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Wifi security

Wireless networks major security weakness for enterprises

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Wireless network security is causing sleepless nights for CIOs and IT managers, with many 'fessing up that their networks are, in fact, insecure.
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Lenovo takes on New Zealand consumer market, Harri at the helm

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi and Noel Leeming to retail consumer range as world's largest PC manufacturer makes push for NZ consumer market.
Padlock

World's most popular consumer security vendor makes local play

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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Avast CEO challenges channel model as he pushes free software's scope beyond security, urging resellers to adapt for relevance.
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Security: Go unified, go simplified

Wed, 3rd Jun 2015
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When it comes to the network and security, WatchGuard partner Resolve Technology has a simple message: Go unified, go simplified.
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NetSuite appointment to drive channel activity

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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NetSuite has appointed Graeme Burt as channel sales director as it looks to drive increased channel activity across the Asia Pacific and Japan.
Tablets

NZ tablet shipments continue to plummet, but there is hope

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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New Zealand tablet shipments plummet; Apple maintains top spot, while Surface Pro offers hope for Windows tablets and 2-in-1 market.
Ladder to money cloud

Avnet launches cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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Avnet unveils a new cloud toolset for AWS, SoftLayer management, promising to revolutionize partner cloud billing in ANZ.
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ViFX claims top Nutanix award

Tue, 2nd Jun 2015
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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.
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Reinvention of the reseller

Sat, 30th May 2015
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As resellers worldwide grapple with the changes being wrought on the industry, we look at one local reseller's reinvention of itself.
Iot

Fujitsu capitalises on IoT proliferation with ANZ platform

Fri, 29th May 2015
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Fujitsu is making a local play for the IoT market, establishing end-to-end capability in ANZ for its iMotion Edgeware management platform.
Golden future

Tomizone, AU$5 million the richer, executes growth plan

Fri, 29th May 2015
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Kiwi Wi-Fi company Tomizone is gearing up for a major assualt on international markets after securing AU$5 million in public capital funding.
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Telstra signs Woolworths as wholesaler for 3G mobile

Fri, 29th May 2015
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Woolworths boosts its retail prowess, joining forces with Telstra to provide 3G mobile services, covering 98.5% of Aussies.
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Cloud marketplace, new offerings to fuel Dicker Data growth

Fri, 29th May 2015
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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.
Wireless money

Fortinet snaps up Meru; launches BYOD service

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Fortinet is the latest company in acquisition mode, announcing it will acquire Wi-Fi networking company Meru Networks, in a US$44 million deal.
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Igel brings enhanced voice and video to thin clients

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Voice and video technology in virtual IT environments just got a little easier with Windows embedded Igel thin clients now compatible with Cisco VXME.
Leading

Surging partner numbers and demand see new HDS appointment

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Hitachi Data Systems boosts its NZ presence by hiring a new Auckland territory manager to cater to growing partner numbers and demand.
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Harri heads to Lenovo

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Former Synnex New Zealand country manager swaps distie-land for vendor-land as he takes up new role at Lenovo.
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Microsoft addresses NZ Government questions on cloud security

Thu, 28th May 2015
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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.
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Violin Memory aims for sweet music with Sapply

Thu, 28th May 2015
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Violin Memory has signed Sapply as a NZ distributor, with promises the partnership will provide Kiwi resellers with a framework to maximise sales.
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Spark Digital launches app marketplace for businesses

Wed, 27th May 2015
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Spark Digital has launched a fully integrated software-as-a-service marketplace enabling businesses to buy and manage software from an app store.