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US-based date centre networking company Big Switch Networks has appointed a new head of its worldwide channels business as it looks to drive expansion globally.

Dropbox has appointed Tony Ward as its ANZ country manager.

Networking company D-Link has appointed industry expert Phil Tarbox as head of the business solutions team for its Australia New Zealand regional business.

Online job ads portal SEEK says it has recorded 8.5% more jobs on the site this May compared to May 2016 and says this may be a sign of an improving labour market.

Global digital business platform provider Software AG has appointed 20-year ICT industry veteran Brenton Smith as vice-president in Australia and New Zealand to further bolster the company’s business in the region.

Contact centre specialist QPC has appointed Justin Kingma as a senior consultant.

Apple I and II creator Steve Wozniak and Virgin boss Sir Richard Branson will head the panel of judges at the fifth annual Talent Unleashed Awards organised by technology recruitment firm Talent.

Two years after its acquisition by Australia’s Finite Group, New Zealand recruitment firm 920 has boosted business in the contractor market on the back of increasing demand for project tech specialists.

IBM systems integrator Certus has appointed former Oracle executive Damian Parkes as state manager for New South Wales and Queensland.

Online digital marketplace Oneflare has boosted its leadership team with the appointment of entrepreneur, start-up and technology marketplace expert Greg Willis and experienced chief operating officer Cassie Dessein.