tools that can analyse contracts in seconds, flag risks, and streamline workflows. IDVerse integration – embedding trusted digital identity verification directly into agreement processes for Australia and New Zealand. With over 1.5M customers in 180+ countries, Docusign is evolving from e-signatures to a full AI-powered contracting platform — aiming to make agreements faster, smarter, and more secure. #DigitalSovereignty #AI #DataCenters https://lnkd.in/ePDdFaMN

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With Amazon Web Services (AWS) announcing DirectConnect is now live in Brisbane at NEXTDC B2, that's 5 cities customers can directly connect to the AWS Cloud from NEXTDC data centres. https://lnkd.in/gQ85Qrcx #WheretheCloudLives

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Rexel, one of Australia’s largest electrical supply wholesalers, partnered with Data Intensity to modernize and migrate its data to a high-performance public cloud. With aging databases and on-site hardware holding them back, they knew it was time for a change. They needed a full EBS to OCI migration plus new database services to support rapid business growth—all within a tight timeline and despite major challenges, including: • Legacy systems • Multiple ERPs • Limited scalability and increased risk on on-prem Exadata In just 14 weeks, Data Intensity delivered a secure, scalable cloud environment built to power Rexel’s next phase of growth. Read the full case study here: https://hubs.ly/Q041BZVH0

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Watch our Cisco CTO, Carl Solder reveals why cybersecurity has become increasingly complex, and why the risk is real. Nearly half of Australian companies that were surveyed experienced a cyber incident last year - and yet, the majority expect even more incidents soon. #Cisco #Cybersecurity #Cyberawareness #Cyberresilience #Cyberattack

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Big news for Aussie MSPs: We’ve teamed up with Leader to bring Rewst’s automation platform to Australia.  With 100+ prebuilt automations and 80+ integrations, including LEADER vendors like Microsoft, Acronis, and Sophos, MSPs can start automating with impact from day one. Just ask Aussie MSP Virtual IT Department. They’re using Rewst to: ✅ Prioritize sovereign labor without sacrificing margins  ✅ Expand into Australia’s underserved microbusiness segment  ✅ Scale operations efficiently This announcement reinforces a trend we’re proud to be part of: Aussie MSPs leading with automation — and choosing Rewst to do it. Check it out: https://lnkd.in/eK7r4nbA  

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VMware has caused a lot of headaches for customers over the last year. I found this a great article with experiences from businesses in #APAC and the directions they took Origina have been providing options to many Australian and global businesses when they are considering their next technology choice. https://lnkd.in/gYkPnYaH

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Thank you to Anthony Saba, Tenar Larsen, Joey Meynink and others in the ADAPT team for the kind invite to their CIO Network Effect evening last night.   Tobias Byron of Byron Partners Pty Ltd gave a talk about the relentless future demand to drive productivity in Australian companies in ‘a CIO’s Guide to Business Impact’. He highlighted some of the use cases he implemented in senior transformation roles in including Amazon AWS, CBA and Macquarie. Some of his observations:   💡IT/ the CIO must align to measurable business value and be able to ‘run faster to do more’.   💡Alignment to the CEO’s goals generates executive support. Amazon’s Jeff Bezos wanted ‘one single threaded leader’ to generate accountability.   💡Align all initiatives to business value and kill those that cannot easily align. Better to have too few initiatives that get done than a long list that doesn’t.   ⚡Accountability is key to success and technology teams must understand the business value they deliver.   Tobias’ teams use ‘simple tooling’ to drive. ⚡Jira for developers and: 🚀 Howwe for ‘C-suite’. Tobias commented that he uses Howwe for all large-scale transformations to get the Accelerated Execution that CEOs demand. Howwe ANZ Pty Ltd   📌‘Eliminate, Eliminate, Eliminate’ first, then ‘simplify’, and use automation and AI (where applicable) on what is remaining.   📌By leveraging Tobias’ execution thinking he said CBA was able to cut costs by A$100m in one quarter alone.   📌The CIO must ‘lead and guide’ while leveraging simple techniques such as Amazon's 'PRFAQs' - a Press Release and “FAQ” section that paints the business future and visualises the solution for external and internal stakeholders.   🚀Tobias forecasts his future work helping Australia’s business community accelerate their growth and performance.   🔥I particularly liked the reference to leveraging the ‘dopamine of commitment & feedback sessions' within Howwe’ s Acceleration Meetings to help maintain the energy, clarity and focus of teams towards their initiatives’. 👍 📩Please reach out to me to learn more on how Howwe can help your business accelerate. #CIO #Networkeffect #Acceleratedgrowth #CEO #impact #strategy Howwe Technologies

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🚀 New Podcast Episode Alert! 🚀 The continually evolving world of Hybrid Infrastructure. In our latest episode of B2B Tech Talk with Ingram Micro New Zealand, Jamie Hall, Senior GM, Partner Sales at Ingram Micro NZ, is joined by Gerald David, CTO at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, to dive into the continually evolving world of Hybrid Infrastructure. •   Edge to Cloud Strategy – What does "Edge to Cloud" really mean, and how is it shaping the future of IT infrastructure? •   Rising Infrastructure Costs – The challenges of cloud spending, cost overruns, and strategies to navigate escalating IT expenses. •   Tech Trends for 2025 & Beyond – AI, cloud repatriation, hypervisor shifts, and the key innovations redefining the IT landscape. •   How HPE is helping New Zealand Business adopt Edge to Cloud strategies Whether you’re a business leader, IT professional, or simply curious about how Hybrid Infrastructure can transform industries, this episode is packed with valuable insights! Don't forget to comment and share your thoughts! What’s your biggest challenge with cloud adoption? 📺 YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gU-VcmWq 🎧 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/g4fAXxYD If there are any guests or topics you would like featured in future episodes, connect with Jamie Hall About Ingram Micro NZ B2B Tech Talk: Join New Zealand’s leading tech podcast, where industry leaders share insights on the latest tech trends, innovations, and solutions shaping the global and local tech ecosystem. #HPE #HybridCloud #CloudComputing #B2BTechTalk #IngramMicroNZ #DigitalTransformation Leon De Suza | Jamie Hall | Brook Gyde | Craig Stewart | Fiona Tipping | Jessie Le | Melissa Li | Christine Patterson | Sejal Shah | 👋🏾 Gerald David

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