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New $5 million accelerator boosts AI adoption for Canadian SMEs

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Agentiiv and partners launch CAD $5 million You.Scaled Accelerator to help Canadian SMEs and not-for-profits adopt AI with grants and training support.
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Peter Birks appointed new CEO of Velstar, succeeds Dan Sheard

Thu, 11th Jul 2024
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Peter Birks has been named CEO of Velstar, with founder Dan Sheard transitioning to focus on growth and partnerships. Velstar projects a revenue of GBP £10 million for 2024.
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Logicalis Australia appoints Tammy Antoniou as Microsoft engagement manager

Fri, 8th Jul 2022
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Logicalis appoints Tammy Antoniou as Microsoft engagement manager to strengthen strategic partnership and continue growth of Microsoft business in Australia.
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US-based Staples’ ANZ buyer buys out OfficeMax AU with intent to merge

Thu, 8th Feb 2018
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​US-based private equity investment firm Platinum Equity has announced the acquisition of OfficeMax’s business in Australia, with New Zealand pending.
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Goodbye Staples, hello Winc - and a more solution driven focus

Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Staples Australia and New Zealand will rebrand to Winc next month with the company also planning more solution-driven offerings.
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Staples buyer announces another ANZ acquisition: OfficeMax

Wed, 26th Apr 2017
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Platinum Equity has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the OfficeMax business in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ) from Office Depot.
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Staples ANZ business sold to US private equity firm Platinum Equity

Tue, 14th Mar 2017
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Staples has sold its Australian and NZ businesses to private equity firm Platinum Equity, with a rebrand and 'substantial' investment promised.
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Catchi goes silver on Oracle partner network

Tue, 17th Jan 2017
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Catchi goes silver with Oracle as it seeks to drive digital transformation using Oracle's Marketing Cloud automation offerings.
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Aussie partners in the spotlight at Lenovo Business Partner awards

Tue, 7th Jun 2016
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Dicker Data, Staples, Computer Alliance, Virtunet and Meridian IT are among the winners at this year's Lenovo ANZ Business Partner Awards.
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While you were sleeping: Walt Disney, Whirlpool climb

Thu, 5th Feb 2015
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Wall Street was mixed as gains in shares of Walt Disney on better-than-expected earnings offset declines in shares of Merck on disappointing result.
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Intel boosts global strategy with new marketing chief

Wed, 7th May 2014
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Intel appoints Steven Fund as new Chief Marketing Officer, aiming to leverage his extensive brand expertise to revitalise global marketing strategies.