Stories by Heather - Page 105
Wireless networks major security weakness for enterprises
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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network infrastructure
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network security
Wireless network security is causing sleepless nights for CIOs and IT managers, with many 'fessing up that their networks are, in fact, insecure.
Lenovo takes on New Zealand consumer market, Harri at the helm
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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lenovo
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synnex
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notebook
Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming to retail consumer range as world's largest PC manufacturer makes push for NZ consumer market.
World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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cybersecurity
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avast
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partners
Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.
Security: Go unified, go simplified
Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
When it comes to the network and security, WatchGuard partner Resolve Technology has a simple message: Go unified, go simplified.
NetSuite appointment to drive channel activity
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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fintech
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support
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sap
NetSuite has appointed Graeme Burt as channel sales director as it looks to drive increased channel activity across the Asia Pacific and Japan.
NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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apple
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samsung
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surface
New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.
Avnet launches cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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cloud services
Avnet unveils a new cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer management, promising to revolutionize partner cloud billing in ANZ.
ViFX claims top Nutanix award
Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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converged infrastructure
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nutanix
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vifx
ViFX has taken top Kiwi honours at Nutanix's Australia and New Zealand Partner Awards, scooping up the New Zealand Partner of the Year award.
Reinvention of the reseller
Sat, 30th May 2015
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cloud services
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imagetext
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tablets
As resellers worldwide grapple with the changes being wrought on the industry, we look at one local reseller's reinvention of itself.
Fujitsu capitalises on IoT proliferation with ANZ platform
Fri, 29th May 2015
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iot
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supply chain
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fujitsu
Fujitsu is making a local play for the IoT market, establishing end-to-end capability in ANZ for its iMotion Edgeware management platform.
Tomizone, AU$5 million the richer, executes growth plan
Fri, 29th May 2015
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wireless networks
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cloud services
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wifi
Kiwi Wi-Fi company Tomizone is gearing up for a major assualt on international markets after securing AU$5 million in public capital funding.
Telstra signs Woolworths as wholesaler for 3G mobile
Fri, 29th May 2015
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uc
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telstra
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3g
Woolworths boosts its retail prowess, joining forces with Telstra to provide 3G mobile services, covering 98.5% of Aussies.
Cloud marketplace, new offerings to fuel Dicker Data growth
Fri, 29th May 2015
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cloud services
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cisco
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express data
Coming off a bumper financial year, Dicker Data looks to the launch of its cloud marketplace and an expansion in offerings to fuel further growth.
Fortinet snaps up Meru; launches BYOD service
Thu, 28th May 2015
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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network security
Fortinet is the latest company in acquisition mode, announcing it will acquire Wi-Fi networking company Meru Networks, in a US$44 million deal.
Igel brings enhanced voice and video to thin clients
Thu, 28th May 2015
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uc
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daas
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cisco
Voice and video technology in virtual IT environments just got a little easier with Windows embedded Igel thin clients now compatible with Cisco VXME.
Surging partner numbers and demand see new HDS appointment
Thu, 28th May 2015
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storage
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iot
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cloud services
Hitachi Data Systems boosts its NZ presence by hiring a new Auckland territory manager to cater to growing partner numbers and demand.
Harri heads to Lenovo
Thu, 28th May 2015
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lenovo
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synnex
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distributors
Former Synnex New Zealand country manager swaps distie-land for vendor-land as he takes up new role at Lenovo.
Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security
Thu, 28th May 2015
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public cloud
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cybersecurity
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microsoft
Microsoft has laid bare the security and data privacy of its Azure cloud platform in response to a due diligence framework from the NZ Government.
Violin Memory aims for sweet music with Sapply
Thu, 28th May 2015
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storage
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memory
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partners
Violin Memory has signed Sapply as a NZ distributor, with promises the partnership will provide Kiwi resellers with a framework to maximise sales.
Spark Digital launches app marketplace for businesses
Wed, 27th May 2015
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saas
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cloud services
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spark
Spark Digital has launched a fully integrated software-as-a-service marketplace enabling businesses to buy and manage software from an app store.