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Exeed and Dicker Data join Ingram Micro in Microsoft cloud

Thu, 7th May 2015
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Exeed and Dicker Data have joined Ingram Micro in Microsoft's cloud solution provider programme, taking the offering to Kiwi resellers.
Shaking hands plus money

Change ahead for Zebra partner program

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Zebra Technologies is launching a new partner program it says will create a more inclusive ecosystem and reward resellers providing value to customers.
Woman with roses

IT and telecommunications' 'attractiveness' surges

Wed, 6th May 2015
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IT and telecommunications now rated as the third most attractive sector for employment, putting the sector in a good position for recruiting talent.
Fibre phone

Voice comes to fibre for Spark landlines

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Spark has launched voice-over-fibre for landline calling, bypassing the need for OTT services, and has cut pricing for most of its fibre plans.
Red padlock in cloud

Trio of trends changing security play

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Cloud security's paradigm shift, with API-driven visibility and infrastructure-as-a-service, as echoed by Trend Micro's Justin Foster.
Cloud

Distribution Central goes live with new cloud offering

Wed, 6th May 2015
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Distribution Central's CloudSelect Marketplace launches, with the distributor promising a solution for cloud-born challenges resellers are facing.
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Yoobee ups commercial focus with 2degrees

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Yoobee is offering 2degrees business phone plans, as the Apple specialist continues its push into the commercial market.
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Microsoft ignites TechEd NZ conference with name change

Tue, 5th May 2015
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Microsoft's TechEd NZ evolves into Ignite, promising an unprecedented speaker roster to mark its 20th year and align with a global vision.
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Windows Server 2003 EOS potential cash cow for resellers

Tue, 5th May 2015
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datacentre infrastructure
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daas
Server 2003 EoS is more than just a server upgrade opportunity, with upgrade potential beyond the server and the chance to be that 'trusted advisor'.
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IoT and connected devices strategy critical for all business

Tue, 5th May 2015
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zuora
Not having an IoT strategy is a 'big mistake' according to a visiting expert, who says IoT is making the subscription model increasingly viable.
Finger pointing to cloud screen

Ingram Micro's Microsoft CSP play; global financials

Tue, 5th May 2015
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cloud services
Ingram Micro's New Zealand operations among first in Asia Pacific to kick off with Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider programme.
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Endeavour, Verde claim top awards from Greentree

Mon, 4th May 2015
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Endeavour Solutions has been named Greentree International's Partner of the Year at the business management vendor's 2015 Awards.
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Brocade's IP storage portfolio takes to the network

Mon, 4th May 2015
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Brocade debuts purpose-built storage connectivity, enabling channel partners to offer full storage DR plans with 'unprecedented' abilities.
Business people shaking hands over money stack office successful acquisition

Faster reseller payment as FlexiGroup completes TRL buy

Mon, 4th May 2015
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Leasing company FlexiGroup is promising faster payment for resellers and more specialisation, after finalising its acquisition of Telecom Rentals.
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Brocade takes IP storage features to the network

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Brocade debuts purpose-built storage connectivity portfolio; enables partners to offer customers full storage DR plans with 'unprecedented' abilities.
Us to kiwi flag

ECi snaps up Naverisk, aims for 'powerhouse option' for MSPs

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Texas company ECi has snapped up Kiwi RMM provider Naverisk in a deal to create 'a powerhouse option' for MSPs and IT service providers.
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LG dons leather in premium smartphone battle

Fri, 1st May 2015
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LG has unveiled its new flagship G4 smartphone – complete with leather backing – as the Korean company makes a play for the premium market.
Kiwi money

Samsung's $12 million payday from Kiwi operations

Fri, 1st May 2015
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finance, leasing & rental
Samsung took home a profit of $12 million for the first 15 months of operation in New Zealand, according to the company's first financial statements.
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Tablet sales continue to decline, but it's not all bad news

Fri, 1st May 2015
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As tablet sales drop, IDC finds silver lining in cellular models and resilient 2-in-1 devices amid dynamic tech market shifts.
Classroom with tablets

Cyclone mass configuring Apple devices with DEP offering

Fri, 1st May 2015
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Kiwi schools are lining up to take advantage of mass configuration of Apple devices with Cyclone Computers the first NZ reseller to offer Apple DEP.